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Systems Security Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled candidates with a bachelor's degree. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, and cybersecurity demand means many large tech, defense, and financial firms run active PERM pipelines for this specialty.
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We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Security Engineer at our office in Olathe, Kansas, to design and evaluate security architectures for our avionics systems, products, and services. Working in close collaboration with various engineering teams, you will apply your systems engineering skills and cybersecurity expertise to ensure certification and business requirements are met and Garmin’s high security posture is maintained.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Plan, design, and analyze security architectures to meet certification and business requirements
- Perform security assessments using applicable industry standards, guidance, and methods
- Generate and maintain security standards, processes, and requirements
- Develop threat models to identify threat scenarios and determine risk acceptability
- Plan and execute security testing to ensure robustness of implemented security measures
- Actively monitor and evaluate the global cybersecurity landscape
- Perform technical market research on emerging technologies
- Support incident response efforts including investigation, remediation, and communication
- Coordinate security initiatives internally to establish a robust security posture
- Understand and communicate customer expectations across aviation markets
- Proactively improve processes, tools, and procedures
- Exemplify Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy and proactively work to improve Garmin’s image and culture
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
- Demonstrated problem solving ability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in an Engineering field
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated ability to develop software, perform security testing, or conduct security risk assessments in accordance with RTCA DO-326A, EUROCAE ED-202A, or ASTM F3532
- Experience with avionics certification standards and guidance such as ARP 4754[A] or ARP 4761
- Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
- Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Security Engineer at our office in Olathe, Kansas, to design and evaluate security architectures for our avionics systems, products, and services. Working in close collaboration with various engineering teams, you will apply your systems engineering skills and cybersecurity expertise to ensure certification and business requirements are met and Garmin’s high security posture is maintained.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Plan, design, and analyze security architectures to meet certification and business requirements
- Perform security assessments using applicable industry standards, guidance, and methods
- Generate and maintain security standards, processes, and requirements
- Develop threat models to identify threat scenarios and determine risk acceptability
- Plan and execute security testing to ensure robustness of implemented security measures
- Actively monitor and evaluate the global cybersecurity landscape
- Perform technical market research on emerging technologies
- Support incident response efforts including investigation, remediation, and communication
- Coordinate security initiatives internally to establish a robust security posture
- Understand and communicate customer expectations across aviation markets
- Proactively improve processes, tools, and procedures
- Exemplify Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy and proactively work to improve Garmin’s image and culture
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
- Demonstrated problem solving ability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in an Engineering field
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated ability to develop software, perform security testing, or conduct security risk assessments in accordance with RTCA DO-326A, EUROCAE ED-202A, or ASTM F3532
- Experience with avionics certification standards and guidance such as ARP 4754[A] or ARP 4761
- Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
- Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Security Engineer
Document your security clearance credentials early
If you hold an active U.S. security clearance, get written documentation of its level and scope before applying. Clearance-eligible candidates move faster through PERM-sponsoring roles in defense contracting and federal agencies, where employers face stricter labor market tests.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search database to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Systems Security Engineer positions. Defense contractors, financial institutions, and cloud infrastructure firms file repeatedly, signaling an established sponsorship process rather than a one-off hire.
Align your job description to DOL wage categories
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your level. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Systems Security Engineer and confirm which Level I through IV wage tier your experience matches before negotiating your offer with the sponsoring employer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a strong specialized credential, push your employer to file under EB-2, which avoids the longer PERM labor test for professional roles. EB-3 works for bachelor's-level hires but adds a separate priority date queue.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Run a targeted search on Migrate Mate to surface Systems Security Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This cuts research time and surfaces PERM-active companies in cybersecurity, cloud, and government contracting sectors.
Negotiate filing timeline before accepting your offer
Ask your prospective employer when they plan to start the PERM process after your start date. Many employers wait six to twelve months before filing. Confirming the timeline upfront protects you from indefinite delays after you've already changed status or relocated.
Green Card Systems Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role requirements. EB-2 covers positions that require a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in information security. EB-3 covers roles filled by candidates with a four-year degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Your employer decides which category to file under based on the actual job requirements, not just your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial term and an annual lottery cap. PERM is the first stage of permanent residency, with no annual cap at the employer-petition level. The PERM process requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available before your employer can file an I-140 immigrant petition. Total timelines run two to four years depending on your country of birth and priority date backlog, but the outcome is a green card rather than a temporary status.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for Systems Security Engineers?
Defense contractors, federal consulting firms, cloud platform providers, and large financial institutions file PERM applications for this role category most consistently. These employers have in-house immigration counsel and repeat PERM pipelines. You can verify employer filing history using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search database, which shows certified PERM applications by employer name and job title. Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Systems Security Engineer roles at employers with active green card sponsorship records.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification is tied to the original employer and cannot transfer. After your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, federal portability rules allow you to transfer the case to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. Systems Security Engineer roles often qualify under this rule given their consistent SOC code alignment across defense, finance, and technology employers.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a Systems Security Engineer?
DOL analyst review for PERM applications currently averages several months to over a year depending on whether your case is selected for audit. After certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, which takes several additional months under standard processing. If your country of birth is subject to a priority date backlog, the adjustment of status stage can extend the total timeline significantly. Check the USCIS visa bulletin monthly to track your priority date movement.