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Threat Intelligence Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa. Employers file with DOL and USCIS on your behalf. Finding companies with active sponsorship history is the first practical step.
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Get Access To All JobsAs part of our efforts to protect our users, Apple is looking for a world-class senior threat intelligence analyst to join a team of security researchers and threat intelligence analysts. This team works together and cross-functionally to drive efforts to solve security engineering challenges, with an emphasis on supporting decisions that provide the greatest long-term security. The success we are striving for is the result of very skilled people working in an environment that cultivates creativity, partnership, and solving old problems in new ways.
Description
You will have a broad set of skills that make you successful as threats continue to evolve, capable of analyzing cyber threats to our users’ devices. Our environment fosters innovation, rapid solution development, and a liberating amount of autonomy. You will be expected to work with security engineers and researchers in order to quickly bring to market new security methods and technologies addressing the complex needs of mobile and distributed computing.
Responsibilities
- Provide input into development of security technologies.
- Analyze and understand advanced cyber actors, capabilities, and techniques.
- Analyze and understand exploit development and proliferation.
- Collaborate with security researchers to drive engineering solutions.
- Work with security engineers in designing innovative mitigations to cyber threats while preserving privacy, ease-of-use, and user experience.
- Work closely with external partners in support of cyber threat intelligence activities.
- Remote work, with occasional travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Intellectually curious team player with a genuine passion for discovering, understanding, and mitigating cyber threats.
- In-depth understanding of the threat intelligence cycle and cyber operations.
- Minimum of 7 years experience conducting threat research, preferably as a technical lead.
- Experience in analyzing highly-complex threat actor campaigns, including infrastructure, malware, and victim endpoints.
- Ability to distill complex problems into manageable tasks and then drive those tasks to completion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some knowledge of iOS internals.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Growth mindset, thrives in fast-paced, changing environment.
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
- Proven history of successfully working on solo and group projects (experience with virtual/remote collaboration is a plus).
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $165,800 and $292,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
As part of our efforts to protect our users, Apple is looking for a world-class senior threat intelligence analyst to join a team of security researchers and threat intelligence analysts. This team works together and cross-functionally to drive efforts to solve security engineering challenges, with an emphasis on supporting decisions that provide the greatest long-term security. The success we are striving for is the result of very skilled people working in an environment that cultivates creativity, partnership, and solving old problems in new ways.
Description
You will have a broad set of skills that make you successful as threats continue to evolve, capable of analyzing cyber threats to our users’ devices. Our environment fosters innovation, rapid solution development, and a liberating amount of autonomy. You will be expected to work with security engineers and researchers in order to quickly bring to market new security methods and technologies addressing the complex needs of mobile and distributed computing.
Responsibilities
- Provide input into development of security technologies.
- Analyze and understand advanced cyber actors, capabilities, and techniques.
- Analyze and understand exploit development and proliferation.
- Collaborate with security researchers to drive engineering solutions.
- Work with security engineers in designing innovative mitigations to cyber threats while preserving privacy, ease-of-use, and user experience.
- Work closely with external partners in support of cyber threat intelligence activities.
- Remote work, with occasional travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Intellectually curious team player with a genuine passion for discovering, understanding, and mitigating cyber threats.
- In-depth understanding of the threat intelligence cycle and cyber operations.
- Minimum of 7 years experience conducting threat research, preferably as a technical lead.
- Experience in analyzing highly-complex threat actor campaigns, including infrastructure, malware, and victim endpoints.
- Ability to distill complex problems into manageable tasks and then drive those tasks to completion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some knowledge of iOS internals.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Growth mindset, thrives in fast-paced, changing environment.
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
- Proven history of successfully working on solo and group projects (experience with virtual/remote collaboration is a plus).
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $165,800 and $292,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Threat Intelligence Analyst
Document your SOC code before applying
Threat Intelligence Analysts typically fall under SOC 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts). Confirm your target employer's PERM filing uses a matching SOC code, a mismatch between your duties and the certified job description can derail an otherwise clean I-140 petition.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that a company has active immigration infrastructure. Defense contractors, federal IT vendors, and financial institutions in this space routinely sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 petitions and are familiar with the prevailing-wage and recruitment requirements PERM demands.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Threat Intelligence Analyst roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This saves weeks of manual DOL disclosure data research and surfaces active PERM filers directly in your job search.
Get a credential evaluation before PERM begins
If your cybersecurity or computer science degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a NACES-member evaluation before your employer files. PERM's minimum requirements section must reflect your actual qualifications, and a missing equivalency determination is one of the most common audit triggers.
Understand the PERM recruitment window and your role in it
Your employer must run DOL-mandated recruitment for at least 60 days before filing PERM. You can't apply for other positions with that same employer during this window without potentially resetting the clock, so coordinate your timeline carefully before the process starts.
Check prevailing wage level against your offer before filing
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered salary meets at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. A wage level mismatch discovered after PERM is certified can block I-140 approval and waste months of processing time.
Green Card Threat Intelligence Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Threat Intelligence Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify for either, depending on how your employer structures the job description. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or intelligence analysis. EB-3 covers positions requiring a standard bachelor's degree. Most mid-to-senior threat analyst roles meet EB-2 requirements, but your employer's PERM filing controls the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 targets permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery, and EB-3 petitions face no per-country cap at the petition stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for most countries, compared to H-1B visa's faster initial approval. However, the outcome is lawful permanent residence, not a status you need to keep renewing.
Which employers typically sponsor Threat Intelligence Analyst green cards?
Defense contractors, managed security service providers, financial institutions, and large federal IT vendors file PERM petitions most consistently for this role. These employers have established immigration teams and are familiar with the DOL recruitment and prevailing-wage requirements that PERM demands. Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with active green card sponsorship history for this specific job title rather than relying on general employer reputation.
What credentials strengthen a PERM-based sponsorship case for this role?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is the baseline. Certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, or CEH reinforce the specialty occupation argument for EB-2 cases. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization is required before your employer files. Industry-recognized threat intelligence frameworks experience, such as MITRE ATT&CK, further supports the advanced-degree professional classification.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on a work visa in the U.S.?
Yes. PERM can begin while you hold valid H-1B, L-1 visa, or other work authorization. Starting early is practical because PERM itself takes six months to a year for DOL to certify, and the I-140 and adjustment of status stages add additional time. Your current visa status remains independent of the PERM process, so a pending PERM filing doesn't affect your existing work authorization.