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Cloud Security Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf. Most active sponsors have recurring H-1B visa filing history across cloud infrastructure and security teams.
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The State Street Cyber Architecture & Engineering team is looking for a Head of Cloud Security Engineering. We deliver the tooling and solutions to help secure State Street’s digital footprint. We are looking for a strong leader with deep experience in multi-cloud environments, secure-by-design cloud architectures and controls, and leading a team of DevSecOps or security engineers.
What you will be responsible for
As Head of Cloud Security Engineering, you will:
- Lead a team of cloud security engineers focused on delivering best-in-class solutions to secure State Street cloud environments
- Continue to uplift the security controls across State Street’s multi-cloud ecosystem
- Oversee and advise on cloud service hardening, management of policy-as-code and associated pipelines, cloud security posture monitoring, cloud security consultation and reviews, cloud security enablement activities and cloud security incident response
- Ensure that the necessary operational and governance hygiene is implemented and maintained (SOPs, reference cloud security architectures, etc)
- Coordinate the day-to-day deployment and management of tooling and controls across cloud environments
- Partner with our peers within CyberSecurity and Global Technology Services to deliver on cross-functional requirements
- Manage the audit requirements and associated activities within the Cloud Security Engineering space
- Audit existing services for problems in infrastructure with security, configuration, or other possible issues
- Mentor cloud security engineers and coordinate training to ensure the Cloud Security Engineering team maintains a high bar of operational excellence
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of AWS or Azure, including best practices around security guardrail implementation and service hardening
- At least 3+ years leading either SRE, DevSecOps or cloud security engineering teams
- At least 10+ years of SRE or cloud security engineering in public cloud environments
- Working experience with Containers and Kubernetes within AWS, Azure or OCI cloud infrastructure
- Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and CMM
- Experience aligning cloud security controls to the MITRE framework
- Demonstrated experience with aligning technical architecture and standards/processes to deliver the best user experience
- Experience with cloud posture management tooling (Wiz, Prisma, etc)
Why this role is important to us
Our Cyber Security function, Global Cyber Security (GCS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights securely to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and AI driven, digital-first customer experiences.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company. Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry!
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
The State Street Cyber Architecture & Engineering team is looking for a Head of Cloud Security Engineering. We deliver the tooling and solutions to help secure State Street’s digital footprint. We are looking for a strong leader with deep experience in multi-cloud environments, secure-by-design cloud architectures and controls, and leading a team of DevSecOps or security engineers.
What you will be responsible for
As Head of Cloud Security Engineering, you will:
- Lead a team of cloud security engineers focused on delivering best-in-class solutions to secure State Street cloud environments
- Continue to uplift the security controls across State Street’s multi-cloud ecosystem
- Oversee and advise on cloud service hardening, management of policy-as-code and associated pipelines, cloud security posture monitoring, cloud security consultation and reviews, cloud security enablement activities and cloud security incident response
- Ensure that the necessary operational and governance hygiene is implemented and maintained (SOPs, reference cloud security architectures, etc)
- Coordinate the day-to-day deployment and management of tooling and controls across cloud environments
- Partner with our peers within CyberSecurity and Global Technology Services to deliver on cross-functional requirements
- Manage the audit requirements and associated activities within the Cloud Security Engineering space
- Audit existing services for problems in infrastructure with security, configuration, or other possible issues
- Mentor cloud security engineers and coordinate training to ensure the Cloud Security Engineering team maintains a high bar of operational excellence
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of AWS or Azure, including best practices around security guardrail implementation and service hardening
- At least 3+ years leading either SRE, DevSecOps or cloud security engineering teams
- At least 10+ years of SRE or cloud security engineering in public cloud environments
- Working experience with Containers and Kubernetes within AWS, Azure or OCI cloud infrastructure
- Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and CMM
- Experience aligning cloud security controls to the MITRE framework
- Demonstrated experience with aligning technical architecture and standards/processes to deliver the best user experience
- Experience with cloud posture management tooling (Wiz, Prisma, etc)
Why this role is important to us
Our Cyber Security function, Global Cyber Security (GCS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights securely to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and AI driven, digital-first customer experiences.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company. Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry!
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Security Engineer
Align your certifications with LCA job codes
Cloud Security Engineer roles are filed under specific SOC codes that determine your prevailing wage level. Holding certifications like CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP signals the specialized knowledge USCIS expects for a Level 3 or Level 4 wage classification.
Search LCA filings by security job title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter H-1B Labor Condition Applications by job title and location. Employers who filed LCAs for Cloud Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer roles in the past two years are your most actionable targets.
Target employers with cloud-native security teams
Financial services, healthcare SaaS, and defense contractors regularly sponsor H-1B holders for cloud security roles due to compliance mandates like FedRAMP and HIPAA. These industries file year-round, not just during cap season, because many qualify as cap-exempt research organizations or government contractors.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Filter by Cloud Security Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed DOL LCA filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the H-1B before.
Clarify specialty occupation documentation early
Cloud Security Engineer roles occasionally receive USCIS Requests for Evidence questioning whether the position requires a degree in a specific field rather than any bachelor's degree. Work with your employer's counsel to document that the role requires security-specific coursework, not just general IT knowledge.
Confirm premium processing availability before accepting
If your current OPT or other status expires before standard USCIS adjudication concludes, ask the employer whether they'll file Form I-907 for premium processing. A 15-business-day adjudication window can be the difference between starting on time and losing your offer.
H-1B Visa Cloud Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Security Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Cloud Security Engineer positions require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a closely related field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. Roles involving cloud architecture, security engineering, or compliance frameworks like FedRAMP consistently meet this requirement. If the job description lists only general IT experience as sufficient, the employer's counsel should tighten the language before filing.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Cloud Security Engineer roles?
Employers with active cloud infrastructure, financial services compliance teams, healthcare technology platforms, and federal contractors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can verify filing history by searching DOL LCA disclosure data or browsing Cloud Security Engineer positions on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with confirmed H-1B sponsorship records.
What SOC code does USCIS use for Cloud Security Engineer petitions?
Most Cloud Security Engineer petitions are filed under SOC 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) or 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other), depending on how the employer frames the role. The SOC code drives the prevailing wage level, so the choice affects your minimum salary. You can verify wage levels for each code by location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Can a Cloud Security Engineer role receive an H-1B RFE?
Requests for Evidence are more common when the job description is broadly written or when the employer is a staffing firm placing you at a client site. USCIS may question whether the position genuinely requires a degree in a specific security-related field. Detailed documentation of the role's technical requirements, the employer's internal org structure, and the applicant's relevant degree significantly reduces RFE risk.
What happens to H-1B status if a Cloud Security Engineer is laid off?
H-1B holders have a 60-day grace period after an involuntary job loss to find a new sponsor, file a change of status, or depart the United States. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and you can begin working as soon as USCIS receives the petition. Starting your job search immediately is critical since the 60-day clock doesn't pause during processing.