H-1B Visa Cloud Security Engineer Jobs

Cloud Security Engineer roles qualify as H-1B 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 filing history across cloud infrastructure and security teams.

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Overview

Open Jobs815+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type56% On-site
Median Salary$175K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsKPMG

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Zimperium
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
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Zimperium
New 17h ago
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Zimperium
Dallas, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Cloud Engineering
Security Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None
51-200

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Stripe, Inc.
Cloud Security Engineer
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Stripe, Inc.
New 22h ago
Cloud Security Engineer
Stripe, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Cloud Engineering
Security Engineering
Not listed
Remote (US)
5+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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City of Chicago, IL
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
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City of Chicago, IL
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Senior Cloud Security Engineer
City of Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Security Engineering
$131,412/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Ascendion
Cloud Security Engineer
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Ascendion
Added 4d ago
Cloud Security Engineer
Ascendion
Hillsboro, Oregon
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Cloud Engineering
Security Engineering
$115,000/yr - $135,000/yr
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
None

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Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.
Cloud Security Engineer
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Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.
Added 4d ago
Cloud Security Engineer
Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.
North Chicago, Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Cloud Engineering
Security Engineering
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Remote (US)
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Tips 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.

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Cloud Security Engineer H-1B Visa: 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.

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