H-1B Visa Cybersecurity Jobs
Cybersecurity roles in threat analysis, security engineering, and incident response qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, or a related field. Employers across finance, defense contracting, healthcare, and tech regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for these positions.
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Requisition ID: 36985
Work Model: Hybrid
Position Type: Permanent
Salary Range:
Location: US - NEW JERSEY CLIENT SITE
Title: Sr Technical Lead-Cybersecurity
Long Description
Job Description – Security Engineer (Hardening, Active Directory & Endpoint Security)
This role is ideal for a security professional with deep expertise in endpoint hardening, Active Directory security governance, and enterprise security configuration management.
Position: Security Engineer
Experience: 10 Years
Location: Flexible / Hybrid / Onsite - NYC, NY
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain server and workstation hardening standards based on CIS Benchmarks and industry best practices.
- Perform security assessments, gap analysis, and remediation activities for Windows and Linux environments.
- Design, configure, and manage Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs) to enforce security controls and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain security baselines for servers, databases, and virtual environments.
- Configure and manage endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, EDR/XDR, application control, device control, and encryption technologies.
- Monitor endpoint security posture and remediate vulnerabilities identified through security scans and audits.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to implement security controls without impacting business operations.
- Conduct security reviews of AD configurations, privileged accounts, service accounts, and authentication mechanisms.
- Support vulnerability management activities, including risk assessment, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting.
- Create and maintain security documentation, hardening standards, and operational procedures.
- Participate in incident response activities related to endpoint and infrastructure security.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Windows Server and Active Directory Administration.
- Hands-on experience implementing CIS Benchmarks for Windows, Linux, and endpoint systems.
- Expertise in Group Policy Objects (GPOs), security templates, and AD security best practices.
- Experience with endpoint security platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Trellix, or Symantec Endpoint Security.
- Strong understanding of security controls including:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Endpoint Encryption
- Application Whitelisting
- Device Control
- Experience with one of the vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.
- Scripting experience using PowerShell for automation and security policy deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Security certifications such as:
- Security+
- Microsoft Security Certifications (AZ 500)
- Experience in implementing CIS Benchmark controls.
- Experience in enterprise-scale security operations and compliance environments.
Key Competencies
- Security Hardening & Compliance
- Active Directory Security
- Group Policy Administration
- Server and Database Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response Support
- Security Automation
- Risk Assessment & Remediation
Area(s) of responsibility
Application Security Analyst
Experience
5 to 7 Years
Job Summary
Looking for an Application Security Analyst to represent Information Security in projects, conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and ensure secure design throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform security architecture reviews
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments
- Review application and cloud security controls
- Provide security recommendations and guidance
- Track remediation of security findings
- Support governance and compliance activities
Required Skills
- Application Security
- Security Architecture
- Threat Modeling
- Risk Assessment
- OWASP Top 10
- NIST ISO 27001 CIS Controls
- Cloud Security AWS Azure GCP
- CEH Certification Mandatory
Country/Region: US
Requisition ID: 36985
Work Model: Hybrid
Position Type: Permanent
Salary Range:
Location: US - NEW JERSEY CLIENT SITE
Title: Sr Technical Lead-Cybersecurity
Long Description
Job Description – Security Engineer (Hardening, Active Directory & Endpoint Security)
This role is ideal for a security professional with deep expertise in endpoint hardening, Active Directory security governance, and enterprise security configuration management.
Position: Security Engineer
Experience: 10 Years
Location: Flexible / Hybrid / Onsite - NYC, NY
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain server and workstation hardening standards based on CIS Benchmarks and industry best practices.
- Perform security assessments, gap analysis, and remediation activities for Windows and Linux environments.
- Design, configure, and manage Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs) to enforce security controls and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain security baselines for servers, databases, and virtual environments.
- Configure and manage endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, EDR/XDR, application control, device control, and encryption technologies.
- Monitor endpoint security posture and remediate vulnerabilities identified through security scans and audits.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to implement security controls without impacting business operations.
- Conduct security reviews of AD configurations, privileged accounts, service accounts, and authentication mechanisms.
- Support vulnerability management activities, including risk assessment, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting.
- Create and maintain security documentation, hardening standards, and operational procedures.
- Participate in incident response activities related to endpoint and infrastructure security.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Windows Server and Active Directory Administration.
- Hands-on experience implementing CIS Benchmarks for Windows, Linux, and endpoint systems.
- Expertise in Group Policy Objects (GPOs), security templates, and AD security best practices.
- Experience with endpoint security platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Trellix, or Symantec Endpoint Security.
- Strong understanding of security controls including:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Endpoint Encryption
- Application Whitelisting
- Device Control
- Experience with one of the vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001.
- Scripting experience using PowerShell for automation and security policy deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Security certifications such as:
- Security+
- Microsoft Security Certifications (AZ 500)
- Experience in implementing CIS Benchmark controls.
- Experience in enterprise-scale security operations and compliance environments.
Key Competencies
- Security Hardening & Compliance
- Active Directory Security
- Group Policy Administration
- Server and Database Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response Support
- Security Automation
- Risk Assessment & Remediation
Area(s) of responsibility
Application Security Analyst
Experience
5 to 7 Years
Job Summary
Looking for an Application Security Analyst to represent Information Security in projects, conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and ensure secure design throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform security architecture reviews
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments
- Review application and cloud security controls
- Provide security recommendations and guidance
- Track remediation of security findings
- Support governance and compliance activities
Required Skills
- Application Security
- Security Architecture
- Threat Modeling
- Risk Assessment
- OWASP Top 10
- NIST ISO 27001 CIS Controls
- Cloud Security AWS Azure GCP
- CEH Certification Mandatory
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cybersecurity
Verify your SOC code before applying
Cybersecurity roles map to multiple SOC codes, and the one on your employer's LCA determines your prevailing wage tier. Cross-check your job duties against O*NET to confirm the code matches your actual responsibilities before the offer letter is drafted.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Cybersecurity roles at these organizations, including research labs and federally funded centers, bypass the 85,000-slot cap entirely.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by cybersecurity job titles to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This surfaces companies that have already committed to sponsoring roles like yours, not just those with open listings.
Clarify clearance requirements early in conversations
Many cybersecurity roles at defense contractors require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders are generally ineligible to obtain. Screen job descriptions for clearance requirements before investing time in an application and interview process.
Ask your employer to file during premium processing
USCIS adjudicates premium processing petitions within 15 business days. For cybersecurity roles with an active incident response need or a hard start date, premium processing reduces the risk of a gap between your current authorization and your H-1B start date.
Document your credentials to match the prevailing wage level
The DOL assigns wage levels 1 through 4 based on experience and supervisory responsibilities. For senior cybersecurity titles like security architect or CISO, ensure your resume and employer's LCA wage reflect a Level 3 or 4 designation to avoid an RFE.
H-1B Visa Cybersecurity: Frequently Asked Questions
Do cybersecurity roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Cybersecurity positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation definition under USCIS guidelines. Roles such as security analyst, penetration tester, security engineer, and threat intelligence analyst all commonly qualify, provided the employer's job description explicitly ties the position to a specific degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for cybersecurity jobs?
Financial institutions, cloud infrastructure companies, healthcare networks, federal contractors, and large technology firms are among the most active H-1B sponsors for cybersecurity talent. You can identify employers with verified filing history by browsing Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies based on their DOL Labor Condition Application data for cybersecurity-specific job titles.
Can I work in cybersecurity on H-1B if the role requires a security clearance?
H-1B visa holders are generally not eligible for U.S. government security clearances because clearance eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency for most classified access levels. If a cybersecurity job posting lists a clearance as required or preferred, verify whether the clearance is mandatory before applying, as ineligibility is typically a disqualifier regardless of technical qualifications.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect cybersecurity H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your specific cybersecurity role and work location, as determined by the DOL. The OFLC Wage Search tool lets you look up wage levels by SOC code and metro area. Underpaying relative to the prevailing wage is a common reason H-1B petitions receive Requests for Evidence, so confirming the wage level before the LCA is filed protects both you and your employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my cybersecurity employer terminates me?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing H-1B employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you can interview and negotiate offers. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends to maintain your authorized status without a gap.