H-1B Visa Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs

Cybersecurity Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through DOL, making sponsorship-ready companies identifiable before you apply.

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Baker Tilly Canada
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Senior Consultant
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Baker Tilly Canada
New 2h ago
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Senior Consultant
Baker Tilly Canada
Frisco, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Security Engineering
$87k - $132k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Banner Health
Cybersecurity Engineer II
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Banner Health
New 3h ago
Cybersecurity Engineer II
Banner Health
Phoenix, Arizona
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$40 - $68/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Ensemble Health Partners
Director, Cybersecurity
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Ensemble Health Partners
New 11h ago
Director, Cybersecurity
Ensemble Health Partners
Blue Ash, Ohio
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
$148k - $268k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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Intellibee Inc
Cybersecurity Engineer
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Intellibee Inc
New 13h ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
Intellibee Inc
Richmond, Virginia
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Skywalk Global
Cybersecurity Engineer
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Skywalk Global
New 14h ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
Skywalk Global
Richmond, Virginia
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Cybersecurity Analyst

Align your credentials to SOC code 15-1212

USCIS adjudicators map Cybersecurity Analyst petitions to SOC code 15-1212. Pull the O*NET profile for that code and confirm your resume reflects its listed knowledge areas, tools, and education requirements before applying.

Filter employers by active LCA filings

Search the OFLC Wage Search for certified Labor Condition Applications under job title 'Information Security Analyst.' Employers with recent LCA certifications have already navigated the prevailing-wage process and are structurally ready to sponsor.

Target E-Verify enrolled employers first

STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled, and many H-1B sponsors are too. Prioritizing E-Verify companies narrows your list to employers already integrated with federal work-authorization systems, which reduces friction in the hiring and filing process.

Use Migrate Mate to surface sponsorship history

Pull up Cybersecurity Analyst listings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed H-1B petitions for this role. That DOL filing history filters out companies that advertise openness to sponsorship but have no documented record of following through.

Negotiate offer timing around H-1B cap deadlines

H-1B cap registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in April through September, ask whether the employer will file for the next fiscal year cycle or support a cap-exempt pathway if they qualify.

Request premium processing in your offer negotiation

Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. USCIS offers premium processing that guarantees a decision within 15 business days. Confirm before signing whether your employer covers this fee or expects you to absorb it.

H-1B Visa Cybersecurity Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Cybersecurity Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. USCIS classifies Cybersecurity Analyst positions under SOC code 15-1212, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a closely related field. Your degree field must align with the specific duties in your offer letter. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, your employer may need to document the connection in the H-1B petition.

How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for Cybersecurity Analyst positions?

Migrate Mate lists Cybersecurity Analyst roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This means you're seeing companies that have already completed DOL prevailing-wage certification for this job title, not just employers who say they're open to sponsorship. That distinction matters because LCA filing is a concrete step in the sponsorship process, not a stated intention.

What security clearance considerations affect H-1B sponsorship for cybersecurity roles?

Many federal contractor cybersecurity positions require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders are generally ineligible to obtain. This limits sponsorship opportunities at defense contractors and government agencies. Focus your search on commercial sector employers in finance, healthcare, cloud infrastructure, and technology, where clearance requirements are rare and H-1B sponsorship is more straightforward.

Can I use OPT STEM extension experience to strengthen my H-1B petition for a cybersecurity role?

Yes. If your STEM OPT employer is E-Verify enrolled and your role maps to the 15-1212 SOC code, that work history directly supports the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Document your job duties in detail during OPT so your employer can use that record when drafting the support letter. Continuity with the same employer also simplifies the filing.

What happens to my H-1B status if my cybersecurity employer is acquired or undergoes a layoff?

An acquisition that constitutes a successor-in-interest may allow your H-1B to transfer without a new petition, but your immigration counsel needs to confirm the legal structure of the transaction. In a layoff, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, file a change of status, or depart the country. Filing a transfer petition with a new employer within that window maintains your work authorization during adjudication.