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Cybersecurity Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a directly related field. Employers in finance, defense contracting, healthcare, and cloud infrastructure file LCAs and H-1B petitions regularly for this role, making it one of the more sponsorship-accessible positions in tech.
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Get Access To All JobsJoining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues.
The Technology organization enables and accelerates the company’s growth strategies, delivering global capabilities and services in support of Amex’s customers and colleagues, while maintaining 24/7 servicing and availability to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality customer experience. Technology provides the foundation for everything we do in the company while driving differentiation through building and leveraging innovative technology and data insights.
At American Express, our mission is to deliver the world’s best customer experience every day. At the heart of this mission is our Information Security organization, enabling exceptional experiences built on a foundation of trust, service, and security. We leverage advanced technologies and data-driven insights to stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. We foster a culture of passion, curiosity, and courage—empowering you to innovate, grow, and help shape the future of a Fortune 100 company.
Trust. Service. Security.
How will you make an impact in this role?
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Security Engineering team. This role blends ServiceNow platform administration, cloud asset visibility, and product ownership, with a strong emphasis on integrating public cloud inventory into the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to enhance enterprise security posture.
This is an ideal opportunity for a mid-career professional to deepen expertise in cybersecurity, cloud governance, and ServiceNow product ownership while driving asset transparency and risk reduction across a complex enterprise environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 4–6 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, technology risk, or ServiceNow ITAM/CMDB administration within large, regulated enterprises.
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITAM, CMDB), including asset onboarding, data modeling, and lifecycle management.
- Experience managing Agile workflows and tools (e.g., Rally, Jira), including creation and ownership of user stories through the full lifecycle.
- Proven experience working with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), particularly in asset discovery, inventory management, or cloud governance.
- Strong data analysis capabilities, including use of tools such as Excel, Python, or similar for data validation, reporting, and automation.
- Experience with Service Graph Connectors, Discovery, CMDB, ITAM, or ITOM modules strongly preferred.
- ServiceNow certifications (e.g., CSA, CIS-ITSM/ITOM) and/or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Solid understanding of ServiceNow platform administration, including configuration, scripting (JavaScript), and integrations.
- Experience with cloud asset ingestion and reconciliation, including APIs, connectors, and agent-based discovery tools (e.g., ACC).
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure components (servers, storage, networking, operating systems, virtualization, and cloud-native services).
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including asset visibility, vulnerability management dependencies, and shadow IT detection.
- Familiarity with CMDB data modeling, data governance frameworks, and IT asset lifecycle management.
- Working knowledge of ITIL practices and service management processes.
Soft Skills
- Strong ability to translate technical concepts and risks into business-relevant insights for stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience handling complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams.
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset, particularly around data quality and process optimization.
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for some positions.
Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues.
The Technology organization enables and accelerates the company’s growth strategies, delivering global capabilities and services in support of Amex’s customers and colleagues, while maintaining 24/7 servicing and availability to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality customer experience. Technology provides the foundation for everything we do in the company while driving differentiation through building and leveraging innovative technology and data insights.
At American Express, our mission is to deliver the world’s best customer experience every day. At the heart of this mission is our Information Security organization, enabling exceptional experiences built on a foundation of trust, service, and security. We leverage advanced technologies and data-driven insights to stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. We foster a culture of passion, curiosity, and courage—empowering you to innovate, grow, and help shape the future of a Fortune 100 company.
Trust. Service. Security.
How will you make an impact in this role?
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Security Engineering team. This role blends ServiceNow platform administration, cloud asset visibility, and product ownership, with a strong emphasis on integrating public cloud inventory into the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to enhance enterprise security posture.
This is an ideal opportunity for a mid-career professional to deepen expertise in cybersecurity, cloud governance, and ServiceNow product ownership while driving asset transparency and risk reduction across a complex enterprise environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 4–6 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, technology risk, or ServiceNow ITAM/CMDB administration within large, regulated enterprises.
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITAM, CMDB), including asset onboarding, data modeling, and lifecycle management.
- Experience managing Agile workflows and tools (e.g., Rally, Jira), including creation and ownership of user stories through the full lifecycle.
- Proven experience working with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), particularly in asset discovery, inventory management, or cloud governance.
- Strong data analysis capabilities, including use of tools such as Excel, Python, or similar for data validation, reporting, and automation.
- Experience with Service Graph Connectors, Discovery, CMDB, ITAM, or ITOM modules strongly preferred.
- ServiceNow certifications (e.g., CSA, CIS-ITSM/ITOM) and/or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Solid understanding of ServiceNow platform administration, including configuration, scripting (JavaScript), and integrations.
- Experience with cloud asset ingestion and reconciliation, including APIs, connectors, and agent-based discovery tools (e.g., ACC).
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure components (servers, storage, networking, operating systems, virtualization, and cloud-native services).
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including asset visibility, vulnerability management dependencies, and shadow IT detection.
- Familiarity with CMDB data modeling, data governance frameworks, and IT asset lifecycle management.
- Working knowledge of ITIL practices and service management processes.
Soft Skills
- Strong ability to translate technical concepts and risks into business-relevant insights for stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience handling complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams.
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset, particularly around data quality and process optimization.
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for some positions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Cybersecurity Engineer
Map your credentials to SOC codes
Cybersecurity Engineer roles map to multiple SOC codes, including 15-1212 and 15-1299. Pull the O*NET profile for your target code to confirm the listed degree requirements match your background before applying to roles that specify a particular classification.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified LCA filings under cybersecurity-related job titles. This surfaces companies already familiar with the H-1B process for your role, cutting out employers who have never sponsored before.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
STEM-adjacent roles like Cybersecurity Engineer often sit inside teams that already hire on OPT or cap-exempt status. Employers enrolled in E-Verify have the infrastructure for work authorization verification, which signals readiness to sponsor H-1B petitions.
Document your specialty occupation evidence early
USCIS scrutinizes cybersecurity roles for specialty occupation status when the job posting lists broad duties. Compile degree transcripts, certifications like CISSP or CISM, and job descriptions that tie your specific duties to a defined field of study before the petition stage.
Clarify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Check the OFLC Wage Search for the prevailing wage at the DOL wage level your employer intends to file. Level I and II filings for cybersecurity roles draw more scrutiny; a Level III or IV wage reduces RFE risk on specialty occupation.
Time your application around the cap window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed for an October 1 start date, with registration opening in March. Cybersecurity roles at universities, nonprofits, and government contractors are cap-exempt, so confirm your employer's status with USCIS before assuming you need to wait for the annual lottery.
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Find Cybersecurity Engineer JobsCybersecurity Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cybersecurity Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Cybersecurity Engineer as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information security, or electrical engineering. Job postings that require only a general IT background or list the degree as preferred rather than required can create problems at adjudication, so the offer letter and LCA must both reflect a specific degree requirement.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Cybersecurity Engineers?
Federal contractors, financial institutions, cloud service providers, and healthcare systems are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for cybersecurity roles, since their compliance obligations create sustained demand. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this job title on Migrate Mate, which filters by occupation code so you're not starting from a cold list.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change cybersecurity roles?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days, you can start work at a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA covering the specific cybersecurity duties and prevailing wage for that location, even if the job title stays the same.
Do security clearance requirements affect my H-1B sponsorship options?
Roles requiring a U.S. security clearance are effectively closed to most H-1B holders because clearances are generally available only to U.S. citizens and, in limited cases, permanent residents. Cybersecurity positions at federal agencies and many defense contractors fall into this category. Focus your search on commercial sector roles, cloud security, financial services, or healthcare where clearance is not a stated requirement.
What happens to my H-1B status if my cybersecurity contract ends early?
If your employer terminates your H-1B before the approved period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, file a change of status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window, and you can begin work as soon as the transfer is filed. Notify USCIS of any employer change through the proper petition process rather than simply starting work without documentation.
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