H-1B Visa Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs
Cybersecurity Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa 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 visa petitions regularly for this role, making it one of the more sponsorship-accessible positions in tech.
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Selected candidate(s) are required to live within 60 mins drive of the following cities: (Louisville KY, NYC Metro, Dallas Metro, Charlotte NC Metro, South Florida(Tampa/Miami/Ft Lauderdale), Washington DC metro, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville)
The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer develops and tests information security tools, applications, and system solutions deployed in Humana. Oversees the design engineering and testing processes for Humana EIP products and works with relevant EIP stakeholders to drive products from design to volume production release. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer designs, oversees, and performs engineering tests that validate platform and product designs. May design and implement protocols and solutions designed to safeguard sensitive data from external/internal breach or attacks and implement relevant engineering updates to Humana information technology and information security infrastructures. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering of data protection products. For example, Privacera.
- Understand and perform deployments on Azure and GCP Clouds
- Create CI/CD pipelines on Azure environment
- Perform risk assessments, follow and enhance the security solutions lifecycle (evaluation, purchase, build, technical policy configuration, integration into Cloud environments, and run).
- Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools against unfilled strategic security capabilities to drive business priorities
- Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation and capabilities of existing security controls with a focus on Privacera.
- Identifies the need for new security technology solutions; designs, reviews and collaborates on the deployment of new solutions.
- Stays continually informed about the latest developments in the security field, including mitigation strategies, threats, tools, attack vectors, and cutting edge preventative measures.
- Participates in new products or technology solutions supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost benefit analyses.
- Performs technical proof of concepts.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
- Hands on experience in automation (PowerShell and/or Python or a similar language, can be a beginner to intermediate level).
- 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response.
- 3+ years experience in Azure DevOps environment
- 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring
- Ability to write shell scripts
- Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of project sponsors and key stakeholders
- Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC).
- Strong Experience working in Agile environments.
- 3+ years experience in a Cyber Security focused role
Preferred Qualifications:
- IT Industry certifications (Microsoft Certifications On-Prem or Cloud, Cisco, CISSP, CEH, Azure, Amazon AWS, GCP, etc.)
- Bach Degree in Technical related field
- Experience performing security operations functions in cloud environments (Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms.
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent
- Access Controls
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Developed and maintained scalable applications using Python, adhering to enterprise coding standards and security guidelines.
- Automated deployment pipelines and container orchestration leveraging Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application scalability and reliability.
- Implemented microservices architecture with Python, deploying services to Kubernetes clusters for improved resource utilization and fault tolerance.
- Designed, tested, and optimized Python scripts for data processing and workflow automation within cloud-native environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage Kubernetes resources, conduct performance tuning, and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) initiatives.
Additional Information
Remote/WAH requirements:
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$117,600 - $161,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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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.
H-1B Visa Cybersecurity Engineer: 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.