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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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INTRODUCTION
Zions Bancorporation is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues with the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.
Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement strategies for securing the Bank against AI threats. This position will report directly to the Director of Cybersecurity Operations and will focus on mitigation of AI threats to the technology stack: open-source, supply chain attacks, network intrusion, and other novel techniques for AI-driven compromise. In addition, the Engineer will provide consultative guidance to counterparts in the Technology organization to implement a strategy for risk mitigation. Critical success factors for the role include the ability to lead through technical excellence and collaboration, work cross-functionally across multiple cyber and technology disciplines, and coordinate progress in simultaneous initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Operate at the intersection of open-source software, AI security (offensive and defensive), and vulnerability management to support governance and proactive and reactive remediation activities that reduce the Bank's exposure to cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Develop strategy and tooling capability for CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management) aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and monitor the operation of continuous exposure management across software and IT infrastructure.
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Provide technical direction to integrate cyber functions to operate in an AI paradigm across Offensive Security/Red Team, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Identity, and other cybersecurity functions.
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Liaise and provide consultative guidance to collective stakeholders (Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Software Engineering, OSS Governance) on leading practices for securing our software stack from AI-driven exploit paths.
Qualifications:
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8+ years of enterprise-level experience in one or more of cybersecurity, software engineering, technology infrastructure.
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Extensive knowledge of the open-source software ecosystem, licenses, and enterprise approaches for governing OSS.
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Ability to work collaboratively and provide technical leadership with peer functions across software engineering, open-source governance, release engineering, enterprise architecture, etc.
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Demonstrated accountability working independently in a high-discretion, low supervision environment to deliver timely and quality results.
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Familiarity with leading commercial and open-weight LLMs and potential application to CTEM, red teaming, exploitation, and OSS vulnerability identification.
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Experience with data models, data lakes, and SIEM.
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Understanding of software engineering principles and software development lifecycle.
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Proficiency in software vulnerability scanning and exploitation, including familiarity with various types of scanning (SCA, SAST, DAST, penetration testing).
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Proficiency in one or more software languages is a big plus.
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Red Team experience is a plus.
Location:
This position has a hybrid work from home schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.
The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:
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Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
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At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
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Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
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Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
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Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
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LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
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Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
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Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts.
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Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
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401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience.
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Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
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Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees.
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Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
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Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award.
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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.