H-1B Visa Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs

Cybersecurity Specialist 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 tech consistently file LCAs for these roles, making active H-1B visa sponsorship common across industries.

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Wipro
Cybersecurity & Risk Services (CRS) Director
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Cybersecurity & Risk Services (CRS) Director
Wipro
New York, New York
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Compliance & Risk
Business Development
Security Engineering
$200k - $280k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Kimley-Horn
Cybersecurity Engineer
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Kimley-Horn
Warrenville, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Moody's
Sr Cybersecurity Engineer
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Sr Cybersecurity Engineer
Moody's
New York, New York
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$117k - $192k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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OSI Systems, Inc
Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer
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OSI Systems, Inc
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Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer
OSI Systems, Inc
Hawthorne, California
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$160k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Baker Tilly Canada
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
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IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
Baker Tilly Canada
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Finance
Accounting
IT Support & Systems Administration
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
IT Support
$86k - $163k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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

Verify your credentials match SOC codes

Cybersecurity Specialist roles map to multiple SOC codes in O*NET, and your degree field must align with the specific code your employer uses in the LCA. A mismatch between your transcript and the filed occupation can trigger an RFE.

Target E-Verify enrolled employers first

Employers enrolled in E-Verify have already established electronic employment eligibility infrastructure, which signals readiness for sponsored hires. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface companies with documented H-1B LCA filing history in cybersecurity roles.

Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and location before your offer conversation. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL wage level tied to your experience, not just market rate.

Ask about cap-exempt employer status early

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window. Cybersecurity roles at these organizations let you start immediately rather than waiting for an October 1 start date.

Document your specialty occupation evidence now

USCIS increasingly issues RFEs for cybersecurity petitions questioning whether the role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. Gather job postings from comparable roles at other employers showing degree requirements before your employer files Form I-129.

Clarify clearance status in the petition carefully

If your role requires a security clearance, your employer's petition must describe the position accurately without overstating classified access you haven't yet obtained. Work with your employer's counsel to frame clearance eligibility versus active clearance status in the support letter.

H-1B Visa Cybersecurity Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. USCIS recognizes cybersecurity roles as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. Your employer's support letter must show the degree requirement is standard across the industry for that specific position.

Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most actively for cybersecurity roles?

Financial services, federal defense contractors, healthcare systems, cloud infrastructure companies, and managed security service providers file the most LCAs for cybersecurity positions. Government contractors in particular hire consistently due to ongoing compliance mandates. You can search employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have actively sponsored H-1B workers in security-focused roles.

Can my employer file an H-1B for a cybersecurity role that requires a security clearance?

Yes, but the petition must accurately describe the role as clearance-eligible rather than clearance-required if you don't hold an active clearance at the time of filing. USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation based on the job duties and degree requirement, not the clearance level. Your employer's immigration counsel should draft the support letter to reflect what the role requires at the point of hiring.

What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a cybersecurity role?

You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the U.S. During this window you can't work, but you can interview and negotiate offers. New employers can file an H-1B transfer petition that lets you start on the filing date rather than waiting for USCIS approval, which is critical in a competitive hiring market.

How does the prevailing wage requirement affect cybersecurity job offers?

DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code, experience level, and work location, documented in the certified LCA. Cybersecurity roles at Wage Level III or IV reflect senior or specialized positions and carry higher minimums than entry-level codes. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable wage before accepting an offer, so you can confirm your compensation meets the DOL threshold.