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Cybersecurity Specialist 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 tech consistently file LCAs for these roles, making active H-1B sponsorship common across industries.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing technical controls and configuration settings and will work in a team environment alongside other cybersecurity engineers and Risk Management Framework (RMF) analysts responsible for supporting Information System Security Engineering efforts.
- Helping develop and review System Security System Security Plans (SSP), Personnel Security, Disaster Recovery, Incident Responses, and Authentication Management policies and plans.
- Helping develop detailed and thorough site survey report documentation.
- Assisting in device configuration of Windows Operating Systems, Applications, and Cisco IOS devices to comply with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and other guidelines.
- Applying operating system patches, service packs, hotfixes, and software/firmware updates.
- Supporting automated system software update methodologies and technologies.
- Performing system vulnerability scans including Nessus / ACAS, and SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
- High School Degree or GED with 6+ Years of experience
- Associate's Degree with 4+ Years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree with 0+ Years of experience
Certifications (one or more of the following):
- CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE or SSCP
Also:
- Effective collaborative skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and General Office Applications Skills.
Travel: Will require at least 50% travel.
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
INTRODUCTION
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing technical controls and configuration settings and will work in a team environment alongside other cybersecurity engineers and Risk Management Framework (RMF) analysts responsible for supporting Information System Security Engineering efforts.
- Helping develop and review System Security System Security Plans (SSP), Personnel Security, Disaster Recovery, Incident Responses, and Authentication Management policies and plans.
- Helping develop detailed and thorough site survey report documentation.
- Assisting in device configuration of Windows Operating Systems, Applications, and Cisco IOS devices to comply with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and other guidelines.
- Applying operating system patches, service packs, hotfixes, and software/firmware updates.
- Supporting automated system software update methodologies and technologies.
- Performing system vulnerability scans including Nessus / ACAS, and SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity
- High School Degree or GED with 6+ Years of experience
- Associate's Degree with 4+ Years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree with 0+ Years of experience
Certifications (one or more of the following):
- CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE or SSCP
Also:
- Effective collaborative skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and General Office Applications Skills.
Travel: Will require at least 50% travel.
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.
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Find Cybersecurity Specialist JobsCybersecurity Specialist H-1B Visa: 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.
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