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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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Job Title: Cybersecurity & Risk Services (CRS) Director - For Energy & Manufacturing Sectors
City: New York, New Jersey
State/Province: New Jersey, New York
Posting Start Date: 9/17/26
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.
As an Executive for Cybersecurity & Risk Services (CRS) at Wipro Technologies-USA, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and expanding our security solutions within the dynamic landscape of Cybersecurity for the Energy & Manufacturing Sectors. Your primary focus will be on generating sales in the financial/banking sector critical areas such as Identity Access Management (IAM), Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), Security Operations Centers (SOC), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and overall risk management strategies. Your expertise will be essential in effective consulting and leading sales strategies which are rapidly evolving and present unique challenges in the realm of enterprise security.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions that meet our clients' distinct security needs while promoting Wipro’s commitment to quality and effectiveness. A successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of market dynamics and emerging trends in cybersecurity, enabling you to effectively position our services and articulate their value to prospective clients.
Responsibilities:
- Consult on Enterprise Security Solutions Offerings
- Manage Presales Consulting, Architect Solutions according to the customer demands
- Responsible for revenue management for the allocated region/accounts
- Create Business Development Plans for allocated sector/accounts
- Ownership for both Farming and Hunting accounts
- Work in a Virtual team to create value propositions to customers
- Own and Run Large bid processes with a virtual team
- Engage with CXOs to build the Security Business
- Represent the team in various steering committees, resolver groups and drive the entire engagement
- Work with various teams and stakeholders in the customer environment to transition and roll out the SOC to the customer
- Position, Architect and Solution blueprint customer’s IT Security requirements
- Manage Customer expectations and be responsible for CSAT
- Identify and convert new opportunities for business
- Manage complete end-to-end Bid Management process of Security Programs for the region/accounts
- Evangelize Security Solutions and convert them into opportunities
- Demonstrate a persevering and customer-oriented approach with commercial and business acumen
You will have effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong market knowledge of the Enterprise Security industry and trends. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and highly motivated in order to take up the challenging task of generating more business in the allocated account(s). Interested to work as an Individual contributor.
Compensation:
- Expected annual pay for this role ranges from $200,000.00 to $280,000.00. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention. Come to Wipro. Realize your ambitions.
Applications from people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
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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.
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.