H-1B Visa Governance Risk And Compliance Jobs
Governance, risk, and compliance roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, law, accounting, or information systems. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and technology regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for GRC analysts, compliance officers, and risk managers.
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This person will represent the security governance discipline in the Austin office, and report to the Head of Security. They will be senior and have a junior co-work to support regular scheduled tasks that they will mentor. There are two existing Senior and Junior GRC analysts on the security team in Bethesda, MD that they will interface with as well.
Key Responsibilities
- The "Clean Slate" Baseline Assessment: Conducting a top-to-bottom internal assessment of our current controls to identify gaps, review existing artifacts, and present a clear remediation roadmap to leadership.
- GRC Tooling & Automation Overhaul: Leading the evaluation, deployment, or optimization of a centralized compliance platform to automate evidence collection and establish untampered audit trails.
- Audit Readiness & Execution: Serving as the primary point of contact and project manager for our upcoming external audits.
- Third-Party Risk Reset: Designing and enforcing a reliable, transparent Vendor Risk Management (VRM) process that the business can trust.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 6+ years of dedicated experience in GRC, IT Audit, or Information Security. Proven experience managing full audit cycles and conducting internal risk assessments independently.
- Calm, assured presence. Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Low ego, and uncompromising integrity and ethics.
- High degree of professional accountability (documents their work thoroughly). Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex risks to non-technical executives.
- We are looking for a meticulous, highly transparent GRC professional who thrives on bringing order to chaos. This person must be a self-starter capable of taking complete ownership of the GRC program, verifying current baselines, and implementing transparent, auditable processes that build unquestionable trust with internal leadership and external auditors.
About Brivo
Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have come together to create a category-defining, cloud-first platform at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Our mission is simple and ambitious: to make physical spaces safer, smarter, and more autonomous—from single-site businesses to global enterprises.
As the unified global leaders in cloud-based access control and video surveillance, we provide a comprehensive digital foundation for the built environment. By combining Brivo’s pioneering building access platform with Eagle Eye’s AI-powered video management system (VMS), we have created a system of intelligence that protects over 600 million square feet across 90+ countries. Every door, camera, and credential in our ecosystem acts as a real-time sensor, leveraging AI to prevent incidents, improve operations, and enable entirely new workflows across sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.
With a global footprint spanning headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo, we are leveraging our open APIs and cyber-secure cloud infrastructure to reshape the future of physical security. Join us as we build the world’s most robust platform for video intelligence and smart space automation.
Brivo is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us.
Description
This person will represent the security governance discipline in the Austin office, and report to the Head of Security. They will be senior and have a junior co-work to support regular scheduled tasks that they will mentor. There are two existing Senior and Junior GRC analysts on the security team in Bethesda, MD that they will interface with as well.
Key Responsibilities
- The "Clean Slate" Baseline Assessment: Conducting a top-to-bottom internal assessment of our current controls to identify gaps, review existing artifacts, and present a clear remediation roadmap to leadership.
- GRC Tooling & Automation Overhaul: Leading the evaluation, deployment, or optimization of a centralized compliance platform to automate evidence collection and establish untampered audit trails.
- Audit Readiness & Execution: Serving as the primary point of contact and project manager for our upcoming external audits.
- Third-Party Risk Reset: Designing and enforcing a reliable, transparent Vendor Risk Management (VRM) process that the business can trust.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 6+ years of dedicated experience in GRC, IT Audit, or Information Security. Proven experience managing full audit cycles and conducting internal risk assessments independently.
- Calm, assured presence. Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Low ego, and uncompromising integrity and ethics.
- High degree of professional accountability (documents their work thoroughly). Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex risks to non-technical executives.
- We are looking for a meticulous, highly transparent GRC professional who thrives on bringing order to chaos. This person must be a self-starter capable of taking complete ownership of the GRC program, verifying current baselines, and implementing transparent, auditable processes that build unquestionable trust with internal leadership and external auditors.
About Brivo
Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have come together to create a category-defining, cloud-first platform at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Our mission is simple and ambitious: to make physical spaces safer, smarter, and more autonomous—from single-site businesses to global enterprises.
As the unified global leaders in cloud-based access control and video surveillance, we provide a comprehensive digital foundation for the built environment. By combining Brivo’s pioneering building access platform with Eagle Eye’s AI-powered video management system (VMS), we have created a system of intelligence that protects over 600 million square feet across 90+ countries. Every door, camera, and credential in our ecosystem acts as a real-time sensor, leveraging AI to prevent incidents, improve operations, and enable entirely new workflows across sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.
With a global footprint spanning headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo, we are leveraging our open APIs and cyber-secure cloud infrastructure to reshape the future of physical security. Join us as we build the world’s most robust platform for video intelligence and smart space automation.
Brivo is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us.
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to GRC work. A degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or law strengthens your petition. A general business degree may trigger a Request for Evidence asking you to justify the connection.
Target regulated-industry employers first
Banks, insurance firms, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies maintain dedicated compliance functions and file H-1B petitions more consistently than unregulated employers. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which industries concentrate GRC sponsorship activity year over year.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
GRC roles fall under SOC codes like Compliance Officers (13-1041) and Risk Managers (11-1021). Use Migrate Mate to filter verified LCA filings by these codes and identify employers who have actively sponsored roles matching your specialization.
Request the prevailing wage tier upfront
Ask hiring managers which DOL wage level they intend to certify on the LCA before you negotiate compensation. GRC roles at Level I or II may signal a junior scope that conflicts with your experience, which can create problems at the H-1B petition stage.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B employers must use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally file your H-1B petition, and discovering this late wastes your cap registration slot.
Obtain professional certifications before your petition
Credentials like CRCM, CISA, or CRISC demonstrate specialized GRC competency that strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your I-129. USCIS officers reviewing GRC petitions respond well to industry certifications that parallel the degree-level requirement.
H-1B Visa Governance Risk And Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do governance, risk, and compliance roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. GRC roles typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as accounting, finance, law, or information systems. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires this level of education. Job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can weaken the specialty occupation argument, so your offer letter should clearly state the degree requirement.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for GRC roles?
Financial institutions, healthcare organizations, insurance companies, and large technology firms with regulatory obligations sponsor GRC professionals at the highest rates. These industries operate under frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS that require dedicated compliance staff. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for GRC-related roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and occupation code.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect GRC job offers?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific GRC occupation, job level, and work location. You can look up applicable wage rates using the OFLC Wage Search tool before entering salary negotiations. Offers below the certified prevailing wage are not permissible under H-1B rules, and the DOL audits LCA compliance regularly.
Can a GRC contractor or consulting firm sponsor my H-1B?
Yes, but third-party placement arrangements receive heightened USCIS scrutiny. If a staffing firm sponsors your H-1B but places you at a client site, USCIS will examine whether the sponsoring employer has sufficient control over your work. The petitioner must document the employer-employee relationship thoroughly. Some GRC consulting firms that directly employ their compliance staff have a stronger petition record than pure staffing intermediaries.
What occupation code applies to GRC roles for H-1B purposes?
Most GRC roles map to SOC 13-1041 (Compliance Officers) or 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers, Risk), though titles like information security compliance analyst may fall under 15-1212. Your employer uses the SOC code on the LCA to determine the applicable prevailing wage. You can verify how specific GRC job titles are classified by reviewing the O*NET occupation profiles for each relevant code before your employer files.