H-1B Visa Identity And Access Management Iam Jobs
Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles sit squarely in USCIS's specialty occupation category, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, or a related field. Enterprises managing cloud infrastructure, compliance mandates, and zero-trust architectures actively file H-1B visa petitions for IAM engineers, architects, and analysts year-round.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Please note: Work hours for this role are 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (M-F)
Position Summary:
Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and in the right context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to the resources across increasingly heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements.
Overview:
This IAM Security Administration position is an individual contributor responsible for daily granting of logical access with the highest quality of service for hundreds of proprietary applications on different technology models and platforms. The ideal candidate is result-oriented, business focused, and an effective team player who excels at collaborating across multiple organizational units, at various levels. Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset and a passion for complex business issues, identifying root causes, and evaluating situations or data that require in-depth analysis of multiple factors. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity and uncertainty in day-to-day responsibilities, leveraging creativity, collaboration, and team synergies to solve challenges and enable business operations in real time.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of previous experience in Information Technology / Information Security / Identity and Access Management
- Detailed, bank specific access administration knowledge in Windows, and/or Midrange and Mainframe Platforms with emphasis on security and access controls
- Experience leading complex technical projects, meeting target timelines, facilitating project meetings, authoring project documentation, issue resolution, and project resource identification
- Excellent process design capability to improve overall efficiency, mitigate resource conflicts, and improve customer/client experience
- Ability to navigate and work effectively across a complex, geographically dispersed organization that includes technical and non-technical partners
- A risk-oriented perspective is required along with the ability to support access management processes
- Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking
- Communicates effectively and confidently with others and collaborates productively to get things done
- Demonstrable ability to self-direct project outcomes, with minimal supervision to achieve program goals
- Strong leadership skills and qualities which enable you to work with peers and various levels of management
- Microsoft Office Proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Etc.)
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience or relevant course work with various languages such as Python, PowerShell, JAVA, VBA, Angular, SQL/Toad, etc
- Strong reporting and documentation skills including experience in Microsoft Visio
- Data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, Python, Visio, etc.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Please note: Work hours for this role are 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (M-F)
Position Summary:
Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and in the right context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to the resources across increasingly heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements.
Overview:
This IAM Security Administration position is an individual contributor responsible for daily granting of logical access with the highest quality of service for hundreds of proprietary applications on different technology models and platforms. The ideal candidate is result-oriented, business focused, and an effective team player who excels at collaborating across multiple organizational units, at various levels. Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset and a passion for complex business issues, identifying root causes, and evaluating situations or data that require in-depth analysis of multiple factors. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity and uncertainty in day-to-day responsibilities, leveraging creativity, collaboration, and team synergies to solve challenges and enable business operations in real time.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of previous experience in Information Technology / Information Security / Identity and Access Management
- Detailed, bank specific access administration knowledge in Windows, and/or Midrange and Mainframe Platforms with emphasis on security and access controls
- Experience leading complex technical projects, meeting target timelines, facilitating project meetings, authoring project documentation, issue resolution, and project resource identification
- Excellent process design capability to improve overall efficiency, mitigate resource conflicts, and improve customer/client experience
- Ability to navigate and work effectively across a complex, geographically dispersed organization that includes technical and non-technical partners
- A risk-oriented perspective is required along with the ability to support access management processes
- Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking
- Communicates effectively and confidently with others and collaborates productively to get things done
- Demonstrable ability to self-direct project outcomes, with minimal supervision to achieve program goals
- Strong leadership skills and qualities which enable you to work with peers and various levels of management
- Microsoft Office Proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Etc.)
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience or relevant course work with various languages such as Python, PowerShell, JAVA, VBA, Angular, SQL/Toad, etc
- Strong reporting and documentation skills including experience in Microsoft Visio
- Data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, Python, Visio, etc.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Identity And Access Management Iam
Align your credentials to SOC codes
IAM roles map to multiple SOC codes depending on seniority. Pull the O*NET profile for your target title to confirm the exact degree requirements USCIS expects, then make sure your resume and credentials match that framing before applying.
Target employers with compliance-driven IAM teams
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and federal contractors face HIPAA, SOX, and FedRAMP mandates that require dedicated IAM headcount. These employers file H-1B petitions more consistently because IAM isn't discretionary for them.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by IAM-related job titles to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for your role type. This confirms real sponsorship history before you invest time in the application process.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area so you enter salary discussions knowing the legal floor.
Document tool-specific certifications for the H-1B petition
Certifications in platforms like Okta, CyberArk, SailPoint, or Microsoft Entra ID strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Gather these credentials before your employer's attorney drafts the support letter.
Clarify cap-exempt status if changing employers mid-year
If you're transferring to a university, nonprofit research organization, or government-affiliated entity, your new employer may be cap-exempt. This means they can file your H-1B transfer at any point in the year without waiting for the April lottery window.
H-1B Visa Identity And Access Management Iam: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IAM role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. IAM positions require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in information security, identity governance, or directory services, and a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. USCIS consistently classifies these roles as specialty occupations. Your employer's petition should include a detailed position description tying IAM duties to the degree requirement to reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for IAM roles?
Employers with heavy regulatory exposure file the most H-1B petitions for IAM talent. That includes large banks, healthcare networks, defense contractors, cloud service providers, and managed security service providers. These organizations need IAM engineers to maintain continuous compliance, so headcount isn't easily cut. You can search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for IAM titles directly on Migrate Mate.
Can I work in IAM on OPT while waiting for my H-1B to be approved?
Yes, provided your OPT employment authorization is still valid and your role qualifies under your degree field. If you're on STEM OPT and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you get a 24-month extension, giving you up to three years of post-graduation work authorization to bridge multiple H-1B lottery cycles. Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment status before accepting the offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my IAM role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer may require an amended H-1B petition. If your role shifts from hands-on IAM engineering to a primarily managerial function, or if you're redeployed to a new worksite outside the metro area covered by the original LCA, your employer must file an amendment with USCIS before the change takes effect. Unreported material changes create compliance risk for both you and your employer.
How does H-1B portability work if I want to move to a different IAM employer?
Under AC21, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer and begin working immediately once the new I-129 petition is filed, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. IAM transfers generally satisfy this requirement as long as the core identity and access duties remain consistent across both positions.