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Information Security Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for these roles must certify prevailing wages through DOL before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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Get Access To All JobsUniversity Operations:
University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.
Visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.
The Opportunity:
The Information Technology department within University Operations is seeking to hire an Information Technology Security Professional IV. The Information Security Professional position will support and advance the institution's cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security engineering programs. This position serves as a senior cybersecurity professional responsible for protecting university systems, research environments, and sensitive data across enterprise and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments. This position will collaborate with Information Technology teams, researchers, compliance personnel, and university stakeholders to strengthen the institution's cybersecurity posture, manage security incidents, and implement effective security controls.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities, including incident detection, analysis, containment, recovery, and post-incident reviews.
- Support Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including security monitoring, threat hunting, investigation of security events, and response coordination.
- Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and secure infrastructure solutions to protect university systems and data.
- Administer and support Microsoft security platforms, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies.
- Provide cybersecurity consultation and technical guidance for university initiatives, projects, and technology implementations.
- Conduct security assessments, support vulnerability management efforts, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote secure operations and address cybersecurity concerns.
- Develop and enhance security policies, procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation to improve cybersecurity program effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response functions.
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies.
- Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), and VPN technologies.
- Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, security monitoring, and vulnerability management.
- Experience supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Microsoft Security certifications, or similar credentials are preferred.
- Experience working within higher education, research, or large enterprise environments is highly desirable.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The Security Operations Center (SOC) is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. The SOC staff will work a rotational shift model to support continuous security monitoring. The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $104,664 to $120,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
UCF IT Information Security Office
Work Schedule
UCF business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with required availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call incident response activities as needed.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$104,664.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
09-24-2026-12-00-AM
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.
University Operations:
University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.
Visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.
The Opportunity:
The Information Technology department within University Operations is seeking to hire an Information Technology Security Professional IV. The Information Security Professional position will support and advance the institution's cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security engineering programs. This position serves as a senior cybersecurity professional responsible for protecting university systems, research environments, and sensitive data across enterprise and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments. This position will collaborate with Information Technology teams, researchers, compliance personnel, and university stakeholders to strengthen the institution's cybersecurity posture, manage security incidents, and implement effective security controls.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities, including incident detection, analysis, containment, recovery, and post-incident reviews.
- Support Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including security monitoring, threat hunting, investigation of security events, and response coordination.
- Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and secure infrastructure solutions to protect university systems and data.
- Administer and support Microsoft security platforms, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies.
- Provide cybersecurity consultation and technical guidance for university initiatives, projects, and technology implementations.
- Conduct security assessments, support vulnerability management efforts, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote secure operations and address cybersecurity concerns.
- Develop and enhance security policies, procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation to improve cybersecurity program effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response functions.
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies.
- Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), and VPN technologies.
- Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, security monitoring, and vulnerability management.
- Experience supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Microsoft Security certifications, or similar credentials are preferred.
- Experience working within higher education, research, or large enterprise environments is highly desirable.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The Security Operations Center (SOC) is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. The SOC staff will work a rotational shift model to support continuous security monitoring. The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $104,664 to $120,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
UCF IT Information Security Office
Work Schedule
UCF business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with required availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call incident response activities as needed.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$104,664.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
09-24-2026-12-00-AM
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Information Security Engineer
Map your credentials to SOC codes
Information Security Engineers typically fall under SOC 15-1212. Pull the O*NET profile for that code and confirm your degree and experience align with the listed knowledge requirements before applying, so your H-1B petition has a clean specialty occupation argument.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, so if you're bridging from OPT to H-1B, filter for employers already enrolled. E-Verify status is publicly searchable and eliminates a common reason sponsorship falls apart late in the hiring process.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, use Migrate Mate to filter Information Security Engineer roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that haven't sponsored the role before and focuses your applications where approval is already documented.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level I through Level IV wage tiers. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified wage on the LCA, so knowing the floor before negotiations prevents a mismatch that delays filing.
Ask specifically about I-129 timing in the offer stage
The H-1B cap registration window opens in March each year, and the cap-subject petition can't be filed until October 1. Confirm your prospective employer understands this calendar and will initiate the LCA and I-129 filing process early enough to hit the registration deadline.
Document security clearances and certifications separately
Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or government clearances strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Collect official credential letters and issuing body documentation now so your employer's attorney can reference them directly in the I-129 support letter.
H-1B Visa Information Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Information Security Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Information Security Engineer positions typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. USCIS evaluates the job duties and degree requirement on a case-by-case basis, so the employer's job description must clearly state a specific degree requirement rather than a generalized preference.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Information Security Engineers?
Technology companies, financial institutions, defense contractors, healthcare networks, and large enterprises with dedicated security teams are among the most frequent H-1B sponsors for this role. Migrate Mate lets you browse Information Security Engineer postings filtered by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can prioritize employers with an established track record of sponsoring this specific occupation.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Information Security Engineer H-1B petitions?
Before filing an H-1B petition, the employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL confirming the offered salary meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. The OFLC Wage Search publishes wage levels by SOC code and metro area. Your offer must meet at least the Level I wage, and USCIS will reject petitions where the certified wage and offered salary don't match.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Information Security Engineer role without losing status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation in information security. If the job duties shift significantly, such as moving from a hands-on engineering role to a general IT management position, USCIS may scrutinize whether the specialty occupation requirement is still met.
Do security clearances or certifications help an H-1B petition for this role?
They strengthen the petition but don't replace the degree requirement. Certifications like CISSP or CISM and active government clearances support the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating the role demands highly specialized knowledge. USCIS doesn't formally require them, but including them in the I-129 support letter helps establish that the position couldn't be filled by a generalist without targeted credentials.