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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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Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Staff Information Security Engineer to join us in a full-time capacity.
Location Requirement:
The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a senior-level technology-oriented position protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data at Segra.
The Staff Information Security Engineer is expected to understand complex technology systems and tools in both the traditional Information Technology and Service Provider domains. It is essential for this role to maintain awareness of security trends, government regulations and 3rd-party standards (NIST, ISO), as well as to monitor developments in systems, protocols, tools, and other changes in the information security space. Additionally, the staff engineer understands and supports the business environment in which security operates.
This role requires collaboration with architects, senior-level engineers, management, and stakeholders inside and external to the organization, both to ensure awareness of security risks and to ensure appropriate mitigation steps are taken.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced Degree preferred.
Required Experience:
- A minimum 10 years of related industry experience, or equivalent mix of education and related experience.
- Deep knowledge of security and telecommunications protocols and architectures.
- Proficient in one or more scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or equivalent).
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with asset discovery and logical asset management.
- Solid understanding of authentication and identity technologies (IAM, SSO, RADIUS, TACACS+, AD/LDAP/Kerberos).
- Experience with compliance frameworks, particularly NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and/or ISO 27001.
- Experience with administration of Splunk, Splunk ES or other SIEM platforms.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, git).
- Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 security controls (e.g., IAM, PIM, Identity Governance, Azure Policies, Entra, Intune, DLP, IaaS).
- Familiarity with EDR/MDR/XDR platforms.
- Experience with security incident response.
- Strong understanding of operating systems and command line administration at all levels.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols at all layers of the OSI stack.
- Understanding of the HTTP protocol, Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies, BurpSuite testing, and APIs.
- Understanding of PKI, SSL/TLS, and cryptographic functions.
- Experience working in micro-segmented environments.
- Comfortable with regular expressions.
- Current relevant industry certifications (SANS/GIAC, etc.), Azure or AWS architecture or security certifications.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and engineering skills, including the ability to independently analyze and understand both new technologies and legacy solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing skills development.
ABOUT SEGRA
Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.
At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts.
- Tuition and gym reimbursements.
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays.
- Volunteer days, parental leave.
- Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
SALARY RANGE
$116,025 - $140,000
Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.
INTRODUCTION
Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Staff Information Security Engineer to join us in a full-time capacity.
Location Requirement:
The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a senior-level technology-oriented position protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data at Segra.
The Staff Information Security Engineer is expected to understand complex technology systems and tools in both the traditional Information Technology and Service Provider domains. It is essential for this role to maintain awareness of security trends, government regulations and 3rd-party standards (NIST, ISO), as well as to monitor developments in systems, protocols, tools, and other changes in the information security space. Additionally, the staff engineer understands and supports the business environment in which security operates.
This role requires collaboration with architects, senior-level engineers, management, and stakeholders inside and external to the organization, both to ensure awareness of security risks and to ensure appropriate mitigation steps are taken.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced Degree preferred.
Required Experience:
- A minimum 10 years of related industry experience, or equivalent mix of education and related experience.
- Deep knowledge of security and telecommunications protocols and architectures.
- Proficient in one or more scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or equivalent).
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with asset discovery and logical asset management.
- Solid understanding of authentication and identity technologies (IAM, SSO, RADIUS, TACACS+, AD/LDAP/Kerberos).
- Experience with compliance frameworks, particularly NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and/or ISO 27001.
- Experience with administration of Splunk, Splunk ES or other SIEM platforms.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, git).
- Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 security controls (e.g., IAM, PIM, Identity Governance, Azure Policies, Entra, Intune, DLP, IaaS).
- Familiarity with EDR/MDR/XDR platforms.
- Experience with security incident response.
- Strong understanding of operating systems and command line administration at all levels.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols at all layers of the OSI stack.
- Understanding of the HTTP protocol, Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies, BurpSuite testing, and APIs.
- Understanding of PKI, SSL/TLS, and cryptographic functions.
- Experience working in micro-segmented environments.
- Comfortable with regular expressions.
- Current relevant industry certifications (SANS/GIAC, etc.), Azure or AWS architecture or security certifications.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and engineering skills, including the ability to independently analyze and understand both new technologies and legacy solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing skills development.
ABOUT SEGRA
Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.
At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts.
- Tuition and gym reimbursements.
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays.
- Volunteer days, parental leave.
- Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
SALARY RANGE
$116,025 - $140,000
Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.
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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.