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Information Security Intern roles at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of hands-on technical work and strict visa compliance requirements. Sponsors must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and internship-to-full-time conversion timelines directly affect whether your H-1B visa cap-gap coverage kicks in before October 1.
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We are seeking an experienced Information Security Governance Specialist to drive and manage enterprise information security governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data classification, threat modeling, security controls, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and audit readiness.
This role is responsible for ensuring that security policies, standards, and controls are effectively designed, implemented, monitored, and governed to protect organizational assets while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Lead enterprise-wide data classification and data protection initiatives.
- Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify risks and recommend security controls during system and application design.
- Perform security risk assessments and maintain risk registers for technology and business processes.
- Coordinate vulnerability management activities, including identification, remediation tracking, and reporting.
- Collect, review, and maintain security control evidence to support audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements to strengthen the security posture.
- Work closely with infrastructure, application, cloud, and platform teams to ensure security requirements are embedded in solutions.
- Facilitate risk mitigation planning and monitor remediation activities.
- Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments.
- Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to improve governance processes.
- Prepare security dashboards, metrics, and executive-level risk reports.
- Promote security awareness and governance best practices across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6-10 years of experience in Information Security Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Cybersecurity.
- Strong knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, and governance practices.
- Hands-on experience conducting risk assessments and threat modeling exercises.
- Experience implementing and managing data classification programs.
- Knowledge of security controls and control testing methodologies.
- Experience managing vulnerability assessment and remediation processes.
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to present risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 37,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 132,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
Information Security Governance Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Governance Specialist to drive and manage enterprise information security governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data classification, threat modeling, security controls, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and audit readiness.
This role is responsible for ensuring that security policies, standards, and controls are effectively designed, implemented, monitored, and governed to protect organizational assets while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Lead enterprise-wide data classification and data protection initiatives.
- Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify risks and recommend security controls during system and application design.
- Perform security risk assessments and maintain risk registers for technology and business processes.
- Coordinate vulnerability management activities, including identification, remediation tracking, and reporting.
- Collect, review, and maintain security control evidence to support audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements to strengthen the security posture.
- Work closely with infrastructure, application, cloud, and platform teams to ensure security requirements are embedded in solutions.
- Facilitate risk mitigation planning and monitor remediation activities.
- Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments.
- Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to improve governance processes.
- Prepare security dashboards, metrics, and executive-level risk reports.
- Promote security awareness and governance best practices across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6-10 years of experience in Information Security Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or Cybersecurity.
- Strong knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, and governance practices.
- Hands-on experience conducting risk assessments and threat modeling exercises.
- Experience implementing and managing data classification programs.
- Knowledge of security controls and control testing methodologies.
- Experience managing vulnerability assessment and remediation processes.
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to present risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 37,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 132,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Information Security Intern
Align your degree to SOC codes
Information security internships are typically classified under SOC 15-1212 or 15-1299. Pull the O*NET profile for your target role and confirm your degree field matches the listed education requirements before applying.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT authorization requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after signing, so your 24-month STEM extension isn't delayed by a missing employer registration.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for companies with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings in information security roles, so you're only applying to employers who have already navigated DOL prevailing-wage certification for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating compensation
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target SOC code and work location before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage, which sets a real floor on what you can negotiate.
Confirm cap-gap coverage covers your start date
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition was filed before that date, cap-gap rules extend your authorization. Verify your I-20 reflects a timely cap-gap endorsement so there's no gap between your internship end and H-1B activation.
Document security clearance compatibility early
Some federal contractor information security internships require or lead to clearance eligibility, which H-1B holders can pursue but with added adjudication time. Ask the recruiter whether the role is clearance-required before the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Information Security Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer sponsor an H-1B for an information security intern role?
Yes, but the position must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems. An internship title alone doesn't disqualify the role. What matters to USCIS is whether the duties require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge.
Does an information security intern role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the SOC code your employer uses on the LCA. Roles classified under SOC 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) are on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Confirm the classification with your employer before your OPT end date, and ensure your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for STEM extension authorization.
How do I find information security internships at employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in information security occupations, so you can filter by role and see which companies have already completed the LCA certification process. This is more reliable than filtering by company size or industry, since H-1B sponsorship history is the actual signal.
What happens if my information security internship converts to a full-time role during H-1B cap season?
If your OPT is still valid when your employer files the H-1B petition in April, cap-gap rules protect your authorization through September 30. If you're on STEM OPT, that extension also counts toward cap-gap. Your employer must file before your OPT end date for cap-gap to apply, so conversion timing relative to the April filing window matters significantly.
Are federal contractor information security internships harder to get sponsored for an H-1B?
The H-1B petition process itself is the same, but some federal contractor roles require security clearances that add complexity for nonimmigrant visa holders. Clearances aren't automatically denied for H-1B holders, but adjudication timelines are longer and outcomes vary by agency. Confirm clearance requirements and the employer's experience sponsoring H-1B holders in cleared roles before accepting an offer.