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IT Security Analyst roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. Employers in finance, healthcare, defense contracting, and tech regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, and cap-exempt institutions can file year-round.
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Full time
Type Of Hire:
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Education Desired:
Bachelor of Information Technology
Travel Percentage:
0%
Job Description
We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?
About the role:
As an IT Security Analyst with FIS, your skills will be put to the test on the front lines of cyber-crime. Information security is at the heart of fintech and you’ll help protect and secure highly-sensitive financial data for customers around the world.
About the team:
SIEM Engineering team is based in 3 locations USA, UK and India. We manage, deploy and expand SIEM/Data Science/observability tools in FIS. Our responsibilities include security log collection, parsing collected logs, helping with content development, maintain high availability of SIEM/Data science/observability tools etc.
What you will be doing:
- Implementing information security controls and preventing hackers from infiltrating company information and jeopardizing programs.
- Administration of SIEM and Observability platforms
- Working with the user community to understand security needs.
- Proactively handles security vulnerabilities and responds to active threats
What you will need:
- Knowledge of network and security technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud logs integration with SIEM
- Experience with SIEM design and engineering.
- A bachelor's in computer science or a related field, or the equivalent experience.
Added bonus if you have:
- Hands on experience on Cribl, cloud technologies like GCP, Azure, Aws, API for log collection, Logscale.
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:
- Flexible and creative work environment
- Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
- Professional and personal development resources
- Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
- Competitive salary and benefits
Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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Position Type:
Full time
Type Of Hire:
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Education Desired:
Bachelor of Information Technology
Travel Percentage:
0%
Job Description
We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?
About the role:
As an IT Security Analyst with FIS, your skills will be put to the test on the front lines of cyber-crime. Information security is at the heart of fintech and you’ll help protect and secure highly-sensitive financial data for customers around the world.
About the team:
SIEM Engineering team is based in 3 locations USA, UK and India. We manage, deploy and expand SIEM/Data Science/observability tools in FIS. Our responsibilities include security log collection, parsing collected logs, helping with content development, maintain high availability of SIEM/Data science/observability tools etc.
What you will be doing:
- Implementing information security controls and preventing hackers from infiltrating company information and jeopardizing programs.
- Administration of SIEM and Observability platforms
- Working with the user community to understand security needs.
- Proactively handles security vulnerabilities and responds to active threats
What you will need:
- Knowledge of network and security technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud logs integration with SIEM
- Experience with SIEM design and engineering.
- A bachelor's in computer science or a related field, or the equivalent experience.
Added bonus if you have:
- Hands on experience on Cribl, cloud technologies like GCP, Azure, Aws, API for log collection, Logscale.
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:
- Flexible and creative work environment
- Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
- Professional and personal development resources
- Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
- Competitive salary and benefits
Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an IT Security Analyst
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to IT security work. A cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems degree strengthens your petition. Unrelated degrees paired with security certifications like CISSP or CEH can draw RFEs.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. Security analyst roles at these organizations let you start without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter IT Security Analyst positions by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already navigated DOL certification for this exact role, cutting out guesswork during your job search.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify Level I through Level IV rates before you negotiate, so your offered salary won't sink the petition.
Request premium processing for security clearance roles
Security analyst positions at defense contractors often require clearance processing that runs concurrently with visa adjudication. Premium processing gets USCIS to act within 15 business days, reducing the window where your status is uncertain during clearance background checks.
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Find IT Security Analyst JobsIT Security Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Security Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies IT Security Analyst as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Employers must document that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, which security analyst work typically satisfies. Roles with vague job descriptions that don't establish this degree requirement can draw RFEs.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for IT Security Analyst positions?
Financial services, healthcare systems, defense contractors, cloud infrastructure companies, and federal government contractors file H-1B LCAs for security analyst roles at high volumes. These sectors face strict regulatory compliance requirements under frameworks like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CMMC, which creates sustained demand for sponsored security professionals. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I hold security certifications but not a four-year degree?
Possibly. USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree, meaning 12 years of progressive IT security experience can satisfy the degree requirement. Professional certifications like CISSP or CISM support the petition but don't replace this equivalency analysis. Your employer's immigration attorney will need to document the equivalency through an expert evaluation, which adds time and cost to the filing.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for security analysts?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application to the DOL certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Security analyst wages are tied to geographic labor markets, so the threshold differs substantially between San Francisco and a mid-sized Midwestern city. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search to understand what your employer is required to pay.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or move to a security role at a new company?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a related occupational classification. IT security roles generally qualify as related across employers in different sectors, but your new employer must still file a fresh LCA with the DOL and a new I-129 petition with USCIS.
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