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IT Security Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa 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 visa petitions for this role, and cap-exempt institutions can file year-round.
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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is a lead security analyst within IT Security Governance and IT Security Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of numerous critical security technologies. In addition to maintaining day-to-day cybersecurity operations, the team is responsible for several enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
IT Security Operations:
- Recommend FireWall change requests for approval
- Analyze and take appropriate action on intrusion detections
- Analyze and recommend action on security related incidents; notify appropriate owners and IT Security Governance
- Review and approve access requests
- Provide Role Based Access Control (RBAC) to individual users and perform recertification based on segregation of duties and roles
- Map work flows in provisioning users into our systems and infrastructure
- Comply with internal and external audit requests
- Monitor the effectiveness of the Enterprise wide information security program
- Provide data for audit indicating changes made to access control lists to facilitate audits and other investigations
- Participate in investigating possible security violations
- Track and maintain operational security access metrics
IT Security Governance:
- Design workflow diagrams showing the production of, transmission and use of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and other sensitive information
- Provide guidance and direction regarding security control elements in policies throughout the organization
- Document relevant business processes and their implications on information security
- Develop information security risk identification, tracking and mitigation processes strategy and methodology
- Develop the information security awareness, training and education program's strategy and methodology
- Facilitate or lead development of accurate and relevant information security process and operational metrics
- Establish monitoring measures to detect and ensure correction of security breaches and policy violations
- Proactively keep current on information security issues related to business processes as input into departmental policies and procedures
- Analyze and enhance the effectiveness of the Enterprise wide information security program.
WHAT YOU BRING
Education/Experience:
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Requires Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, from an accredited college or university
- Prefers advanced degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field
- 5 years prior IT security related work experience
- Experience with IDS, IPS, ICE Engine or
Additional licensing, certifications, registrations:
- Requires one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, SANS GIAC or CISA
Knowledge:
- Requires an excellent understanding of IT security concepts with an emphasis on Security and Risk Assessment
- Microsoft 365 security implementation and ongoing support
- Micro-segmentation initiatives to reduce lateral movement risks
- AI performance, governance, and security controls
- Data classification and sensitive data protection initiatives
- Cloud security enhancements
- Continuous vulnerability remediation efforts
- Security architecture improvements aligned with organizational objectives
Skills and Abilities:
Perimeter Defense
- Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Firewalls
- Prisma GlobalProtect VPN
- Cisco Sourcefire
- Cisco Stealthwatch
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Secure Mail Gateway (ProofPoint)
- Enterprise Proxy
Endpoint and Data Protection
- Endpoint Protection Platforms
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
- Absolute/Computrace
- Vulnerability Scanning Platforms
- Disc Encryption
- EDR (Crowdstrike)
Application and Cloud Security
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Secure Proxy Services
- Zscaler
- Application Security Programs
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- Cloud Security Controls
Security Operations
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security Monitoring and Alerting
- Incident Response Activities
- Threat Detection and Vulnerability Management
WHY HORIZON?
At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission-driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
SALARY RANGE:
$97,800 - $133,455
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Retirement Plans
- Generous PTO
- Incentive Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
DISCLAIMER:
Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.
INTRODUCTION
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is a lead security analyst within IT Security Governance and IT Security Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of numerous critical security technologies. In addition to maintaining day-to-day cybersecurity operations, the team is responsible for several enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
IT Security Operations:
- Recommend FireWall change requests for approval
- Analyze and take appropriate action on intrusion detections
- Analyze and recommend action on security related incidents; notify appropriate owners and IT Security Governance
- Review and approve access requests
- Provide Role Based Access Control (RBAC) to individual users and perform recertification based on segregation of duties and roles
- Map work flows in provisioning users into our systems and infrastructure
- Comply with internal and external audit requests
- Monitor the effectiveness of the Enterprise wide information security program
- Provide data for audit indicating changes made to access control lists to facilitate audits and other investigations
- Participate in investigating possible security violations
- Track and maintain operational security access metrics
IT Security Governance:
- Design workflow diagrams showing the production of, transmission and use of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and other sensitive information
- Provide guidance and direction regarding security control elements in policies throughout the organization
- Document relevant business processes and their implications on information security
- Develop information security risk identification, tracking and mitigation processes strategy and methodology
- Develop the information security awareness, training and education program's strategy and methodology
- Facilitate or lead development of accurate and relevant information security process and operational metrics
- Establish monitoring measures to detect and ensure correction of security breaches and policy violations
- Proactively keep current on information security issues related to business processes as input into departmental policies and procedures
- Analyze and enhance the effectiveness of the Enterprise wide information security program.
WHAT YOU BRING
Education/Experience:
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Requires Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, from an accredited college or university
- Prefers advanced degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field
- 5 years prior IT security related work experience
- Experience with IDS, IPS, ICE Engine or
Additional licensing, certifications, registrations:
- Requires one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, SANS GIAC or CISA
Knowledge:
- Requires an excellent understanding of IT security concepts with an emphasis on Security and Risk Assessment
- Microsoft 365 security implementation and ongoing support
- Micro-segmentation initiatives to reduce lateral movement risks
- AI performance, governance, and security controls
- Data classification and sensitive data protection initiatives
- Cloud security enhancements
- Continuous vulnerability remediation efforts
- Security architecture improvements aligned with organizational objectives
Skills and Abilities:
Perimeter Defense
- Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Firewalls
- Prisma GlobalProtect VPN
- Cisco Sourcefire
- Cisco Stealthwatch
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Secure Mail Gateway (ProofPoint)
- Enterprise Proxy
Endpoint and Data Protection
- Endpoint Protection Platforms
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
- Absolute/Computrace
- Vulnerability Scanning Platforms
- Disc Encryption
- EDR (Crowdstrike)
Application and Cloud Security
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Secure Proxy Services
- Zscaler
- Application Security Programs
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- Cloud Security Controls
Security Operations
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security Monitoring and Alerting
- Incident Response Activities
- Threat Detection and Vulnerability Management
WHY HORIZON?
At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission-driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
SALARY RANGE:
$97,800 - $133,455
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Retirement Plans
- Generous PTO
- Incentive Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
DISCLAIMER:
Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.
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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.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
If you're on OPT and transitioning to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for you to use the cap-gap extension through September 30. Verify enrollment status directly with your HR contact before your OPT expires.
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.
H-1B Visa IT Security Analyst: 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.