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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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Interviews are anticipated within two (2) weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is a centralized system of health services with a Governor appointed Cabinet Secretary. NMDOH operates across 33 counties, out of 31 public health offices, 7 facilities, and in collaboration with the 24 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos to provide direct care services to those who call New Mexico home. The New Mexico Department of Health works with community partners and other state agencies to offer services that improve access to care, promote health and wellbeing, and reduce health emergencies.
The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) provides IT services and support to all NMDOH programs and employees. This position is a member of the Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) team within ITSD, which focuses on cybersecurity and risk management efforts within the agency.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NMDOH information systems, technology assets, and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction while adhering to cybersecurity best practices and frameworks and ensuring the agency meets all related regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and NIST 800-53/NIST CSF. This position also performs critical duties for risk management, vulnerability management, threat assessment, threat hunting, incident mitigation and response, and is a core member of the Incident Response Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution management: this position is the primary admin for our EDR solution, and is directly responsible for tuning and monitoring, alert response, and documentation as it pertains to this solution.
- Security Event and Information Management (SIEM) solution management: this position is the primary admin for our SIEM solution, and is directly responsible for tuning and monitoring, alert response, ensure proper log ingestion from all applicable sources, and documentation as it pertains to this solution.
- Automated Security Validation platform management: this position is the primary admin for our Automated Security Validation platform, and is directly responsible for the management, scheduling, and review of Security Validation testing results, as well as proper application of suggested tuning in our EDR and communication of suggested tuning to the ITSD Firewall Admin.
- Anti-Ransomware and Cyber Resilience platform management: this position is the primary admin for our Anti-Ransomware and Cyber Resilience solution, and is directly responsible for the management and monitoring of the solution, and also serves as a point-of-contact for the solution's Ransomware Operations Center (ROC).
- Incident Response Team (IRT) member: this position is the primary Security Officer for the NMDOH IRT, reporting directly to the Deputy CISO and CISO, leads and documents incident response efforts, and also organizes and schedules required tabletop exercises for the agency.
CUSTOMERS:
This position supports all of the New Mexico Department of Health.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and three (3) years of experience in IT security or compliance validation (e.g., HIPAA, PCI). Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A certificate in IT security/forensics (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CCFP, CCSP, HCISPP, SSCP) or regulated compliance (e.g., PCIP, ASV, ISA, QSA) can be used to substitute one (1) year of experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer usage.
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Emilia Mack (505) 490-5507 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Interviews are anticipated within two (2) weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is a centralized system of health services with a Governor appointed Cabinet Secretary. NMDOH operates across 33 counties, out of 31 public health offices, 7 facilities, and in collaboration with the 24 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos to provide direct care services to those who call New Mexico home. The New Mexico Department of Health works with community partners and other state agencies to offer services that improve access to care, promote health and wellbeing, and reduce health emergencies.
The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) provides IT services and support to all NMDOH programs and employees. This position is a member of the Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) team within ITSD, which focuses on cybersecurity and risk management efforts within the agency.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NMDOH information systems, technology assets, and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction while adhering to cybersecurity best practices and frameworks and ensuring the agency meets all related regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and NIST 800-53/NIST CSF. This position also performs critical duties for risk management, vulnerability management, threat assessment, threat hunting, incident mitigation and response, and is a core member of the Incident Response Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution management: this position is the primary admin for our EDR solution, and is directly responsible for tuning and monitoring, alert response, and documentation as it pertains to this solution.
- Security Event and Information Management (SIEM) solution management: this position is the primary admin for our SIEM solution, and is directly responsible for tuning and monitoring, alert response, ensure proper log ingestion from all applicable sources, and documentation as it pertains to this solution.
- Automated Security Validation platform management: this position is the primary admin for our Automated Security Validation platform, and is directly responsible for the management, scheduling, and review of Security Validation testing results, as well as proper application of suggested tuning in our EDR and communication of suggested tuning to the ITSD Firewall Admin.
- Anti-Ransomware and Cyber Resilience platform management: this position is the primary admin for our Anti-Ransomware and Cyber Resilience solution, and is directly responsible for the management and monitoring of the solution, and also serves as a point-of-contact for the solution's Ransomware Operations Center (ROC).
- Incident Response Team (IRT) member: this position is the primary Security Officer for the NMDOH IRT, reporting directly to the Deputy CISO and CISO, leads and documents incident response efforts, and also organizes and schedules required tabletop exercises for the agency.
CUSTOMERS:
This position supports all of the New Mexico Department of Health.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and three (3) years of experience in IT security or compliance validation (e.g., HIPAA, PCI). Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A certificate in IT security/forensics (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CCFP, CCSP, HCISPP, SSCP) or regulated compliance (e.g., PCIP, ASV, ISA, QSA) can be used to substitute one (1) year of experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer usage.
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Emilia Mack (505) 490-5507 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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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.