H-1B Visa Junior Analyst Jobs
Junior Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, economics, finance, statistics, or a quantitative discipline. Many entry-level analysts at consulting firms, financial institutions, and tech companies have active LCA filing histories, making this one of the more accessible H-1B pathways for recent graduates.
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The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
The Cyber Jr Analyst is an entry-level role responsible for supporting the organization's security monitoring and incident response capabilities. This position focuses on monitoring security tools, identifying potential threats, and assisting in the triage and escalation of security events across multiple business units. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior analysts to analyze alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and contribute to maintaining visibility into the organization's threat landscape. The Cyber Jr Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring timely detection and response to security incidents while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies and processes.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) and assist in initial triage to determine validity and severity.
- Develop and maintain a foundational understanding of the organization’s security tools, network architecture, and threat landscape, including current and emerging threats.
- Investigate suspicious activity by gathering and analyzing relevant data, escalating confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts according to established procedures.
- Follow runbooks and standard operating procedures to support incident detection, analysis, containment, and reporting.
- Assist in the correlation of threat intelligence with observed events to identify potential risks or active threats.
- Support vulnerability and threat management efforts by identifying indicators of compromise and assisting with remediation tracking.
- Document incidents, analysis findings, and response actions clearly and accurately within case management systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., IT, engineering, application owners) to support incident response and resolution activities.
- Assist in notifying stakeholders based on defined alerting priorities and escalation paths.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ Years of prior relevant experience in Cybersecurity, IT support, network operations, or a related technical field
- Industry Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, A+, Network + - Preferred
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
- Free parking on and off shift
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
Las Vegas, Nevada
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
The Cyber Jr Analyst is an entry-level role responsible for supporting the organization's security monitoring and incident response capabilities. This position focuses on monitoring security tools, identifying potential threats, and assisting in the triage and escalation of security events across multiple business units. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior analysts to analyze alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and contribute to maintaining visibility into the organization's threat landscape. The Cyber Jr Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring timely detection and response to security incidents while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies and processes.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) and assist in initial triage to determine validity and severity.
- Develop and maintain a foundational understanding of the organization’s security tools, network architecture, and threat landscape, including current and emerging threats.
- Investigate suspicious activity by gathering and analyzing relevant data, escalating confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts according to established procedures.
- Follow runbooks and standard operating procedures to support incident detection, analysis, containment, and reporting.
- Assist in the correlation of threat intelligence with observed events to identify potential risks or active threats.
- Support vulnerability and threat management efforts by identifying indicators of compromise and assisting with remediation tracking.
- Document incidents, analysis findings, and response actions clearly and accurately within case management systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., IT, engineering, application owners) to support incident response and resolution activities.
- Assist in notifying stakeholders based on defined alerting priorities and escalation paths.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ Years of prior relevant experience in Cybersecurity, IT support, network operations, or a related technical field
- Industry Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, A+, Network + - Preferred
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
- Free parking on and off shift
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Junior Analyst
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Junior Analyst position, not just any bachelor's degree. A finance or statistics degree supports a financial analyst role; a general business degree may trigger an RFE.
Look up employer LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Junior Analyst roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This tells you which employers have sponsored the exact occupation before, not just which ones claim to sponsor.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target SOC code and work location before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage, so knowing Level I and Level II rates protects you from underpayment.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Ask HR whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify during the offer stage. STEM-adjacent analyst roles at federal contractors require it, and unenrolled employers can't place you on a STEM OPT extension if you're bridging to H-1B.
File I-129 with an October 1 start date in mind
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be submitted in April for an October 1 start date. If your graduation or OPT end date falls mid-year, your employer needs to plan the filing timeline at least six months in advance.
Document your specialty occupation with the O*NET profile
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific analyst role and verify that it lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry requirement. Employers often include this in the I-129 support letter to establish specialty occupation standing.
H-1B Visa Junior Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Junior Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Junior Analyst role that requires a degree in finance, economics, or statistics generally qualifies. A role where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field is more likely to face an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Junior Analyst roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can see which employers have filed for Junior Analyst or closely related analyst occupations specifically. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, because LCA filings are public record and reflect what an employer has actually done, not what they say they're open to.
Can I start a Junior Analyst job before my H-1B is approved?
If you're on OPT or a cap-gap extension, you can work while your H-1B petition is pending, provided your EAD is still valid and your employer filed before your OPT expired. If you're not on an active work authorization, you must wait for USCIS to approve the petition before starting. Check your I-94 expiration and OPT end date carefully before any start date negotiation.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off from my Junior Analyst position?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer, change your status, or depart the country. During this window you can't work, but you can negotiate offers and have a new petition filed on your behalf. Acting quickly is essential since the 60-day clock starts on your last day of employment.
What SOC code typically applies to Junior Analyst roles for LCA purposes?
It varies by focus area. Financial analysts typically fall under SOC 13-2051, management analysts under SOC 13-1111, and operations research analysts under SOC 15-2031. The employer selects the code when filing the LCA with DOL, and it determines the prevailing wage level. You can verify which code your role falls under by checking the O*NET profile for your specific job duties before the offer stage.