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Network 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 consistently file LCAs for this role, making it one of the more reliably sponsored positions in the security field.
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Network Security Analyst I
Job ID#: 26-2282
Clearance: N/A
Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
A Network Security Analyst I will patch and complete vulnerability remediation as they are essential to protect systems, reduce organizational risk, maintain compliance, and ensure reliable operations. This asset will provide vulnerability management and compliance to the TxDOT cloud environment. The Cloud Vulnerability Remediation Engineer is responsible for identifying, assessing, and remediating security vulnerabilities in cloud environments to reduce enterprise risk and maintain compliance with established security policies.
This role focuses on vulnerability remediation activities across cloud infrastructure and platform services, coordinating patching, configuration changes, and compensating controls in alignment with approved vulnerability management and change management processes.
The role works closely with Cloud Operations, Security, Application, and Risk teams to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within required timelines and that cloud workloads remain secure, stable, and compliant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze vulnerability findings affecting cloud hosted resources identified through approved scanning and security tools.
- Assess vulnerability applicability and risk impact for cloud infrastructure, platform services, and supporting components.
- Plan and execute remediation actions, including patching, configuration changes, and security hardening, in accordance with established remediation timelines.
- Validate remediation results and confirm successful closure of assigned vulnerability tasks.
- Perform cloud-based patching and update activities for supported workloads using approved processes.
- Implement cloud security configuration changes required to reduce exposure where vendor patches are unavailable.
- Create, update, and maintain remediation tasks and change records in the system of record to support audit and compliance requirements.
- Ensure remediation activities follow established change management, approval, and validation processes.
- Provide remediation status updates and evidence for security reporting, audits, and leadership reviews.
- Support remediation efforts that require temporary mitigations or compensating controls when permanent fixes are not immediately available.
- Partner with Security, Cloud Architecture, and Application teams to resolve complex or cross platform vulnerabilities.
- Identify recurring issues, remediation blockers, or process gaps and recommend improvements.
- Support enterprise efforts to reduce technical debt and improve cloud security posture over time.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Candidates must meet all minimum requirements to be considered competitive.
- 3+ years of professional IT experience with hands-on exposure to cloud infrastructure, system administration, or vulnerability remediation
- 3+ years supporting cloud-hosted systems in at least one enterprise cloud environment (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- 3+ years understanding of vulnerability remediation concepts, including:
- Patching
- Configuration hardening
- Compensating controls
- 3+ years of experience working with IT service management (ITSM) and change management processes
- Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
- Ability to follow defined security procedures, remediation workflows, and compliance guidelines
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across security, cloud, and operations teams
Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have)
- 1+ year exposure to enterprise vulnerability management programs, remediation SLAs, and risk-based prioritization
- 1+ year knowledge of cloud security posture management (CSPM), security baselines, or risk reporting
- Relevant cloud or security certifications, such as:
- Azure Fundamentals / Azure Security
- AWS Cloud Practitioner / Security Specialty
- CompTIA Security+
- Any cloud governance or security-focused certification
Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Security Analyst
Document your security certifications strategically
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the role. Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or Security+ don't substitute for a qualifying degree, but they strengthen your specialty occupation argument when your degree is adjacent, such as general IT or engineering.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Network Security Analyst roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this specific occupation code, not just general IT roles. Prior filing history signals familiarity with the H-1B process and a lower risk of a withdrawn offer.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay the higher of the actual or prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II and III wages for SOC code 15-1212 before you negotiate, so your offer clears the DOL threshold from the start.
Clarify clearance requirements early in interviews
Many defense and government-contractor Network Security Analyst roles require a security clearance, which H-1B holders from certain countries can't obtain. Ask about clearance requirements before you reach the offer stage to avoid investing time in a role that can't proceed.
Understand cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and some government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, letting you start work without waiting for the October 1 start date. If you're on OPT expiring mid-cycle, targeting cap-exempt employers can bridge a gap the lottery timeline can't.
Align your job duties with the O*NET profile
When your employer drafts your H-1B petition, the job duties description should map closely to the O*NET occupation profile for Network and Computer Systems Administrators and Security Analysts. Gaps between your actual duties and the standard profile are a common trigger for USCIS Requests for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Network Security Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Security Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Network Security Analyst positions qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Your employer must document that the specific role requires that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, so the job description needs to reflect duties that genuinely demand a degree-level background.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Network Security Analyst roles?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history specifically for security and IT analyst roles. Employers in financial services, healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large technology firms file the most LCAs for this occupation. Focusing on organizations already familiar with the H-1B process significantly reduces the chance of a withdrawn offer after selection.
Can I work as a Network Security Analyst on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, if your OPT EAD is valid and your role qualifies under your degree field, you can work while your H-1B petition is pending. If your degree is in a STEM field such as computer science, cybersecurity, or electrical engineering, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, which provides additional runway beyond the standard 12-month OPT period while you navigate the H-1B cap cycle.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or my security team is restructured?
Under AC21 portability rules, if your H-1B petition has been pending for 180 days or more and you move to a same or similar occupation, your case can port to a new employer without restarting the process. Network Security Analyst roles typically port well to adjacent titles like Information Security Engineer or Cybersecurity Specialist, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires.
Does holding a security clearance affect my H-1B application as a Network Security Analyst?
A security clearance is not a USCIS requirement for the H-1B visa itself, but it is a practical issue at the employer level. Many federal contractor and defense-sector Network Security Analyst roles require clearances that H-1B holders from certain countries cannot obtain due to foreign national restrictions. Confirming clearance requirements during the interview process avoids situations where an offer is extended and then withdrawn after the sponsorship process begins.