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Network Security Specialist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Job Title: Network Security Specialist/Forensic Analyst
Location - Ocoee FL. On-Site position
Duration - 12 months
Job Description
We're looking for a highly experienced and meticulous Network and Financial Risk Analyst with a strong background in financial controls, and digital forensics to join our team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can proactively prevent, detect, and resolve complex fraud schemes while ensuring our systems and processes meet the highest standards for protecting sensitive data.
Complexity: Intermediate professional level role. Develop security solutions for medium to high complex assignments. Works on multiple projects as a team member and may also lead systems related. May coach junior level technical staff.
Develops, evaluates and maintains systems that help detect and prevent suspicious transactions from being run and tested within the payment application.
Requires technical expertise in risk management tools, forensics (gathering of evidence, presentation, chain of custody, etc.), combined management tools, forensics (gathering of evidence, presentation, chain of custody, etc.) with knowledge of industry best practices and procedures.
Assists in the development and implementation of financial controls that will deter and prevent fraudulent activity.
Prepares status reports on security matters and develops security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures regarding suspected payment card and banking fraudulent transactions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct in-depth investigations into suspected payment card fraud and other financial crimes, from initial detection to final resolution.
- Utilize advanced digital forensic techniques to acquire, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources to support investigations and root cause analysis.
- Monitor and analyze transaction data, user behavior, and security alerts from SIEM (“Security Information and Event Management”) and fraud detection systems to identify suspicious patterns and indicators of compromise.
- Implement a monitoring system to identify at a minimum:
- Unusual spikes in failed payment transaction attempts.
- High volume of low-value transactions from the same IP or device on single credit cards.
- Multiple transactions in quick succession utilizing different credit cards but originating from the same IP, device fingerprint, or session ID.
- Perform Log & SIEM Analysis for web and payment logs to detect at a minimum:
- Burst patterns.
- Consistent failed authorizations.
- Repeated use of credit card data.
- Enable alerting on anomalies such as:
- Transaction volume per minute/hour.
- Failure rate thresholds.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams, including legal, compliance, and law enforcement, to manage investigation cases and provide expert testimony or detailed reports as needed or required.
- Conduct forensic readiness assessments and contribute to the development of the incident response plan to ensure the business enterprise can effectively respond to a data breach.
- Mentor junior analysts and stay current with the latest fraud tactics, cyber threats, and security technologies.
Requirements
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on payment fraud detection, resolution, and digital forensics.
- Demonstrated expertise in security best practices, risk analysis approaches and their practical application.
- Familiarity with ISO, CIS, NIST, CSF and SCF frameworks and security controls.
- Proven experience with forensic tools and applications (e.g., EnCase, FTK, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills, with a track record of using data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, other scripting languages) to investigate complex financial fraud schemes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing detailed reports and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
- Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Payments Professional (CPP), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Thanks & Regards
Veer. T | VRKIT Vision Inc
Contact: - 732-860-7306 | Email: veer@vrkitvision.com
Hi,
Job Title: Network Security Specialist/Forensic Analyst
Location - Ocoee FL. On-Site position
Duration - 12 months
Job Description
We're looking for a highly experienced and meticulous Network and Financial Risk Analyst with a strong background in financial controls, and digital forensics to join our team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can proactively prevent, detect, and resolve complex fraud schemes while ensuring our systems and processes meet the highest standards for protecting sensitive data.
Complexity: Intermediate professional level role. Develop security solutions for medium to high complex assignments. Works on multiple projects as a team member and may also lead systems related. May coach junior level technical staff.
Develops, evaluates and maintains systems that help detect and prevent suspicious transactions from being run and tested within the payment application.
Requires technical expertise in risk management tools, forensics (gathering of evidence, presentation, chain of custody, etc.), combined management tools, forensics (gathering of evidence, presentation, chain of custody, etc.) with knowledge of industry best practices and procedures.
Assists in the development and implementation of financial controls that will deter and prevent fraudulent activity.
Prepares status reports on security matters and develops security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures regarding suspected payment card and banking fraudulent transactions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct in-depth investigations into suspected payment card fraud and other financial crimes, from initial detection to final resolution.
- Utilize advanced digital forensic techniques to acquire, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources to support investigations and root cause analysis.
- Monitor and analyze transaction data, user behavior, and security alerts from SIEM (“Security Information and Event Management”) and fraud detection systems to identify suspicious patterns and indicators of compromise.
- Implement a monitoring system to identify at a minimum:
- Unusual spikes in failed payment transaction attempts.
- High volume of low-value transactions from the same IP or device on single credit cards.
- Multiple transactions in quick succession utilizing different credit cards but originating from the same IP, device fingerprint, or session ID.
- Perform Log & SIEM Analysis for web and payment logs to detect at a minimum:
- Burst patterns.
- Consistent failed authorizations.
- Repeated use of credit card data.
- Enable alerting on anomalies such as:
- Transaction volume per minute/hour.
- Failure rate thresholds.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams, including legal, compliance, and law enforcement, to manage investigation cases and provide expert testimony or detailed reports as needed or required.
- Conduct forensic readiness assessments and contribute to the development of the incident response plan to ensure the business enterprise can effectively respond to a data breach.
- Mentor junior analysts and stay current with the latest fraud tactics, cyber threats, and security technologies.
Requirements
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on payment fraud detection, resolution, and digital forensics.
- Demonstrated expertise in security best practices, risk analysis approaches and their practical application.
- Familiarity with ISO, CIS, NIST, CSF and SCF frameworks and security controls.
- Proven experience with forensic tools and applications (e.g., EnCase, FTK, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills, with a track record of using data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, other scripting languages) to investigate complex financial fraud schemes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing detailed reports and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
- Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Payments Professional (CPP), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Thanks & Regards
Veer. T | VRKIT Vision Inc
Contact: - 732-860-7306 | Email: veer@vrkitvision.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Security Specialist
Map your credentials to SOC codes
Network Security Specialists typically fall under SOC 15-1212. Confirm your degree and experience align with that classification before applying, because mismatches between your credentials and the employer's LCA job description are a common source of RFEs.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Network Security Specialist roles by verified LCA filing history. Employers with active DOL certifications for this title have already cleared the prevailing wage step, which shortens your path to an approved petition.
Verify prevailing wage levels using OFLC Wage Search
Before negotiating an offer, look up the Level I through Level IV wage bands for your metro area using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage on the LCA, and a shortfall can invalidate the petition.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-adjacent roles in defense contracting, cloud infrastructure, and financial services often require E-Verify enrollment by federal contract rules. These employers run structured HR processes and are generally more experienced with H-1B filings than smaller firms.
Document security clearance eligibility separately from visa status
Some Network Security Specialist roles require a clearance, which is granted by a federal agency, not USCIS. Clarify clearance eligibility with your prospective employer before the offer stage, because a visa-dependent candidate's clearance timeline differs from a U.S. citizen's.
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Find Network Security Specialist JobsNetwork Security Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Security Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS considers Network Security Specialist positions specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field. Roles centered on threat analysis, vulnerability management, or security architecture consistently meet that threshold. Employers document the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition to support the specialty occupation classification.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Network Security Specialist positions?
Federal contractors, large financial institutions, cloud providers, and managed security service providers are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. You can browse verified employers with LCA filing history for Network Security Specialist positions on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by DOL Labor Condition Application data so you're only seeing companies that have actively sponsored this job title.
Does a security clearance affect my H-1B sponsorship eligibility?
H-1B status and security clearance eligibility are determined by separate agencies. USCIS adjudicates the visa petition independently of any clearance investigation. Many Network Security Specialist roles in government contracting require a clearance, and some positions are restricted to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Confirm the clearance requirement before accepting an offer to avoid late-stage disqualification.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B if I'm currently on OPT doing network security work?
Yes, and this is one of the most common paths. Your employer files the H-1B petition during the April cap registration window. If selected, your status typically transitions to H-1B on October 1. If your OPT EAD expires before then, cap-gap rules extend your authorization automatically while the petition is pending, provided you remain employed with the same sponsoring employer.
What does the DOL prevailing wage requirement mean for my Network Security Specialist offer?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer submits an LCA to DOL certifying that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, reflects your experience and responsibilities. If your offer falls below the certified wage, DOL can reject the LCA and block the petition entirely, so confirm the wage level matches your role before signing.
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