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Security Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, 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 cybersecurity.
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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) enterprise level EHR Security Analyst will be responsible for supporting the security, access, and user provisioning requirements of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) environment along with providing support tier 1 to the EHR end users on related areas.
This position provides technical and functional support for EHR security configuration, user access, security roles, authentication, auditing, and access-related troubleshooting. The Security Analyst works with clinical, operational, information technology, privacy, compliance, and application support teams to ensure users have appropriate access to EHR applications based on their job responsibilities and organizational policies.
The EHR Security Support Analyst provides technical and functional security support for the Cerner Electronic Health Record environment. This role is responsible for maintaining appropriate user access, supporting security configuration, monitoring access-related activities, troubleshooting security issues, and assisting with the implementation and sustainment of EHR security controls.
The EHR Security Support Analyst is responsible for managing and helping define user access policies, security policies, and role-based permissions within the EHR. This role will work closely with the EHR Application team, ISO Team, and HIPAA compliance officer among others to ensure that the application is compliant with HIPAA standards, organizational security policies, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Map and maintain EHR positions definitions, which includes Millenium Positions, Preferences, and OHPAC Security groups with VDH Positions.
- Review and process EHR access requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, organizational standards, and role-based access requirements.
- Create, modify, and terminate user access based on approved requests and established processes.
- Monitor and enforce appropriate use of EHR Access Control Positions and Policies, ensuring that users have the correct level of access based on their roles and their job functions.
- Work with EHR Security Officer, IT Technical team, Support Team, and EHR Core team to help define and automate user provisioning and offboarding procedures.
- Monitor and conduct internal security audits of the EHR application to identify and mitigate risks and/or vulnerabilities detected.
- Work with EHR Security Officer to develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines related to the Application.
- Work with EHR Security Officer and ISO Office and EHR Core team to define and complete security documentation and downtime procedures according to VDH Security guidelines.
- Work with EHR Security Officer to respond and investigate security incidents related to EHR Application ensuring timely resolution and proper reporting to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the EHR implementation and optimization teams to ensure that security measures are integrated into the deployment of new features, updates, and third-party applications.
- Stay informed about emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices related to EHR systems.
- Recommend improvements and optimizations to the EHR security environment based on industry trends and emerging threats.
- Monitor user behavior by using tools like P2Sentinel to determine trends and possible incidents.
- Work with EHR Security Officer and EHR Core team to assist on internal and external audits.
- Participate in Cerner/OHPAC upgrades, security patches, and system maintenance to ensure ongoing security.
- Participate in the Domain Strategy for EHR Application.
- Stay up to date with security updates, best practices, and regulatory changes.
Required Experience
Three plus years of IT experience.
Three plus years of healthcare IT experience.
Strong understanding of Millenium and OHPAC security positions required.
Strong understanding of EHR Systems.
Understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, meaningful user, and other healthcare security regulations.
Experience with Active Directory (AD), single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity management solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills related to Cerner/OHPAC security and access issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with IT teams, compliance officers, and end users.
Familiarity with healthcare IT infrastructure, including networking, firewalls, and database security.
Knowledge of Discern and ccl.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Understanding of Millenium and OHPAC security positions
Required 3 Years
Healthcare IT experience
Required 3 Years
IT experience
Highly desired 3 Years
Strong understanding of EHR Systems, specifically OH/Cerner
Highly desired 3 Years
Understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, meaningful user, and other healthcare security regulations
Highly desired 3 Months
Experience with Active Directory (AD), single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity management solutions
Highly desired 3 Years
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills related to Cerner/OHPAC security and access issues
Required 3 Years
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with IT teams, compliance officers, and end users
Required 3 Years
Familiarity with healthcare IT infrastructure, including networking, firewalls, and database security
Highly desired 3 Years
Knowledge of Discern and ccl
Required 3 Years
Job Summary
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) enterprise level EHR Security Analyst will be responsible for supporting the security, access, and user provisioning requirements of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) environment along with providing support tier 1 to the EHR end users on related areas.
This position provides technical and functional support for EHR security configuration, user access, security roles, authentication, auditing, and access-related troubleshooting. The Security Analyst works with clinical, operational, information technology, privacy, compliance, and application support teams to ensure users have appropriate access to EHR applications based on their job responsibilities and organizational policies.
The EHR Security Support Analyst provides technical and functional security support for the Cerner Electronic Health Record environment. This role is responsible for maintaining appropriate user access, supporting security configuration, monitoring access-related activities, troubleshooting security issues, and assisting with the implementation and sustainment of EHR security controls.
The EHR Security Support Analyst is responsible for managing and helping define user access policies, security policies, and role-based permissions within the EHR. This role will work closely with the EHR Application team, ISO Team, and HIPAA compliance officer among others to ensure that the application is compliant with HIPAA standards, organizational security policies, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Map and maintain EHR positions definitions, which includes Millenium Positions, Preferences, and OHPAC Security groups with VDH Positions.
- Review and process EHR access requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, organizational standards, and role-based access requirements.
- Create, modify, and terminate user access based on approved requests and established processes.
- Monitor and enforce appropriate use of EHR Access Control Positions and Policies, ensuring that users have the correct level of access based on their roles and their job functions.
- Work with EHR Security Officer, IT Technical team, Support Team, and EHR Core team to help define and automate user provisioning and offboarding procedures.
- Monitor and conduct internal security audits of the EHR application to identify and mitigate risks and/or vulnerabilities detected.
- Work with EHR Security Officer to develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines related to the Application.
- Work with EHR Security Officer and ISO Office and EHR Core team to define and complete security documentation and downtime procedures according to VDH Security guidelines.
- Work with EHR Security Officer to respond and investigate security incidents related to EHR Application ensuring timely resolution and proper reporting to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the EHR implementation and optimization teams to ensure that security measures are integrated into the deployment of new features, updates, and third-party applications.
- Stay informed about emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices related to EHR systems.
- Recommend improvements and optimizations to the EHR security environment based on industry trends and emerging threats.
- Monitor user behavior by using tools like P2Sentinel to determine trends and possible incidents.
- Work with EHR Security Officer and EHR Core team to assist on internal and external audits.
- Participate in Cerner/OHPAC upgrades, security patches, and system maintenance to ensure ongoing security.
- Participate in the Domain Strategy for EHR Application.
- Stay up to date with security updates, best practices, and regulatory changes.
Required Experience
Three plus years of IT experience.
Three plus years of healthcare IT experience.
Strong understanding of Millenium and OHPAC security positions required.
Strong understanding of EHR Systems.
Understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, meaningful user, and other healthcare security regulations.
Experience with Active Directory (AD), single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity management solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills related to Cerner/OHPAC security and access issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with IT teams, compliance officers, and end users.
Familiarity with healthcare IT infrastructure, including networking, firewalls, and database security.
Knowledge of Discern and ccl.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Understanding of Millenium and OHPAC security positions
Required 3 Years
Healthcare IT experience
Required 3 Years
IT experience
Highly desired 3 Years
Strong understanding of EHR Systems, specifically OH/Cerner
Highly desired 3 Years
Understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, meaningful user, and other healthcare security regulations
Highly desired 3 Months
Experience with Active Directory (AD), single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity management solutions
Highly desired 3 Years
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills related to Cerner/OHPAC security and access issues
Required 3 Years
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with IT teams, compliance officers, and end users
Required 3 Years
Familiarity with healthcare IT infrastructure, including networking, firewalls, and database security
Highly desired 3 Years
Knowledge of Discern and ccl
Required 3 Years
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Analyst
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly supports a Security Analyst position. A degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity strengthens your case. A general business degree with no security coursework can trigger an RFE.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to extend STEM OPT. Confirming E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer saves you from losing work authorization mid-sponsorship.
Check LCA filings for your exact SOC code
Security Analysts are classified under SOC code 15-1212. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs under that specific code, so you're targeting companies with documented H-1B sponsorship history for your role.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and level. Run your title and ZIP code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offer clears the wage floor required for LCA certification.
Clarify security clearance eligibility early
Some federal contractor Security Analyst roles require clearances that H-1B holders can't obtain due to citizenship requirements. Ask hiring managers directly whether the role involves clearance-restricted work before your employer invests in sponsorship filings.
Time your petition around the cap-gap window
If you're on OPT when your employer files your H-1B petition, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Confirm your employer files before April 1 to preserve continuous employment.
H-1B Visa Security Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Security Analyst as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as computer science, information security, or management information systems. Employers must document in the LCA that the role's duties require that specific theoretical and practical knowledge base, not just general technical aptitude.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Security Analysts?
Financial services, healthcare systems, defense contractors, cloud infrastructure companies, and large enterprise technology firms file LCAs for Security Analyst roles with the highest frequency. Government contractors are a notable exception: some roles require security clearances that are only available to U.S. citizens, which effectively excludes H-1B candidates. Screening for clearance requirements before applying saves significant time.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Security Analyst positions?
Search Migrate Mate's job board, which surfaces roles from employers with verified LCA filing history under the Security Analyst SOC code. This filters out listings from employers who have never filed for this role type, so you're spending time on companies with a documented track record of sponsoring candidates in your position.
Can I switch Security Analyst employers on an H-1B without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files a new H-1B petition before your current one expires, you can start the new role as soon as the petition receipt is issued. The new role must be in the same or a similar SOC occupational classification, which is generally satisfied by another Security Analyst title or closely related cybersecurity role.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Security Analyst role?
Industry certifications like CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH don't substitute for the degree requirement, but they reinforce your employer's case that the position genuinely requires specialized knowledge. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, certifications combined with detailed documentation of role duties can help counter an RFE challenging whether your background supports the specialty occupation classification.