H-1B Visa Security Compliance Analyst Jobs
Security Compliance Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under SOC code 15-1212, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for this role must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and cap-subject petitions enter the annual 85,000-slot lottery each April.
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Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Vestwell Corporate Information Technology team is looking for an experienced, meticulous and detail-oriented Information Security compliance analyst to be responsible for monitoring the compliance systems in our rapidly scaling organization. The compliance analyst's responsibilities include reviewing our SOC controls and comparing them to actions today, coming up with new automations to confirm compliance, responding to RFPs, and building a library of knowledge to speed up the RFP response program. You will work cross-functionally with teams such as Security and Engineering to identify and correct any flaws in our Compliance systems as well as Legal and Compliance to advise on best practices and policies. You should have a sound working knowledge of compliance, including audits and RFPs. You should be detail oriented with strong analytical skills and have good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage cybersecurity risk processes, including risk registers, findings, vulnerabilities, remediation plans, ownership, escalation, and business acceptance within the Vestwell Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution.
- Manage cybersecurity compliance obligations across regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, including NIST, ISO and SOC 1&2, and other applicable cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
- Coordinate cybersecurity audits, assessments, evidence requests, customer reviews, and remediation tracking in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders.
- Support customer, vendor, supplier, and subcontractor cybersecurity risk management, including questionnaires, contract reviews, security expectations, and customer-facing services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The Necessities
- Experience with SOC, ISO, and other audits
- Experience responding to RFPs
- Experience working cross-teams to implement new compliance processes
- Vendor management, review experience
The Extras
- Familiarity with software such as:
+ Crowdstrike
+ Vanta
+ Responsive
- Led an audit response
LOCATION
This role will be based in our New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90K - $105K base
This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com; any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
Vestwell’s Privacy Policy.
Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.
INTRODUCTION
Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Vestwell Corporate Information Technology team is looking for an experienced, meticulous and detail-oriented Information Security compliance analyst to be responsible for monitoring the compliance systems in our rapidly scaling organization. The compliance analyst's responsibilities include reviewing our SOC controls and comparing them to actions today, coming up with new automations to confirm compliance, responding to RFPs, and building a library of knowledge to speed up the RFP response program. You will work cross-functionally with teams such as Security and Engineering to identify and correct any flaws in our Compliance systems as well as Legal and Compliance to advise on best practices and policies. You should have a sound working knowledge of compliance, including audits and RFPs. You should be detail oriented with strong analytical skills and have good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage cybersecurity risk processes, including risk registers, findings, vulnerabilities, remediation plans, ownership, escalation, and business acceptance within the Vestwell Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution.
- Manage cybersecurity compliance obligations across regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, including NIST, ISO and SOC 1&2, and other applicable cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
- Coordinate cybersecurity audits, assessments, evidence requests, customer reviews, and remediation tracking in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders.
- Support customer, vendor, supplier, and subcontractor cybersecurity risk management, including questionnaires, contract reviews, security expectations, and customer-facing services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The Necessities
- Experience with SOC, ISO, and other audits
- Experience responding to RFPs
- Experience working cross-teams to implement new compliance processes
- Vendor management, review experience
The Extras
- Familiarity with software such as:
+ Crowdstrike
+ Vanta
+ Responsive
- Led an audit response
LOCATION
This role will be based in our New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $90K - $105K base
This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com; any other domain not ending in vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.
Vestwell’s Privacy Policy.
Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Compliance Analyst
Map your credentials to SOC 15-1212
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on your degree field matching the role. Pull the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts to confirm which degree disciplines align, then frame your resume and cover letter around that mapping before applying.
Filter employers by active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to search Security Compliance Analyst roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already cleared DOL prevailing wage certification for this occupation, not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds strengthens your negotiating position and flags underpaying offers early.
Ask employers about cap-exempt pathways
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition skips the lottery entirely. Security compliance roles exist at these institutions, and a direct hire there lets you start immediately rather than waiting for an October 1 start date.
Prepare documentation for specialty occupation RFEs
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on security compliance roles when the job description includes generalist IT duties. Gather evidence that the position requires a specific degree field, including internal job requisitions, org charts, and employer attestation letters, before your petition is filed.
Time your job search around the H-1B registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for a roughly two-week window. If you're on OPT, start active employer outreach no later than January so hiring managers have time to get legal counsel engaged and submit your registration before the deadline closes.
H-1B Visa Security Compliance Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Compliance Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Security Compliance Analyst under SOC code 15-1212, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. The key is that your degree field must correspond directly to the role's duties. Generalist IT degrees can create complications if the employer's job description doesn't clearly require specialized knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Security Compliance Analyst roles?
Financial services firms, healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large technology companies are the most consistent sponsors for this role, largely because they face mandatory compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP that create sustained demand. Migrate Mate lets you search Security Compliance Analyst openings filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established.
Can I work as a Security Compliance Analyst on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, provided your OPT authorization is still valid and the role falls within your degree field. If your start date extends past your OPT end date, the cap-gap rule covers you through September 30 of the fiscal year your petition was filed, as long as your employer submitted a timely H-1B petition before your OPT expired. USCIS governs cap-gap eligibility.
What happens to my H-1B if I change employers mid-year as a Security Compliance Analyst?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer using H-1B portability under AC21, which lets you start with the new company as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires, and the new role must be in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification as the original petition.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Security Compliance Analyst job offers?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit an LCA to the DOL certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Security Compliance Analyst role in your work location. The DOL assigns wages across four levels based on experience and responsibility. An offer below the certified prevailing wage will not pass DOL review, making it a hard floor in salary negotiations.