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Security Operations Analyst roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. Employers in financial services, defense contracting, healthcare, and tech regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
BETA Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security division. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned security professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility while continuing to build and strengthen our cyber defense operations. You will be instrumental in driving our incident response capabilities, security controls architecture, and emerging defense technologies while mentoring the next generation of security talent.
This position is designed for someone with a clear trajectory toward senior leadership roles in information security and the operational excellence to get there.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Lead and Mentor: Oversee incident response activities, manage triage and analysis workflows, and mentor junior security analysts to develop their technical and investigative capabilities
- Incident Response Operations: Serve as a senior responder for critical incidents; lead IR investigations from initial detection through root cause analysis and remediation; develop post-incident playbooks and lessons learned
- Security Controls: Design, implement, and optimize security controls across the enterprise; conduct control assessments, gap analyses, and recommendations for control enhancements
- Cyber Program Development: Contribute to the strategic growth and maturation of our information security program, including process improvements, tool optimization, and capability building
- AI-Driven Defense: Research, evaluate, and operationalize AI/ML solutions to enhance threat detection, anomaly identification, and security automation; work with security teams to integrate intelligent tools into our defense posture
- Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Conduct advanced threat analysis, develop indicators of compromise, and translate threat intelligence into actionable defensive measures
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all security activities align with regulatory requirements; maintain comprehensive documentation of security incidents, controls, and remediation efforts
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with IT operations, engineering, and business units to embed security into processes and systems
Minimum Qualifications:
- 7+ years of hands-on information security operational experience
- 5+ years of incident response and forensics experience (including triage, analysis, containment, and eradication)
- Demonstrated expertise in security controls design, implementation, and assessment
- Proven ability to mentor and develop junior security professionals
- Significant experience leading or contributing to the growth and maturation of information security programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Relevant security certifications (GIAC, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent)
- Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security orchestration tools
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- AI/ML in Cybersecurity: Hands-on experience implementing or leveraging machine learning and AI technologies to enhance detection, threat hunting, or automated response
- Enterprise Security Tools: Familiarity with platforms like Splunk, Elastic, CrowdStrike, Sentinel, or similar
- Threat Hunting: Advanced experience in proactive threat hunting and using data science techniques to identify threats
- Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages to automate security tasks
- Software assurance: Record of improving the security of applications through code review
- Cloud Security: Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Industry Leadership: History of speaking, publishing, or contributing thought leadership in the security community
Build electric airplanes with us!
BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Operations Analyst
Align your degree to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Security Operations Analysts typically file under SOC 15-1212. A degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or computer science gives you the cleanest fit and reduces RFE risk.
Target LCA-active employers first
Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Operations Analyst roles by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're only engaging companies that have already committed to H-1B sponsorship for this title, not ones that might sponsor in theory.
Flag clearance requirements before applying
Many Security Operations Analyst postings require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders are generally ineligible to obtain. Screen job descriptions for clearance language before investing time in applications, and prioritize roles at commercial or non-defense employers.
Request premium processing in your offer negotiation
Standard H-1B processing can run several months, leaving you in status limbo. Negotiate premium processing into your offer package before signing. USCIS currently adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, giving you a firm start-date you can plan around.
Verify prevailing wage before the LCA is filed
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Run your role and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before the offer is finalized to confirm the number they're quoting is compliant.
Document incident response experience precisely
USCIS scrutinizes Security Operations Analyst petitions more closely when duties look generalist. Use O*NET task descriptions as a framework when briefing your employer's attorney, and make sure your resume and support letter map specific tools like SIEM platforms to discrete job tasks.
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Find Security Operations Analyst JobsSecurity Operations Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is specific, not just preferred. Generalist postings that accept any technical degree or substitute years of experience for education are more likely to attract a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Security Operations Analyst positions?
Financial services, managed security service providers, healthcare systems, cloud infrastructure companies, and large enterprise tech firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. Defense and government contractors often post similar roles but require U.S. security clearances, which H-1B holders typically cannot obtain. Focusing your search on commercial-sector employers significantly widens your viable pool. Migrate Mate filters roles by verified LCA filing history so you can identify these employers quickly.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Security Operations Analyst employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer once they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS to approve it, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must still file an LCA and I-129 for the transfer. If the new role has materially different duties or a different SOC code, the petition should explain the continuity of specialty occupation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect the timeline for Security Operations Analyst job seekers?
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with registration opening in March for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, you have to wait until the next cycle unless you find a cap-exempt employer such as a university, nonprofit research institution, or government research organization. Planning your job search so you have an offer in hand before registration opens in March is the most reliable way to avoid a gap year.
What should I look for in a job posting to gauge whether an employer will actually sponsor an H-1B?
Explicit language like 'will sponsor work authorization' is a positive signal, but its absence doesn't mean the employer won't sponsor. A more reliable indicator is prior LCA filing history for the same job title and location. Employers who have filed LCAs for Security Operations Analysts before have already built the internal process and legal relationships to do it again. Checking that history before you apply saves you from pursuing roles where sponsorship is theoretical rather than practiced.
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