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Security Operations Center roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. SOC analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders are among the most actively sponsored roles in cybersecurity, with demand concentrated in defense contractors, financial institutions, and managed security service providers.
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The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
As a Senior Manager, Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), you will lead our 24/7/365 global security monitoring, intelligence, and incident response operations. This role is critical in protecting our people, assets, operations, and brand by ensuring world-class situational awareness and response capabilities.
You will also lead the evolution of our GSOC into a modern fusion center, integrating physical security, threat intelligence, business continuity, insider risk, and crisis management into a unified global function.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Direct all daily operations of the Global Security Operations Center, ensuring 24/7 situational awareness, threat monitoring, and incident response.
- Serve as the senior operational lead for global security incidents, coordinating cross functional response and ensuring timely, accurate reporting to leadership. Partner with business continuity, legal, HR, IT security, and regional security teams to ensure unified response to critical events.
- Lead and mentor GSOC analysts, supervisors, and technical staff; maintain a high performance culture focused on accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment.
- Lead the design and implementation of a future fusion center model that consolidates intelligence, investigations, insider threat, and crisis response functions. Oversee technology platforms and automation solutions.
- Establish and enforce GSOC operational standards, SOPs, escalation protocols, and quality assurance programs.
- Oversee future global alarm monitoring, travel risk management, executive protection support, and emergency communications.
- Maintain and continuously improve incident management frameworks, communication protocols, and after action review processes.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and products tailored to both executive leadership and operational teams.
- Drive modernization initiatives such as AI assisted analytics, automation, and data fusion capabilities. Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, resilient, and scalable GSOC infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain KPIs, metrics, and reporting frameworks that demonstrate GSOC performance efficiency and risk reduction impact.
- Ensure compliance with global regulations, privacy requirements, and internal policies.
- Support executive protection, travel security, and major corporate events with intelligence and operational coordination.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, National Security, Criminal Justice, International Studies, security management, emergency management, or equivalent field work experience
- Preferred 5+ Years of prior relevant experience in investigative, security management, emergency management, intelligence analyst, or analytics intelligence tradecraft (or similar position)
- Preferred 5+ Years of prior relevant experience in managing GSOC, intelligence, or fusion center operations
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Relocation Assistance Program (if applicable)
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development opportunities through employee programs and network groups
- Free parking on and off-shift at all MGM Resorts properties
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
Las Vegas, Nevada
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
As a Senior Manager, Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), you will lead our 24/7/365 global security monitoring, intelligence, and incident response operations. This role is critical in protecting our people, assets, operations, and brand by ensuring world-class situational awareness and response capabilities.
You will also lead the evolution of our GSOC into a modern fusion center, integrating physical security, threat intelligence, business continuity, insider risk, and crisis management into a unified global function.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Direct all daily operations of the Global Security Operations Center, ensuring 24/7 situational awareness, threat monitoring, and incident response.
- Serve as the senior operational lead for global security incidents, coordinating cross functional response and ensuring timely, accurate reporting to leadership. Partner with business continuity, legal, HR, IT security, and regional security teams to ensure unified response to critical events.
- Lead and mentor GSOC analysts, supervisors, and technical staff; maintain a high performance culture focused on accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment.
- Lead the design and implementation of a future fusion center model that consolidates intelligence, investigations, insider threat, and crisis response functions. Oversee technology platforms and automation solutions.
- Establish and enforce GSOC operational standards, SOPs, escalation protocols, and quality assurance programs.
- Oversee future global alarm monitoring, travel risk management, executive protection support, and emergency communications.
- Maintain and continuously improve incident management frameworks, communication protocols, and after action review processes.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and products tailored to both executive leadership and operational teams.
- Drive modernization initiatives such as AI assisted analytics, automation, and data fusion capabilities. Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, resilient, and scalable GSOC infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain KPIs, metrics, and reporting frameworks that demonstrate GSOC performance efficiency and risk reduction impact.
- Ensure compliance with global regulations, privacy requirements, and internal policies.
- Support executive protection, travel security, and major corporate events with intelligence and operational coordination.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, National Security, Criminal Justice, International Studies, security management, emergency management, or equivalent field work experience
- Preferred 5+ Years of prior relevant experience in investigative, security management, emergency management, intelligence analyst, or analytics intelligence tradecraft (or similar position)
- Preferred 5+ Years of prior relevant experience in managing GSOC, intelligence, or fusion center operations
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Relocation Assistance Program (if applicable)
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development opportunities through employee programs and network groups
- Free parking on and off-shift at all MGM Resorts properties
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts
Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Security Operations Center
Verify your SOC role qualifies
Pull the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts and confirm your job duties align with the specialty occupation definition. USCIS scrutinizes SOC roles where the posting says a degree is preferred rather than required, which can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter SOC and cybersecurity roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Check E-Verify enrollment before applying
Federal contractors and STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled. SOC roles at defense contractors and government subcontractors are common, and E-Verify enrollment is a prerequisite you can confirm before investing time in the application process.
Align your credentials to prevailing wage tiers
Run your SOC job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer. Employers file the LCA at a specific wage level, and a mismatch between your offer and the certified wage is a common reason H-1B petitions face delays.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive starts
SOC teams often need analysts onboarded quickly after incidents or contract awards. Ask your employer early whether they'll file USCIS premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day adjudication and avoids months of uncertainty on both sides.
Document clearance eligibility separately from visa status
Many SOC roles at defense and government contractors require security clearances that are only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Confirm the clearance requirement before the offer stage to avoid pursuing roles you can't legally accept on H-1B status.
H-1B Visa Security Operations Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Operations Center jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, SOC analyst and related roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a closely related field. The key requirement is that the degree must be a genuine prerequisite for the role, not just a preference. Employers confirm this through the Labor Condition Application they file with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for SOC roles?
Financial services firms, managed security service providers, healthcare networks, and large technology companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for SOC positions. Defense contractors also hire SOC analysts in volume, though many of those roles require security clearances unavailable to H-1B holders. You can browse SOC roles filtered by sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which sectors are actively filing LCAs for these positions.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B if I'm currently on OPT doing SOC work?
Yes. If your employer filed an H-1B petition on your behalf during the registration window and you were selected, you can transition from OPT to H-1B status on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically, provided the petition was filed before your OPT end date. USCIS issues cap-gap guidance each cycle confirming these terms.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off from a SOC position?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, file for a change of status to another visa category, or depart the U.S. During this window, you aren't authorized to work. A new employer must file a transfer petition before you begin work. USCIS allows H-1B portability, meaning you can start with the new employer once the petition is filed, not after approval.
Does a security clearance requirement affect my H-1B eligibility for SOC roles?
The H-1B visa itself doesn't restrict you from applying to cleared roles, but most federal security clearances at the Secret level and above require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, making those positions off-limits on H-1B status. Roles at commercial SOC teams without a clearance requirement are generally accessible. Confirming the clearance requirement before the offer stage prevents wasted interviews and avoids complications in the filing process.