H-1B Visa Security Operations Engineer Jobs

Security Operations Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through a Labor Condition Application before USCIS approves the petition.

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Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst / AI-Automation Engineer
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Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst / AI-Automation Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Security Engineering
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Senior Cloud Data Ops Engineer
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Senior Cloud Data Ops Engineer
Granite Telecommunications
Quincy, Massachusetts
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Database Administration (DBA)
Cloud Engineering
Automation QA
$140k - $180k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Engineering Ops Manager
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Engineering Ops Manager
CBRE
New York, New York
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$155k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Supervisor - Gas Maintenance & Ops
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Lead Supervisor - Gas Maintenance & Ops
Avangrid
Geneva, New York
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Construction Management
Compliance & Risk
$116k - $145k/yr
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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Account Management Ops Consultant
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Account Management Ops Consultant
Bank of America
Charlotte, North Carolina
Account Management
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service
On-Site
None

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Operations Engineer

Verify your degree meets specialty occupation

USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to security engineering. A degree in computer science, information security, or electrical engineering holds up well. A general business or unrelated STEM degree may trigger a Request for Evidence.

Check employer LCA filings before applying

Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Operations Engineer roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This tells you which companies have actually filed for this occupation, not just which ones claim to sponsor.

Target E-Verify enrolled employers early

STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled, but H-1B sponsors aren't required to be. Still, E-Verify enrollment often signals an employer's experience processing work-authorization paperwork, which matters when your H-1B timeline is tight.

Clarify the SOC code on your offer letter

Security Operations Engineers typically file under SOC 15-1212 or 15-1299. Ask your employer's immigration counsel which code they plan to use before the LCA is filed. The DOL's prevailing wage tier depends on this classification.

Look up your prevailing wage before negotiating

Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before your salary discussion. Your offer must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage for the position's SOC code, or USCIS can challenge the petition.

Confirm cap-subject status if changing employers

If you're moving from a cap-exempt institution like a university research lab to a private employer, you'll need to enter the H-1B lottery. Your 60-day grace period after your last day of employment is the window to start a new petition.

H-1B Visa Security Operations Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Security Operations Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Security Operations Engineer falls under computer occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems. The key is that your employer's job description must specify a degree requirement, not just state a preference. Roles where any general degree suffices can face specialty occupation challenges.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Security Operations Engineer roles?

Technology companies, defense contractors, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for security engineering roles. Rather than guessing based on company size or reputation, search Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications specifically for security-related occupations. LCA history is a direct indicator of H-1B sponsorship experience.

How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Security Operations Engineer H-1B petitions?

Your employer must certify through a Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code, experience level, and work location. Security Operations Engineers in high-cost metros typically fall at higher wage levels. If the offer is below the prevailing wage for your classification, the LCA will be denied and the H-1B petition can't proceed.

Can a Security Operations Engineer change employers on an H-1B?

Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current H-1B petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. You don't need to wait for approval before starting the new role, as long as the transfer petition is pending and the new position is in the same or a closely related occupation.

Does a security clearance affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?

It can complicate it. Some Security Operations Engineer positions require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders on temporary status may not be eligible to obtain or maintain depending on the clearance level and the agency's policies. Employers posting clearance-required roles may exclude H-1B candidates entirely. Prioritize roles where clearance is preferred but not required, or where the employer explicitly states they sponsor H-1B applicants for the position.