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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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The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.