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Security Program Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. Employers in tech, defense contracting, finance, and healthcare regularly file H-1B petitions for this role, making it one of the more sponsorship-accessible positions in the security field.
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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$60,000.00 - $82,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems (electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems).
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Sets up daily team priorities, develops work schedules and assigns tasks. Responsible for developing and executing action plans and utilizing Shift Handoffs and designated operations reviews.
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Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, safety, etc.). Participates in development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.
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Coordinates efforts of service and/or customer groups to solicit resources tools, supplies, materials or services to meet production schedules.
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Responsible for eliminating safety incidents, improving equipment efficiency, and developing leadership capability and morale on a production line.
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Assists in training and career development; manages the performance management process. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
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May participate in the development of the budget to include forecasting manpower requirements and overhead expenditures.
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Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.
Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding and application of guidelines, procedures and processes in own job family
Business Expertise
- Applies understanding of how own team is impacted by upstream work of other teams
Leadership
- Supervises day-to-day work and participates in the coaching and development of employees
Problem Solving
- Uses judgment based on practice and precedent to resolve issues related to production schedules and daily priorities
Impact
- Impacts the quality and timeliness of team’s results and its contribution to team or department goals
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$60,000.00 - $82,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
-
Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems (electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems).
-
Sets up daily team priorities, develops work schedules and assigns tasks. Responsible for developing and executing action plans and utilizing Shift Handoffs and designated operations reviews.
-
Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, safety, etc.). Participates in development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.
-
Coordinates efforts of service and/or customer groups to solicit resources tools, supplies, materials or services to meet production schedules.
-
Responsible for eliminating safety incidents, improving equipment efficiency, and developing leadership capability and morale on a production line.
-
Assists in training and career development; manages the performance management process. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
-
May participate in the development of the budget to include forecasting manpower requirements and overhead expenditures.
-
Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.
Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding and application of guidelines, procedures and processes in own job family
Business Expertise
- Applies understanding of how own team is impacted by upstream work of other teams
Leadership
- Supervises day-to-day work and participates in the coaching and development of employees
Problem Solving
- Uses judgment based on practice and precedent to resolve issues related to production schedules and daily priorities
Impact
- Impacts the quality and timeliness of team’s results and its contribution to team or department goals
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Program Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to Security Program Manager duties. A degree in information systems, cybersecurity, or computer science maps cleanly. An unrelated degree will need a credential evaluation and employer justification letter to hold up under scrutiny.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by job title before applying. Employers who have filed LCAs for security management roles in the last two years are far more likely to sponsor again than those with no filing history.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Search Security Program Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this job category. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor at all.
Clarify clearance requirements before the offer stage
Many Security Program Manager roles in defense and federal contracting require a security clearance that employers cannot initiate until you have a status that allows it. Confirm whether the role is clearance-gated before entering salary negotiation or the H-1B petition process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier matches your experience level
DOL assigns wage levels I through IV for LCA filings. Security Program Manager roles for senior candidates typically fall at Level III or IV. If your employer files at Level I, USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether the role genuinely qualifies as specialty occupation.
Understand how the 60-day grace period affects your timeline
If you're transitioning from another H-1B employer, you have 60 days after your last day of employment before your status lapses. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work upon filing, not upon USCIS approval.
H-1B Visa Security Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Security Program Manager positions typically require a degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science, and the O*NET profile for this occupation supports that classification. Employers should document the degree requirement explicitly in the LCA and offer letter to reduce the risk of an RFE.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Security Program Manager roles?
Technology companies, defense contractors, financial services firms, and large healthcare systems file H-1B petitions for Security Program Managers regularly. Federal contractors often have the highest demand because compliance and risk management mandates require dedicated program leadership. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate before you apply.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Security Program Manager role without waiting for cap selection?
Yes. If you already hold H-1B status, a new employer can file a petition on your behalf under portability rules. You can begin work as soon as the new petition is received by USCIS, not when it's approved. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, so the degree and job duties requirements apply even for transfers.
What documents does my employer need to file an H-1B for a Security Program Manager position?
Your employer files a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting Form I-129 to USCIS. They'll need your degree transcripts, a detailed job description confirming the specialty occupation requirement, and evidence that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the position. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation report is typically included as supporting evidence.
How does a security clearance requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
A security clearance can complicate sponsorship because many clearances require U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status, which H-1B holders don't hold. Some positions require only a Public Trust designation, which is accessible to H-1B holders. Clarify the clearance level before accepting an offer. If the role requires a full Secret or Top Secret clearance, most employers will not be able to sponsor you for it.