H-1B Visa Security Project Manager Jobs
Security Project Managers oversee complex security programs that consistently qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in information security, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify prevailing wages through DOL before USCIS adjudicates the petition, a two-step process worth understanding before you apply.
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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 Project Manager
Verify your degree matches the petition
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the Security Project Manager role. A general business or IT degree may trigger an RFE unless your transcript shows security-specific coursework or you hold a recognized certification like CISSP or PMP.
Check LCA filings before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings for security and project management roles. This filters out companies that lack the filing infrastructure or history to sponsor candidates in this occupation.
Confirm the role title on the LCA matches yours
DOL certifies the LCA under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Security Project Manager roles can fall under different SOC codes depending on whether the focus is IT security or physical security, and a mismatch creates problems at USCIS adjudication.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, ask whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt or can structure a deferred start, since missing the filing window by even a few weeks resets the timeline by a full year.
Document security program scope in your experience letters
When your employer prepares the I-129 support letter, the program scope you managed matters. Letters that quantify team size, budget oversight, and security frameworks you governed are harder for USCIS to challenge on specialty occupation grounds than generic descriptions.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offered wage
Before signing an offer, run your job location and SOC code through OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets at least the Level I prevailing wage. An offer below the certified wage will cause the LCA to fail, stalling your entire petition.
H-1B Visa Security Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats Security Project Manager as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like cybersecurity, information security, or computer science. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to face an RFE on specialty occupation grounds, so the job description wording your employer uses in the LCA matters.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Security Project Manager roles?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in security and project management occupations. DOL publishes Labor Condition Application disclosure data quarterly, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data by role and employer so you can target companies that have actually filed petitions rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
Which SOC code applies to H-1B petitions for Security Project Manager positions?
The correct SOC code depends on the role's primary focus. IT security project management typically files under SOC 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers) or 15-1299 (Information Security Analysts, All Other). Physical security program management may fall under a different code. Confirm the code your employer plans to use before the LCA is filed, since the prevailing wage and specialty occupation analysis depend on it.
Can I change employers during my H-1B if I'm a Security Project Manager?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If you've held H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new job once the receipt notice is issued without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, and your new employer must file a fresh LCA for the position.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Security Project Manager?
Certifications like CISSP, CISM, PMP, or CISA don't substitute for the required bachelor's degree, but they support the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating the technical depth USCIS looks for. If your degree is in a field like business or general IT rather than cybersecurity specifically, these credentials help establish the connection between your background and the security-focused role description.