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Security Researcher roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations SOC codes, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. Employers in defense contracting, cloud infrastructure, and financial services are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this role.
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As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CrowdStrike is looking for a self-starting, action-oriented, and highly motivated Security Researcher to join our Counter Adversary Operations Team. This position will require the candidate to track and collect information related to Latam-language-focused eCrime actors, tools, tradecraft, and techniques in a wide variety of environments, to include the deep and dark web and is instrumental in providing unique insight into finished Intelligence products used by CrowdStrike customers and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be an operational security (OPSEC)-savvy, detail-oriented problem solver, and have experience driving concurrent projects, self-motivation and ability to execute assigned tasks to completion with minimal direction.
- Collect unique, relevant actionable, and timely information to answer established standing and ad hoc requirements related to eCrime actors, especially Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Leverage engagement skills and OSINT tradecraft to follow up on leads and identify eCrime threat actors and track them in various online communities.
- Identify current and emerging cyber threats and trends pertaining to eCrime threat actors, including technical information with a special focus around Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Collaborate with teams producing analytical reports and threat estimates pertaining to eCrime topics, especially Latam language threat actors.
- Employ secure virtual operational tradecraft methods and practices.
- Language capabilities including, but not limited to, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Experience conducting OSINT investigations using Latam-language skills.
- Experience in navigating a wide variety of cyber threat actor environments, to include social media, hidden services, and forums.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of eCrime groups generally.
- Practical knowledge of technical terminology, tools, and tactics employed by eCrime actors, particularly those used by Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and identify creative solutions to difficult problems and scenarios with persistence. Tenacity is key.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as self-motivation to collect independently and proactively.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines with minimal guidance.
- Excellent attention to detail.
BONUS POINTS
Practical experience with virtual HUMINT is highly desirable.
Prior intelligence community, human intelligence (HUMINT), or cyber threat intelligence background highly preferred.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CROWDSTRIKE
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions—including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs—on valid job requirements.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 11-15-2026
INTRODUCTION
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CrowdStrike is looking for a self-starting, action-oriented, and highly motivated Security Researcher to join our Counter Adversary Operations Team. This position will require the candidate to track and collect information related to Latam-language-focused eCrime actors, tools, tradecraft, and techniques in a wide variety of environments, to include the deep and dark web and is instrumental in providing unique insight into finished Intelligence products used by CrowdStrike customers and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be an operational security (OPSEC)-savvy, detail-oriented problem solver, and have experience driving concurrent projects, self-motivation and ability to execute assigned tasks to completion with minimal direction.
- Collect unique, relevant actionable, and timely information to answer established standing and ad hoc requirements related to eCrime actors, especially Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Leverage engagement skills and OSINT tradecraft to follow up on leads and identify eCrime threat actors and track them in various online communities.
- Identify current and emerging cyber threats and trends pertaining to eCrime threat actors, including technical information with a special focus around Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Collaborate with teams producing analytical reports and threat estimates pertaining to eCrime topics, especially Latam language threat actors.
- Employ secure virtual operational tradecraft methods and practices.
- Language capabilities including, but not limited to, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Experience conducting OSINT investigations using Latam-language skills.
- Experience in navigating a wide variety of cyber threat actor environments, to include social media, hidden services, and forums.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of eCrime groups generally.
- Practical knowledge of technical terminology, tools, and tactics employed by eCrime actors, particularly those used by Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and identify creative solutions to difficult problems and scenarios with persistence. Tenacity is key.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as self-motivation to collect independently and proactively.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines with minimal guidance.
- Excellent attention to detail.
BONUS POINTS
Practical experience with virtual HUMINT is highly desirable.
Prior intelligence community, human intelligence (HUMINT), or cyber threat intelligence background highly preferred.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CROWDSTRIKE
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions—including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs—on valid job requirements.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 11-15-2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Security Researcher
Align your degree to SOC codes
Security Researcher positions file under SOC codes like 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts). Confirm your degree field maps directly to the role's O*NET classification before applying, a mismatch is the most common specialty occupation RFE trigger.
Target employers with security clearance programs
Defense contractors and federal IT vendors file H-1B petitions regularly for security researchers because cleared roles are hard to fill domestically. Employers already invested in clearance sponsorship are structurally more likely to sponsor H-1B status for the same roles.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for Security Researcher roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. That filing history tells you the employer has already navigated DOL certification for this job category.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must certify your wage against the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search to see which Level applies to your seniority, Level I covers entry roles, Level IV covers senior researchers, before salary discussions begin.
Document your CVEs and published research early
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize specialty occupation claims for security researchers. Compile CVE credits, published vulnerability disclosures, conference presentations, and any bug bounty acknowledgments into your petition support file before the employer files the I-129.
Account for premium processing in your start date
Standard I-129 processing can run several months. If your offer letter sets a firm start date, ask your employer to file with premium processing through USCIS, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days and protects against a delayed transfer or new-hire onboarding gap.
H-1B Visa Security Researcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Researcher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Security Researcher positions typically fall under computer occupations SOC codes and require 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 require a specific degree, not just accept any bachelor's degree. USCIS will scrutinize the degree-to-role connection, so the job posting language matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Security Researchers?
Defense contractors, cloud infrastructure providers, financial services firms, and cybersecurity product companies are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Security Researcher roles. These sectors face persistent talent shortages in security specializations, which drives repeat LCA filings. You can identify employers with verified filing history in this occupation by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA data by job category.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Security Researcher role without restarting the process?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer still needs to file a fresh LCA with DOL for the new position and location. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval before starting, but you must not stop working for your current employer before the transfer petition is filed.
Does a Security Researcher role with a government contractor require special H-1B considerations?
Government contractor roles sometimes require security clearances, which are separate from H-1B status but affect practical employability. H-1B status itself doesn't bar clearance eligibility, but clearance adjudication for non-U.S. citizens involves additional scrutiny. Some contractor positions are also on federal premises subject to place-of-employment LCA rules, meaning your employer must post the LCA at each worksite, which can complicate multi-site or remote arrangements under DOL regulations.
What happens to my H-1B if my Security Researcher role shifts to a different focus area?
If your job duties change materially, such as moving from vulnerability research to a primarily managerial or product function, your employer may need to file an amended I-129 with USCIS to reflect the new role. The amended petition requires a new LCA if the SOC code, job title, or work location changes. Minor scope expansions within the same occupation generally don't require amendment, but significant structural role changes do trigger the filing obligation under USCIS guidance.