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Security Sales Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers in cybersecurity, cloud security, and enterprise software regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
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Get Access To All JobsBuild your best future with the Johnson Controls team
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
In this role, you will be responsible for promoting and selling Johnson Controls Security solutions to commercial customers, both new and existing. You will act as a brand steward, clearly communicating the value of our security services and technology while securing profitable sales opportunities and strengthening customer satisfaction through consistent follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and sell Johnson Controls Security products and services within an assigned local territory.
- Create new market share by developing business with local commercial customers.
- Expand existing accounts through add-ons, amendments, conversions, upgrades, and renewals.
- Identify prospects using creative lead-generation techniques and maintain productive relationships with current customers.
- Obtain referrals and work with Centers of Influence to support pipeline growth.
- Independently create call plans, customer follow-up strategies, and territory management tactics.
- Process work orders and complete required paperwork in accordance with approved procedures.
- Conduct post-installation follow-up to confirm commitments were met and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the full product and service offering, as well as customer needs and industry issues.
- Present solutions and recommendations to customer stakeholders, including senior-level executives.
How You Will Do It
- Adhere to Johnson Controls Security policies, procedures, products, programs, and services while representing the brand with professionalism and integrity.
- Take ownership of outcomes by balancing pipeline growth, customer retention, and follow-through after installation.
- Stay close to the customer and focus on what matters by understanding business needs, removing barriers, and tailoring solutions that fit each account.
- Improve every day through strong preparation, candid customer conversations, and continuous learning about our products, services, and market.
- Win as one team by collaborating with internal partners, sharing insights, and building trust with customers and Centers of Influence.
- Use disciplined time and territory management to prioritize prospects, follow up consistently, and advance opportunities efficiently.
- Work through a structured sales process from lead generation to close, then support a smooth customer handoff and follow-up.
- Keep documentation accurate and complete so work orders, customer commitments, and service details are handled correctly.
What we look for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to present effectively to senior-level executives within customer and Johnson Controls Security organizations.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule.
- Available for local travel.
Nice to Have
- College degree.
- At least 2 years of successful commercial sales experience in the security, IT, or other technology sales industry.
- Consistent ability to meet and exceed quota.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $55,000 - $70,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
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Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
In this role, you will be responsible for promoting and selling Johnson Controls Security solutions to commercial customers, both new and existing. You will act as a brand steward, clearly communicating the value of our security services and technology while securing profitable sales opportunities and strengthening customer satisfaction through consistent follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and sell Johnson Controls Security products and services within an assigned local territory.
- Create new market share by developing business with local commercial customers.
- Expand existing accounts through add-ons, amendments, conversions, upgrades, and renewals.
- Identify prospects using creative lead-generation techniques and maintain productive relationships with current customers.
- Obtain referrals and work with Centers of Influence to support pipeline growth.
- Independently create call plans, customer follow-up strategies, and territory management tactics.
- Process work orders and complete required paperwork in accordance with approved procedures.
- Conduct post-installation follow-up to confirm commitments were met and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the full product and service offering, as well as customer needs and industry issues.
- Present solutions and recommendations to customer stakeholders, including senior-level executives.
How You Will Do It
- Adhere to Johnson Controls Security policies, procedures, products, programs, and services while representing the brand with professionalism and integrity.
- Take ownership of outcomes by balancing pipeline growth, customer retention, and follow-through after installation.
- Stay close to the customer and focus on what matters by understanding business needs, removing barriers, and tailoring solutions that fit each account.
- Improve every day through strong preparation, candid customer conversations, and continuous learning about our products, services, and market.
- Win as one team by collaborating with internal partners, sharing insights, and building trust with customers and Centers of Influence.
- Use disciplined time and territory management to prioritize prospects, follow up consistently, and advance opportunities efficiently.
- Work through a structured sales process from lead generation to close, then support a smooth customer handoff and follow-up.
- Keep documentation accurate and complete so work orders, customer commitments, and service details are handled correctly.
What we look for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to present effectively to senior-level executives within customer and Johnson Controls Security organizations.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule.
- Available for local travel.
Nice to Have
- College degree.
- At least 2 years of successful commercial sales experience in the security, IT, or other technology sales industry.
- Consistent ability to meet and exceed quota.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $55,000 - $70,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Sales Engineer
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the specialty occupation. For Security Sales Engineers, degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, or electrical engineering are strongest. A business or marketing degree alone may trigger an RFE.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Security Sales Engineer maps to SOC code 41-3099 or 15-1212 depending on how the employer classifies the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which companies have filed LCAs for this title and which prevailing wage level they certified.
Target employers with pre-sales engineering teams
Companies with dedicated pre-sales or solutions engineering departments file H-1B petitions more routinely than those where sales engineers work as generalists. Cybersecurity vendors, managed security service providers, and cloud platform companies are the most active sponsors for this specific hybrid role.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Pull up Security Sales Engineer listings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation. That filtering step cuts out roles where sponsorship is listed as possible but rarely executed in practice.
Clarify the job classification before your offer letter
Some employers file Security Sales Engineers under a sales SOC code rather than a technical one. The SOC code drives the prevailing wage level and affects RFE risk. Confirm with HR which code they plan to use before the I-129 is prepared.
Time your application around the cap and lottery
H-1B cap petitions can only be filed once per fiscal year, with a registration window in March and an October 1 start date if selected. If you're negotiating an offer in late spring, factor in that your start date may be nearly 18 months out from registration.
H-1B Visa Security Sales Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Sales Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, cybersecurity, or electrical engineering. The technical depth of the role matters. If the position primarily involves sales with only light technical overlay, USCIS may question whether a specific degree is actually required, so the job description needs to clearly reflect the engineering component.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Security Sales Engineers?
Cybersecurity vendors, cloud infrastructure providers, and managed security service providers are the most active sponsors for this role. Employers with large enterprise sales teams and dedicated pre-sales engineering functions file H-1B petitions for this title most consistently. Browse Security Sales Engineer roles with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify which companies are actively sponsoring.
What SOC code applies to Security Sales Engineer H-1B petitions?
Employers most commonly file Security Sales Engineers under SOC 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) or 41-3099 (Sales Representatives, Services, All Other), depending on how technical the role is. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL will expect. A technical classification typically supports a stronger specialty occupation argument. You can cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile to see which classification better fits the duties in your offer letter.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I'm a Security Sales Engineer?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a new I-129, and USCIS reviews the role independently. The specialty occupation standard applies again, so the new job description needs to hold up to scrutiny on its own merits.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Security Sales Engineer hiring?
DOL requires your employer to certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the role and location. Security Sales Engineer wages vary significantly by metro area and by whether the role is classified as a sales or technical occupation. You can check prevailing wage levels for your location and SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before entering offer negotiations.