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Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.
This is a hybrid‑remote role based out of the Dublin, OH office, with employees expected to work onsite on designated in‑office days each week.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
IT Security Specialist IV
Job Summary:
Performs the most complex operations of the security functions as they relate to policy administration/enforcement, project management, physical security, mainframe provisioning, and audit liaison. Escalates issues to management for resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Works with all areas of the company to review projects relating to Development, Servers and Network resources to determine and document risk associated to policy enforcement and administration.
- Manages projects specific to security, including aligning internal and external resources to complete projects critical to Security Administration.
- Interacts with users requests through the corporate provisioning system to ensure appropriate accesses are granted to system and audit controls are in place; performs routine physical security planning/review including card key access; interacts with audits and auditors to support and maintains corporate certification initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7 Years Relevant IT Experience
Professional Certification(s):
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Preferred.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Advanced Understanding of current technical architecture including but not limited to server, network, application firewall.
IT Security Specialist V
Job Summary:
Leads the day to day operation of the security functions as they relate to policy administration/enforcement, project management, physical security, mainframe provisioning, and audit liaison. Works under minimal supervision and resolves complex issues that require escalation.
Responsibilities:
- Works with various teams and individuals to design streamlined data work flows in regard to access provisioning and user record updates.
- Implement and improves data workflow and scripting.
- Coordinates documentation to support application provisioning and understanding of user record flows to support applications.
- Assesses issues brought forward and recommends procedural and policy changes to address issues and reduce corporate risk associated with access and physical controls.
- Manages projects specific to security, including aligning internal and external resources to complete projects critical to Security Administration.
- Interacts with users requests through the corporate provisioning system to ensure appropriate accesses are granted to system and audit controls are in place; performs routine physical security planning/review including card key access; interacts with audits and auditors to support and maintains corporate certification initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10 Years Relevant IT Experience
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Expert in one or more technologies.
- Advanced Understanding of current technical architecture including but not limited to server, network, application firewall.
- Must be proficient in all aspects of security management.
Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
A Great Place to Work:
- We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
- Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
- On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
- Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
- The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
- Business casual attire, including jeans.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
- Employee bonus program.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
- Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
- Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
- After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.
An Investment in You:
- Career development programs and classes.
- Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
- Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.
About Medical Mutual:
Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
#LI-CS1 #LI-HYBRID
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.
This is a hybrid‑remote role based out of the Dublin, OH office, with employees expected to work onsite on designated in‑office days each week.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
IT Security Specialist IV
Job Summary:
Performs the most complex operations of the security functions as they relate to policy administration/enforcement, project management, physical security, mainframe provisioning, and audit liaison. Escalates issues to management for resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Works with all areas of the company to review projects relating to Development, Servers and Network resources to determine and document risk associated to policy enforcement and administration.
- Manages projects specific to security, including aligning internal and external resources to complete projects critical to Security Administration.
- Interacts with users requests through the corporate provisioning system to ensure appropriate accesses are granted to system and audit controls are in place; performs routine physical security planning/review including card key access; interacts with audits and auditors to support and maintains corporate certification initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7 Years Relevant IT Experience
Professional Certification(s):
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Preferred.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Advanced Understanding of current technical architecture including but not limited to server, network, application firewall.
IT Security Specialist V
Job Summary:
Leads the day to day operation of the security functions as they relate to policy administration/enforcement, project management, physical security, mainframe provisioning, and audit liaison. Works under minimal supervision and resolves complex issues that require escalation.
Responsibilities:
- Works with various teams and individuals to design streamlined data work flows in regard to access provisioning and user record updates.
- Implement and improves data workflow and scripting.
- Coordinates documentation to support application provisioning and understanding of user record flows to support applications.
- Assesses issues brought forward and recommends procedural and policy changes to address issues and reduce corporate risk associated with access and physical controls.
- Manages projects specific to security, including aligning internal and external resources to complete projects critical to Security Administration.
- Interacts with users requests through the corporate provisioning system to ensure appropriate accesses are granted to system and audit controls are in place; performs routine physical security planning/review including card key access; interacts with audits and auditors to support and maintains corporate certification initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10 Years Relevant IT Experience
Professional Certification(s):
- N/A
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Expert in one or more technologies.
- Advanced Understanding of current technical architecture including but not limited to server, network, application firewall.
- Must be proficient in all aspects of security management.
Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
A Great Place to Work:
- We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
- Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
- On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
- Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
- The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
- Business casual attire, including jeans.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
- Employee bonus program.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
- Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
- Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
- After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.
An Investment in You:
- Career development programs and classes.
- Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
- Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.
About Medical Mutual:
Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
#LI-CS1 #LI-HYBRID
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Security Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for Security Specialist and confirm your job duties align with the degree requirement USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree field are the most common H-1B denial trigger for security positions.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for security-related job titles using Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing data by occupation so you can identify employers with a proven H-1B track record before applying.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets that threshold, and knowing the number protects you from underpayment.
Clarify security clearance eligibility with your employer early
Many Security Specialist roles require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders can hold but must be sponsored for by a U.S. employer. Confirm clearance eligibility and sponsorship intent before the offer stage to avoid post-hire complications.
Document your degree equivalency if your credential is foreign
USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees for H-1B purposes when a credential evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files the I-129 petition.
Time your H-1B filing around the lottery registration window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be registered between March 1 and March 20 each fiscal year. If you're moving from OPT, confirm your employer's readiness to file well before that window closes, and factor the October 1 start date into your job timeline.
H-1B Visa Security Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or a closely related field. The degree requirement must be specific to the role. If your employer's job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status. Review the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the standard entry requirement.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Security Specialists?
Defense contractors, federal IT services firms, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems are among the most consistent H-1B filers for security-focused roles. These sectors face regulatory requirements that drive demand for credentialed security professionals and have established processes for sponsoring foreign nationals. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers in this field on Migrate Mate.
Can an H-1B holder obtain a U.S. security clearance?
H-1B holders are eligible to be sponsored for a security clearance by a U.S. employer, but approval is not guaranteed and depends on the agency, the clearance level, and the individual's ties to foreign nationals or governments. Secret and Top Secret clearances require adjudication that can take months to years. Discuss clearance eligibility directly with your prospective employer before accepting an offer, since many Security Specialist roles require it as a condition of employment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my security role is terminated?
You enter a 60-day grace period following termination, during which you can remain in the U.S. to find a new sponsor, change status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends for you to continue working. USCIS requires the new petition to be properly filed, not just received, before your authorization lapses.
How does prevailing wage apply to Security Specialist H-1B petitions?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they will pay you at least the prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. The DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. Security Specialists placed at a lower wage level than their actual duties warrant is a common LCA compliance issue. Use the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage to verify the applicable wage floor.