H-1B Visa Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field as the standard baseline. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must submit a certified LCA documenting the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before USCIS can approve the petition.

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Wipro
Cybersecurity & Risk Services (CRS) Director
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Wipro
New 14h ago
Cybersecurity & Risk Services (CRS) Director
Wipro
New York, New York
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Compliance & Risk
Business Development
Security Engineering
$200k - $280k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Kimley-Horn
Cybersecurity Engineer
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Kimley-Horn
New 22h ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
Kimley-Horn
Warrenville, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Moody's
Sr Cybersecurity Engineer
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Moody's
Added 1d ago
Sr Cybersecurity Engineer
Moody's
New York, New York
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$117k - $192k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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OSI Systems, Inc
Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer
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OSI Systems, Inc
Added 1d ago
Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer
OSI Systems, Inc
Hawthorne, California
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$160k - $170k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Baker Tilly Canada
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
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Baker Tilly Canada
Added 1d ago
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
Baker Tilly Canada
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Finance
Accounting
IT Support & Systems Administration
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
IT Support
$86k - $163k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Align your credentials to SOC codes

Your degree and job duties need to map to the correct Standard Occupational Classification code on the LCA. Pull the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212) to confirm your role description matches before your employer files.

Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job location and SOC code. Your offer must meet or exceed Level I through Level IV thresholds, and underpayment is a common RFE trigger for cybersecurity roles.

Filter employers by active LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed LCAs for cybersecurity roles in your target location. Actual DOL filing history tells you far more about an employer's sponsorship track record than job postings alone.

Prioritize cap-exempt employer categories

Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. Cybersecurity roles at these employers offer a direct path to status outside the cap.

Understand the 60-day grace period before switching

If you're changing employers, your authorized stay doesn't end the day you resign. USCIS grants a 60-day grace period, but your new employer must file a cap-exempt H-1B transfer petition before that window closes to maintain continuous status.

Request premium processing for security clearance timelines

Many Senior Cybersecurity Engineer roles require a security clearance that can take months to adjudicate. Filing Form I-907 for premium processing gets your H-1B petition decided within 15 business days, keeping your start date aligned with clearance timelines.

H-1B Visa Senior Cybersecurity Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Senior Cybersecurity Engineer positions require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Employers must document this degree requirement in the H-1B petition. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face RFEs, so the job description should specify the required discipline.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for cybersecurity engineers?

Employers across technology, financial services, defense contracting, healthcare, and government contracting regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with verified LCA filing history for cybersecurity positions, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than guessing from job postings.

How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search as a cybersecurity engineer?

The annual H-1B cap lottery applies to most private employers. With roughly 85,000 slots available each year, selection isn't guaranteed. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research organizations can file outside the lottery window. Timing your job search to align with the April 1 filing period improves your options significantly.

Can I change employers while on an H-1B as a cybersecurity engineer?

Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days. Your new employer files a transfer petition, and you can start work once it's received by USCIS. The 60-day grace period after leaving your current employer gives you runway to complete the transfer without a gap in status.

What wage level should I expect on an LCA for this role?

Prevailing wages for Senior Cybersecurity Engineer roles vary by location and experience level. DOL assigns Level I through Level IV wages based on complexity, supervision, and judgment required. Senior-level roles typically land at Level III or IV. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific work location and SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer submits the LCA.