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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Selected candidate(s) are required to live within 60 mins drive of the following cities: (Louisville KY, NYC Metro, Dallas Metro, Charlotte NC Metro, South Florida(Tampa/Miami/Ft Lauderdale), Washington DC metro, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville)
The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer develops and tests information security tools, applications, and system solutions deployed in Humana. Oversees the design engineering and testing processes for Humana EIP products and works with relevant EIP stakeholders to drive products from design to volume production release. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer designs, oversees, and performs engineering tests that validate platform and product designs. May design and implement protocols and solutions designed to safeguard sensitive data from external/internal breach or attacks and implement relevant engineering updates to Humana information technology and information security infrastructures. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering of data protection products. For example, Privacera.
- Understand and perform deployments on Azure and GCP Clouds
- Create CI/CD pipelines on Azure environment
- Perform risk assessments, follow and enhance the security solutions lifecycle (evaluation, purchase, build, technical policy configuration, integration into Cloud environments, and run).
- Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools against unfilled strategic security capabilities to drive business priorities
- Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation and capabilities of existing security controls with a focus on Privacera.
- Identifies the need for new security technology solutions; designs, reviews and collaborates on the deployment of new solutions.
- Stays continually informed about the latest developments in the security field, including mitigation strategies, threats, tools, attack vectors, and cutting edge preventative measures.
- Participates in new products or technology solutions supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost benefit analyses.
- Performs technical proof of concepts.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
- Hands on experience in automation (PowerShell and/or Python or a similar language, can be a beginner to intermediate level).
- 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response.
- 3+ years experience in Azure DevOps environment
- 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring
- Ability to write shell scripts
- Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of project sponsors and key stakeholders
- Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC).
- Strong Experience working in Agile environments.
- 3+ years experience in a Cyber Security focused role
Preferred Qualifications:
- IT Industry certifications (Microsoft Certifications On-Prem or Cloud, Cisco, CISSP, CEH, Azure, Amazon AWS, GCP, etc.)
- Bach Degree in Technical related field
- Experience performing security operations functions in cloud environments (Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms.
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent
- Access Controls
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Developed and maintained scalable applications using Python, adhering to enterprise coding standards and security guidelines.
- Automated deployment pipelines and container orchestration leveraging Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application scalability and reliability.
- Implemented microservices architecture with Python, deploying services to Kubernetes clusters for improved resource utilization and fault tolerance.
- Designed, tested, and optimized Python scripts for data processing and workflow automation within cloud-native environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage Kubernetes resources, conduct performance tuning, and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) initiatives.
Additional Information
Remote/WAH requirements:
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$117,600 - $161,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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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.