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Senior Network Security Engineers rank among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa roles, with demand concentrated in financial services, defense contractors, and cloud infrastructure firms. Employers filing LCAs for this title typically classify it under SOC 15-1212, which USCIS recognizes as a specialty occupation requiring a directly related bachelor's degree or higher.
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AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Position Overview
We are seeking a VP, Network Architecture & Cyber Security to lead the design, evolution, and security of carrier-grade network infrastructure supporting advanced telecommunications services. This executive leadership role is responsible for defining network architecture strategy across core, transport, and IP domains while establishing and maintaining a comprehensive cyber security framework that protects critical network assets, services, and customer data.
The VP will lead the Network Engineering and Cyber Security organizations, driving architecture standards, security strategy, compliance programs, and technology roadmaps. Working closely with engineering, operations, product, service delivery, and executive leadership teams, this individual will ensure all services are designed, deployed, and operated in alignment with performance, security, scalability, and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in telecommunications network architecture, cyber security leadership, risk management, and organizational development, with a proven track record leading large-scale engineering and security organizations in highly complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end network architecture strategy across core, transport, IP, and interconnect domains
- Establish and maintain architecture standards, design principles, reference architectures, and engineering governance processes
- Ensure network designs support scalability, reliability, performance, and interoperability across global deployments
- Provide technical leadership and direction for network engineering teams responsible for architecture, planning, and implementation
- Define and execute the cyber security strategy, architecture, and multi-year technology roadmap
- Lead security architecture reviews for new services, infrastructure deployments, partner integrations, and technology initiatives
- Establish security policies, standards, and controls that support secure system development and operational readiness
- Drive vulnerability management, security testing, patch management, and risk remediation programs
- Ensure security requirements are integrated into validation, testing, deployment, and operational processes
- Own compliance efforts related to telecommunications, security, privacy, and industry regulatory requirements
- Lead security audits, assessments, and certification activities while maintaining compliance documentation and evidence
- Serve as the senior network architecture and cyber security representative for customers, partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders
- Maintain enterprise risk management processes related to network architecture, cyber security, and operational resiliency
- Support major incident response activities by providing senior-level engineering and security expertise
- Establish incident response frameworks, playbooks, escalation models, and operational readiness programs
- Partner with operational teams to strengthen security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities
- Lead and develop Network Engineering and Cyber Security leadership teams
- Build organizational structure, workforce plans, governance frameworks, and long-term talent strategies
- Establish operating rhythms, performance metrics, and executive reporting mechanisms for architecture and security organizations
- Present strategy, risk posture, compliance status, roadmap priorities, and key initiatives to executive leadership
- Identify and communicate strategic risks, architectural dependencies, security concerns, and roadmap impacts
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline
- Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE, CCNP, GIAC, or comparable credentials preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in telecommunications network architecture, network engineering, cyber security, or related technical leadership roles
- Significant leadership experience managing engineering, architecture, and cyber security organizations
- Proven experience overseeing carrier-grade network architecture and cyber security programs
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise-level network and security strategies
- Experience leading global, geographically distributed engineering and security teams
- Experience managing risk, compliance, security governance, and operational readiness programs
- Experience working within telecommunications, wireless communications, networking, or critical infrastructure environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, or direct-to-device communication services
- Experience working with mobile network operators, telecommunications service providers, systems integrators, or network equipment vendors
- Experience with large-scale cloud, virtualization, and software-defined networking environments
- Familiarity with modern security architectures including Zero Trust frameworks
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, security certifications, and telecommunications compliance initiatives
- Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards of directors, regulators, and industry organizations
- Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering and security organizations
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional executive presence and leadership capabilities
- Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences
- Strong decision-making and risk management abilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to balance long-term strategy with tactical execution
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
Technology Stack:
- 4G LTE and 5G Core technologies
- Telecommunications transport and IP networking platforms
- Network architecture and design frameworks
- Routing and switching technologies
- Security information and event management (SIEM) platforms
- Vulnerability management and threat detection solutions
- Identity and access management platforms
- Zero Trust security technologies
- Security monitoring and incident response tools
- Cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms
- Software-defined networking technologies
- Network performance monitoring and analytics systems
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Enterprise collaboration and documentation platforms
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to participate in executive leadership meetings, architecture reviews, security assessments, and strategic planning sessions
- Ability to review technical documentation, risk assessments, compliance reports, and architectural designs
- Ability to travel as required to support business operations, customer engagements, industry events, and leadership meetings
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple regions, time zones, and global teams
- Ability to support incident response and critical business activities as needed
Benefits & Perks
At AST, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
Position Overview
We are seeking a VP, Network Architecture & Cyber Security to lead the design, evolution, and security of carrier-grade network infrastructure supporting advanced telecommunications services. This executive leadership role is responsible for defining network architecture strategy across core, transport, and IP domains while establishing and maintaining a comprehensive cyber security framework that protects critical network assets, services, and customer data.
The VP will lead the Network Engineering and Cyber Security organizations, driving architecture standards, security strategy, compliance programs, and technology roadmaps. Working closely with engineering, operations, product, service delivery, and executive leadership teams, this individual will ensure all services are designed, deployed, and operated in alignment with performance, security, scalability, and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in telecommunications network architecture, cyber security leadership, risk management, and organizational development, with a proven track record leading large-scale engineering and security organizations in highly complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end network architecture strategy across core, transport, IP, and interconnect domains
- Establish and maintain architecture standards, design principles, reference architectures, and engineering governance processes
- Ensure network designs support scalability, reliability, performance, and interoperability across global deployments
- Provide technical leadership and direction for network engineering teams responsible for architecture, planning, and implementation
- Define and execute the cyber security strategy, architecture, and multi-year technology roadmap
- Lead security architecture reviews for new services, infrastructure deployments, partner integrations, and technology initiatives
- Establish security policies, standards, and controls that support secure system development and operational readiness
- Drive vulnerability management, security testing, patch management, and risk remediation programs
- Ensure security requirements are integrated into validation, testing, deployment, and operational processes
- Own compliance efforts related to telecommunications, security, privacy, and industry regulatory requirements
- Lead security audits, assessments, and certification activities while maintaining compliance documentation and evidence
- Serve as the senior network architecture and cyber security representative for customers, partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders
- Maintain enterprise risk management processes related to network architecture, cyber security, and operational resiliency
- Support major incident response activities by providing senior-level engineering and security expertise
- Establish incident response frameworks, playbooks, escalation models, and operational readiness programs
- Partner with operational teams to strengthen security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities
- Lead and develop Network Engineering and Cyber Security leadership teams
- Build organizational structure, workforce plans, governance frameworks, and long-term talent strategies
- Establish operating rhythms, performance metrics, and executive reporting mechanisms for architecture and security organizations
- Present strategy, risk posture, compliance status, roadmap priorities, and key initiatives to executive leadership
- Identify and communicate strategic risks, architectural dependencies, security concerns, and roadmap impacts
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline
- Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE, CCNP, GIAC, or comparable credentials preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in telecommunications network architecture, network engineering, cyber security, or related technical leadership roles
- Significant leadership experience managing engineering, architecture, and cyber security organizations
- Proven experience overseeing carrier-grade network architecture and cyber security programs
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise-level network and security strategies
- Experience leading global, geographically distributed engineering and security teams
- Experience managing risk, compliance, security governance, and operational readiness programs
- Experience working within telecommunications, wireless communications, networking, or critical infrastructure environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, or direct-to-device communication services
- Experience working with mobile network operators, telecommunications service providers, systems integrators, or network equipment vendors
- Experience with large-scale cloud, virtualization, and software-defined networking environments
- Familiarity with modern security architectures including Zero Trust frameworks
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, security certifications, and telecommunications compliance initiatives
- Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards of directors, regulators, and industry organizations
- Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering and security organizations
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional executive presence and leadership capabilities
- Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences
- Strong decision-making and risk management abilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to balance long-term strategy with tactical execution
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
Technology Stack:
- 4G LTE and 5G Core technologies
- Telecommunications transport and IP networking platforms
- Network architecture and design frameworks
- Routing and switching technologies
- Security information and event management (SIEM) platforms
- Vulnerability management and threat detection solutions
- Identity and access management platforms
- Zero Trust security technologies
- Security monitoring and incident response tools
- Cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms
- Software-defined networking technologies
- Network performance monitoring and analytics systems
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Enterprise collaboration and documentation platforms
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to participate in executive leadership meetings, architecture reviews, security assessments, and strategic planning sessions
- Ability to review technical documentation, risk assessments, compliance reports, and architectural designs
- Ability to travel as required to support business operations, customer engagements, industry events, and leadership meetings
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple regions, time zones, and global teams
- Ability to support incident response and critical business activities as needed
Benefits & Perks
At AST, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Network Security Engineer
Align your credentials to SOC 15-1212
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation eligibility against your specific SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for 15-1212 and confirm your degree field and certifications map directly to the listed knowledge areas before applications go out.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Network Security Engineer roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this exact title. Verified filing history tells you which companies have cleared the DOL prevailing-wage process for this role before.
Verify prevailing wage before the offer stage
Run your target location and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. If an offer lands below the Level II or III wage for your metro, the employer's LCA won't clear DOL certification and the H-1B petition stalls.
Flag clearance-adjacent roles carefully
Many senior network security positions at defense contractors require or prefer security clearances. H-1B holders are generally ineligible for secret or top-secret clearances, so filter out roles where clearance is listed as a hard requirement, not just preferred.
Secure your documents before cap registration opens
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March. Have your degree evaluations, credential transcripts, and employment verification letters finalized before your employer submits registration. Missing documents can delay the I-129 filing after selection.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing paths
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. Network security roles at these institutions skip the lottery entirely, so include them in your employer search.
H-1B Visa Senior Network Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Network Security Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes senior network security engineering as a specialty occupation under SOC 15-1212. The role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a directly related field is the standard entry requirement. Roles where a generic four-year degree in any field would satisfy the employer's requirements can face RFE scrutiny, so the degree-to-job match matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for this role?
Financial services, cloud infrastructure, government contracting, healthcare systems, and large enterprise technology firms file the most LCAs for senior network security titles. Defense contractors are active sponsors but often structure roles around clearance eligibility, which creates complications for H-1B holders. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this title on Migrate Mate to narrow your search to companies that have already completed the DOL prevailing-wage process.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Before your employer files the I-129 petition, it must obtain a certified LCA from DOL confirming the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. For Senior Network Security Engineers, that typically means a Level II, III, or IV wage depending on your seniority and metro area. You can verify the applicable wage for any location using the OFLC Wage Search before you reach the offer stage.
Can a security clearance requirement disqualify an H-1B holder from this role?
In practice, yes. Most U.S. security clearances at the secret level and above require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, which H-1B holders don't have. If a job posting lists a clearance as required rather than preferred, you won't be eligible to hold that clearance while on H-1B status. Roles that list clearance as preferred but not required are sometimes accessible, particularly for network security work on unclassified systems.
What happens to H-1B status if a sponsored Senior Network Security Engineer is laid off?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination for H-1B holders to find a new employer, file for a change of status, or depart the country. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the 60-day window closes, you can start work as soon as the receipt notice is issued under portability rules. Senior network security roles have strong re-employment demand, and the 60-day window is often sufficient given the market for this specialty.