H-1B Visa Senior Security Consultant Jobs

Senior Security Consultant roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the information security analyst classification. Employers must file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS before your start date. Demand is high across financial services, defense contractors, and cloud-native firms with active H-1B filing histories.

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Overview

Open Jobs75+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type59% On-site
Median Salary$134K
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsDeloitte

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Google
Senior Security Consultant
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Senior Security Consultant
Google
Remote
Cybersecurity
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Cybersecurity Operations
Security Engineering
$138,000/yr - $200,000/yr
Remote (US)
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Stantec
Senior Security Consultant
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Senior Security Consultant
Stantec
Chicago, Illinois
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Consulting & Professional Services
Security & Protective Services
$111,200/yr - $166,900/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Broadcom
Sr Security Consultant
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Added 5d ago
Sr Security Consultant
Broadcom
Georgia
Cybersecurity
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
$88,300/yr - $141,300/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Gallega Software Solutions Inc
Sr.Security Consultant
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Sr.Security Consultant
Gallega Software Solutions Inc
Hartford, Connecticut
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Security Engineering
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GuidePoint Security
Senior Application Security Consultant
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Senior Application Security Consultant
GuidePoint Security
Remote
Cybersecurity
Consulting & Professional Services
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations
Remote (US)
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
51-200

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Security Consultant

Align your credentials to specialty occupation

USCIS requires a direct-match bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, or a related field. Certifications like CISSP or CISM strengthen your case but don't substitute for the degree requirement on the I-129 petition.

Search DOL LCA data before applying

Run the employer name through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm they've filed LCAs for security consultant roles. Prior filings signal an established sponsorship process, which reduces your risk of hitting delays after an offer.

Target firms with cleared-facility hiring pipelines

Defense contractors and federal consulting firms regularly sponsor H-1B holders for security roles. Check whether the position requires a security clearance before applying since clearance eligibility can affect sponsorship timelines and employer willingness.

Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors

Pull up Senior Security Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing histories filtered by occupation code. This cuts out manual DOL database searches and surfaces sponsors you can approach with confidence.

Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap

Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. If you receive an offer outside that window, ask whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt or can structure a cap-exempt interim arrangement to bridge the gap.

Request premium processing before your start date

USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For security consultant roles where employers need staffing certainty on sensitive projects, ask your employer to include the premium processing upgrade in the I-129 filing.

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Senior Security Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Senior Security Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. USCIS classifies information security analyst and security consulting roles as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. If the job description lists a generalized degree requirement rather than a field-specific one, your employer's attorney may need to document why the role demands specialized theoretical knowledge.

Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for security consultants?

Financial services firms, federal IT contractors, Big Four advisory practices, and cloud infrastructure companies file LCAs for security consultant roles at high volume. You can verify this by reviewing OFLC disclosure data filtered to the information security analyst SOC code. On Migrate Mate, you can browse Senior Security Consultant roles specifically filtered for employers with confirmed H-1B filing histories.

Can my employer sponsor an H-1B if the role involves a federal security clearance?

Yes, but clearance eligibility is separate from H-1B sponsorship. USCIS approves the H-1B based on specialty occupation and prevailing wage, not on clearance status. Some federal contracts restrict access to U.S. persons, which may limit the scope of work you can perform until clearance is granted, so clarify this with the employer before accepting an offer.

What prevailing wage level applies to Senior Security Consultant positions?

Most Senior Security Consultant roles fall at DOL wage Level III or IV, reflecting the supervisory and advanced advisory components of the work. Your employer must certify on the LCA that they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for the relevant SOC code and work location. Cross-check the expected offer against the OFLC Wage Search for the information security analyst category in your metro area to confirm compliance.

What happens to my H-1B status if I move between consulting engagements at different client sites?

H-1B portability rules allow you to remain in valid status while your employer files an amended petition if the new work location is in a different metropolitan statistical area. Your employer must file a new LCA certified for the new worksite before you begin work there. Consulting roles with multi-site deployments require your employer to track these moves carefully to stay compliant with USCIS site-of-employment requirements.

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