H-1B Visa Senior Security Operations Engineer Jobs
Senior Security Operations Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers in this space file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring, and many maintain active cap-subject and cap-exempt petition histories worth researching before you apply.
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The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Security Operations Engineer
Map your certifications to LCA job codes
CISSP, CISM, or CEH credentials strengthen your specialty occupation case, but they need to align with the SOC code your employer files under. Check your target role's SOC code against O*NET to confirm the degree requirement holds.
Target employers with cap-exempt petition history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Security operations roles at these organizations let you bypass the April registration window entirely.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by security operations roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing histories. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that haven't sponsored this job category before.
Confirm the employer's prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL certifies LCAs at one of four prevailing wage levels for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level III or Level IV rates for security engineer roles in your metro before your offer conversation.
Document incident response scope for RFE readiness
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether senior SOC roles constitute specialty occupations. A detailed job description tying your specific duties to a cybersecurity degree field strengthens the employer's petition from the start.
H-1B Visa Senior Security Operations Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Security Operations Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status by confirming the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Senior SOC engineer positions typically require a degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related discipline, and the technical depth of the role supports that classification. Employers document this in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Security Operations Engineers?
Large technology firms, defense contractors, financial institutions, and cloud infrastructure companies account for most H-1B sponsorships in this role category. Employers with dedicated security operations centers file LCAs regularly for these positions. Use Migrate Mate to filter by verified H-1B filing history for security operations roles before you apply, so you're targeting employers with an actual track record.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances in a senior security role?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions enter the annual lottery, with 65,000 regular-cap slots and 20,000 additional slots for U.S. master's degree holders. Registrations are selected randomly by USCIS in March. Senior-level security roles don't receive preferential lottery treatment, but cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research organizations can file outside the cap entirely.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new security operations employer mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition with USCIS, and you can begin work as soon as it's receipted, without waiting for approval. The new LCA must cover your work location and reflect the prevailing wage for the SOC code tied to your senior security operations duties.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Senior Security Operations Engineer?
Industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, or GIAC credentials don't substitute for a bachelor's degree under H-1B rules, but they reinforce the specialty occupation argument when paired with a relevant degree. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, certifications and prior work history in security operations help the employer's attorney build a stronger specialty occupation nexus in the I-129.