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Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109629
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)
Position Description:
Under minimal supervision, the Physical Security Coordinator is to carry out, in the most thorough and professional manner possible, the university's physical security needs as outlined by the Physical Security Manager. This position serves as a subject matter expert as it relates to physical security, and is primarily responsible for providing technical and administrative support for the university’s physical security technology platforms. This includes but is not limited to: life safety technology systems, access control, and video management. This position also provides project management services for new security installations, system maintenance, and assists in Tier I support for the Public Safety Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Systems Administrator
- Complete physical access requests for university faculty, staff, students, vendors and others per university and departmental procedures.
- Generate systems’ reports as needed.
- Perform regular inspections and tests of life safety technology that is deployed in the field.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair security equipment and software as needed in order to ensure operational readiness.
- Provide training and technical support to end users and other stakeholders.
- Configure and program security devices and software.
- Maintain appropriate privileges for physical security infrastructure such as servers, computers, and end devices (i.e. IP cameras, encoders, credential readers, etc.).
- Coordinate and communicate system outages to stakeholders.
- Assist in the administration of ULPD Officer Worn Body Cameras.
Project Management
- In coordination with the Physical Security Manager, develop functional requirements and design plans for physical protection systems for capital projects and renovations.
- Attend and participate in project meetings.
- Oversee third party security vendor work to ensure service agreements and deliverables are met.
- Coordinates site project work with other departments and business partners to ensure the timely installation of security equipment/assets that meet compliance standards and functional requirements.
- Develop project work plans, job quotes, manage changes, and resolve problems to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Maintain electronic project files (i.e. design records, scope of works, contracts, etc.) in a centralized repository on the Physical Security shared network drive.
- Ensure budget compliance through the use of cost-effective designs, regular monitoring of project activity, and careful review of costs controls.
- Achieves effective project coordination and inter-departmental relations through regular communication, project meetings, and reporting for large projects.
Budget Management
- Responsible for sending receipts of monthly purchases to Financial Administration for processing.
- Ensure invoices are accurate and paid timely.
- Assist in the development of short- and long-term budget strategies.
Special Projects
- Lead in development of grant proposals and coordinating with UofL Research and Innovation for additional funding.
- In conjunction with the Physical Security Manager, conduct security and vulnerability assessments and make recommendations on enhancements using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus six years’ experience with technology pertaining to access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection and alarm systems.
- Additional knowledge of Flock LPR and Axon preferred.
- Experience and/or education in a related field or with technology pertaining to access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection and alarm systems.
- Experience in both maintenance/troubleshooting security systems, as well as security systems project management.
- Experience in both Lenel OnGuard and Salient CompleteView.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Department:
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109629
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)
Position Description:
Under minimal supervision, the Physical Security Coordinator is to carry out, in the most thorough and professional manner possible, the university's physical security needs as outlined by the Physical Security Manager. This position serves as a subject matter expert as it relates to physical security, and is primarily responsible for providing technical and administrative support for the university’s physical security technology platforms. This includes but is not limited to: life safety technology systems, access control, and video management. This position also provides project management services for new security installations, system maintenance, and assists in Tier I support for the Public Safety Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Systems Administrator
- Complete physical access requests for university faculty, staff, students, vendors and others per university and departmental procedures.
- Generate systems’ reports as needed.
- Perform regular inspections and tests of life safety technology that is deployed in the field.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair security equipment and software as needed in order to ensure operational readiness.
- Provide training and technical support to end users and other stakeholders.
- Configure and program security devices and software.
- Maintain appropriate privileges for physical security infrastructure such as servers, computers, and end devices (i.e. IP cameras, encoders, credential readers, etc.).
- Coordinate and communicate system outages to stakeholders.
- Assist in the administration of ULPD Officer Worn Body Cameras.
Project Management
- In coordination with the Physical Security Manager, develop functional requirements and design plans for physical protection systems for capital projects and renovations.
- Attend and participate in project meetings.
- Oversee third party security vendor work to ensure service agreements and deliverables are met.
- Coordinates site project work with other departments and business partners to ensure the timely installation of security equipment/assets that meet compliance standards and functional requirements.
- Develop project work plans, job quotes, manage changes, and resolve problems to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Maintain electronic project files (i.e. design records, scope of works, contracts, etc.) in a centralized repository on the Physical Security shared network drive.
- Ensure budget compliance through the use of cost-effective designs, regular monitoring of project activity, and careful review of costs controls.
- Achieves effective project coordination and inter-departmental relations through regular communication, project meetings, and reporting for large projects.
Budget Management
- Responsible for sending receipts of monthly purchases to Financial Administration for processing.
- Ensure invoices are accurate and paid timely.
- Assist in the development of short- and long-term budget strategies.
Special Projects
- Lead in development of grant proposals and coordinating with UofL Research and Innovation for additional funding.
- In conjunction with the Physical Security Manager, conduct security and vulnerability assessments and make recommendations on enhancements using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus six years’ experience with technology pertaining to access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection and alarm systems.
- Additional knowledge of Flock LPR and Axon preferred.
- Experience and/or education in a related field or with technology pertaining to access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection and alarm systems.
- Experience in both maintenance/troubleshooting security systems, as well as security systems project management.
- Experience in both Lenel OnGuard and Salient CompleteView.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a SOC Analyst
Document your security certifications strategically
USCIS scrutinizes whether SOC Analyst roles meet specialty occupation standards. Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ strengthen your petition by demonstrating field-specific expertise beyond a general IT background.
Search LCA filings by SOC occupation code
SOC Analysts fall under occupation code 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts). Run that code through the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers filed LCAs for this exact role, giving you a verified list of active sponsors.
Target employers with cleared-facility hiring programs
Defense contractors and federal IT firms sponsor H-1B SOC Analysts at high rates because clearance-eligible talent is scarce. Prioritize employers with active DOD contracts, their compliance infrastructure handles H-1B filings routinely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Pull up SOC Analyst listings on Migrate Mate to see employer LCA filing history by occupation code. That filters out companies posting open roles with no actual H-1B infrastructure behind them.
Confirm prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
The LCA locks in your wage at Level I, II, III, or IV based on experience. If the offer aligns with a Level I wage but your resume reflects three-plus years of SOC experience, ask HR whether the LCA reflects your actual level before signing.
Time your start date around the October 1 cap-subject window
If your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition, employment can't begin before October 1 of that fiscal year. Negotiate your offer letter start date accordingly so the gap between signing and your authorized start date doesn't create complications with your current status.
H-1B Visa SOC Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a SOC Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, SOC Analyst roles qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles framed as general IT support rather than requiring field-specific education are more likely to face a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for SOC Analysts?
Financial services firms, defense contractors, healthcare networks, and managed security service providers file H-1B LCAs for SOC Analysts consistently. These sectors handle regulated data at scale and need analysts who can meet compliance-driven security requirements. You can verify active sponsors by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces employer LCA filing history for this role.
Can I work as a SOC Analyst on OPT before transitioning to H-1B?
Yes. SOC Analyst falls under O*NET occupation code 15-1212, which is a STEM-designated role, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month OPT period. That gives you up to three years of OPT work authorization, spanning at least two H-1B lottery cycles and reducing the risk of a gap in employment authorization.
What happens to my H-1B if I want to move from one security employer to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days or is already approved, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can begin work immediately upon filing without waiting for approval.
How does prevailing wage affect an H-1B offer for a SOC Analyst role?
The employer's LCA must certify that your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the SOC Analyst occupation at your work location. Prevailing wage is set by experience level, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (expert). If you have significant SOC experience but the employer files at Level I to reduce costs, that discrepancy can trigger scrutiny during H-1B adjudication.