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Software Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, making them one of the most consistently sponsored job titles in the U.S. Most positions fall under SOC code 15-1252, and employers filing LCAs must certify they're paying the DOL prevailing wage for your level and location.
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Cloud Security Consultant – Azure & AWS
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Consultant to design, implement, and maintain robust security frameworks across Azure and AWS cloud environments. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with industry standards, establishing governance policies, and protecting cloud infrastructure from evolving security threats. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security architecture, regulatory compliance, and best practices across multiple cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture & Design
- Design and implement cloud security architectures for Azure and AWS environments
- Develop security baselines and hardening standards aligned with CIS benchmarks
- Create threat models and conduct security assessments for cloud deployments
- Recommend and implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions
- Design encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit
Compliance & Governance
- Develop and maintain cloud governance policies and standards
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, etc.)
- Conduct compliance audits and gap assessments
- Create and maintain compliance documentation and audit trails
- Implement automated compliance monitoring and reporting
- Manage cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
Cloud Platform Security
- Configure and optimize Azure security services (Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Policy, Key Vault, etc.)
- Configure and optimize AWS security services (AWS Config, GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM, KMS, etc.)
- Implement network security controls (VPCs, security groups, NACLs, firewalls)
- Manage cloud access controls and privilege escalation prevention
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents
Risk Management & Governance
- Conduct cloud security risk assessments and vulnerability management
- Develop incident response procedures for cloud environments
- Create security awareness and training programs
- Establish metrics and KPIs for cloud security posture
- Maintain cloud security roadmaps and strategic initiatives
Collaboration & Enablement
- Partner with cloud architects, DevOps, and development teams to integrate security early
- Provide security guidance and best practices to engineering teams
- Conduct security reviews and code assessments
- Mentor junior security team members
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of cloud security experience (Azure and/or AWS)
- 3+ years of experience with cloud compliance and governance frameworks
- Demonstrated experience implementing security solutions in production cloud environments
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security and DevSecOps practices
Technical Skills
- Expert-level knowledge of Azure security services and architecture
- Expert-level knowledge of AWS security services and architecture
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, and encryption
- Proficiency with security tools: SIEM, CSPM, vulnerability scanning, configuration management
- Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes security (Docker, EKS, AKS)
Compliance & Standards
- Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls
- Experience with regulatory audits and compliance assessments
- Understanding of cloud-specific compliance challenges and solutions
Certifications (Preferred)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSK)
- CISSP or similar security certification
- Additional certifications in compliance (CCPA, HIPAA, FedRAMP) are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-cloud environments
- Background in DevSecOps or secure software development
- Experience with threat intelligence and advanced threat detection
- Knowledge of cloud-native security and serverless security
- Experience with security orchestration and automation (SOAR)
- Background in incident response and forensics
Core Competencies
- Cloud security architecture and design thinking
- Regulatory compliance and audit experience
- Risk assessment and management
- Technical problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Project management and strategic planning
- Attention to detail and documentation
- Continuous learning mindset
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- OR equivalent professional experience in cloud security roles
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a collaborative office or remote environment
- Ability to participate in on-call security incident response (as needed)
The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
LOCATION
Chandler || Arizona (US-AZ) || United States (US) || Sales/Business Development || None || Remote ||
Requisition Number: 105411
Cloud Security Consultant – Azure & AWS
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Consultant to design, implement, and maintain robust security frameworks across Azure and AWS cloud environments. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with industry standards, establishing governance policies, and protecting cloud infrastructure from evolving security threats. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security architecture, regulatory compliance, and best practices across multiple cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture & Design
- Design and implement cloud security architectures for Azure and AWS environments
- Develop security baselines and hardening standards aligned with CIS benchmarks
- Create threat models and conduct security assessments for cloud deployments
- Recommend and implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions
- Design encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit
Compliance & Governance
- Develop and maintain cloud governance policies and standards
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, etc.)
- Conduct compliance audits and gap assessments
- Create and maintain compliance documentation and audit trails
- Implement automated compliance monitoring and reporting
- Manage cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
Cloud Platform Security
- Configure and optimize Azure security services (Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Policy, Key Vault, etc.)
- Configure and optimize AWS security services (AWS Config, GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM, KMS, etc.)
- Implement network security controls (VPCs, security groups, NACLs, firewalls)
- Manage cloud access controls and privilege escalation prevention
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents
Risk Management & Governance
- Conduct cloud security risk assessments and vulnerability management
- Develop incident response procedures for cloud environments
- Create security awareness and training programs
- Establish metrics and KPIs for cloud security posture
- Maintain cloud security roadmaps and strategic initiatives
Collaboration & Enablement
- Partner with cloud architects, DevOps, and development teams to integrate security early
- Provide security guidance and best practices to engineering teams
- Conduct security reviews and code assessments
- Mentor junior security team members
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of cloud security experience (Azure and/or AWS)
- 3+ years of experience with cloud compliance and governance frameworks
- Demonstrated experience implementing security solutions in production cloud environments
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security and DevSecOps practices
Technical Skills
- Expert-level knowledge of Azure security services and architecture
- Expert-level knowledge of AWS security services and architecture
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, and encryption
- Proficiency with security tools: SIEM, CSPM, vulnerability scanning, configuration management
- Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes security (Docker, EKS, AKS)
Compliance & Standards
- Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls
- Experience with regulatory audits and compliance assessments
- Understanding of cloud-specific compliance challenges and solutions
Certifications (Preferred)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSK)
- CISSP or similar security certification
- Additional certifications in compliance (CCPA, HIPAA, FedRAMP) are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-cloud environments
- Background in DevSecOps or secure software development
- Experience with threat intelligence and advanced threat detection
- Knowledge of cloud-native security and serverless security
- Experience with security orchestration and automation (SOAR)
- Background in incident response and forensics
Core Competencies
- Cloud security architecture and design thinking
- Regulatory compliance and audit experience
- Risk assessment and management
- Technical problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Project management and strategic planning
- Attention to detail and documentation
- Continuous learning mindset
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- OR equivalent professional experience in cloud security roles
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a collaborative office or remote environment
- Ability to participate in on-call security incident response (as needed)
The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
LOCATION
Chandler || Arizona (US-AZ) || United States (US) || Sales/Business Development || None || Remote ||
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to be in a directly related field, not just any technical discipline. A degree in computer science or software engineering is straightforward; a degree in business with a minor in CS may trigger an RFE.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter software engineer roles by employers with active LCA filing history. This tells you which companies have certified prevailing wages for your SOC code, not just which ones claim to sponsor.
Confirm your wage level before accepting an offer
Run your job title, SOC code, and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. If the offer is below Level I prevailing wage, USCIS may question whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree.
Ask whether the employer files cap-exempt petitions
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt. If you're targeting these employers, you can file outside the April lottery window and start any time of year.
Understand how cap-gap protects your F-1 OPT bridge
If you're on OPT when your H-1B is selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your F-1 authorization through September 30. Your employer must file the I-129 before your EAD expires to activate this protection automatically.
Get your O*NET profile ready for specialty occupation evidence
USCIS adjudicators use O*NET to evaluate whether a software engineer role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and confirm your job duties align with the listed knowledge and skill requirements before your employer files.
H-1B Visa Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does every Software Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Most software engineer roles do, but not automatically. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, or where the employer hasn't specified a degree field in the job description, can face RFEs. Employers should tie the job duties to a specific technical discipline in the LCA and I-129 filing.
How do I find software engineer employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and SOC code, so you can see which companies have filed for software engineer roles specifically, not just whether they sponsor visas in general. Look for employers with consistent multi-year filing history, since that signals an established internal process rather than a one-time accommodation.
Can I switch software engineer employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Outside of that scenario, your new employer must file a transfer petition before you start work, and you can begin as soon as USCIS receives it.
What happens to my H-1B status if my software engineer role is eliminated in a layoff?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the U.S. During that window your status is maintained but you can't work. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before the grace period ends, and premium processing is worth filing if the timeline is tight.
Does the SOC code on my LCA matter for future green card sponsorship?
It does. If your employer later sponsors you for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card, the PERM labor certification must match the job duties you're actually performing. An LCA filed under a broad or mismatched SOC code can create inconsistencies that slow the PERM process or prompt additional scrutiny. Make sure the SOC code on your LCA accurately reflects your specific engineering function from day one.