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Systems Security Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer and mathematical occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates your petition.
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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 Systems Security Engineer
Map your credentials to USCIS specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Systems Security Engineer and confirm your degree field maps directly to the role. USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-job-duty alignment in cybersecurity petitions, so a mismatch between your transcript and the job description is the fastest path to an RFE.
Check LCA wage levels before accepting offers
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job title and work location before signing anything. Employers filing at Level I may be underpaying relative to your experience, which creates both a legal wage compliance risk and a signal that the role may not survive USCIS adjudication.
Target employers with cleared-facility security programs
Defense contractors and federal IT vendors sponsor H-1B workers for Systems Security Engineer roles at high rates because the work is jurisdiction-specific and can't easily be offshored. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize STEM OPT extensions. Systems security roles at government contractors are almost always E-Verify-enrolled, but verify this directly with HR before your cap-gap or extension period begins.
Request premium processing for security clearance timelines
Background investigation timelines for cleared Systems Security Engineer roles can stretch six to twelve months. Filing I-129 with premium processing at USCIS gives you an approved status faster, letting your employer initiate clearance adjudication without waiting on visa approval first.
Document technical specialization to reduce RFE risk
USCIS issues RFEs on Systems Security Engineer petitions when job duties read as generalist IT work rather than specialized security engineering. Your offer letter and LCA job description should name specific frameworks, such as NIST, SIEM platforms, or zero-trust architecture, to anchor the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Systems Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Security Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Systems Security Engineer falls under computer and mathematical occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations. The key requirement is that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as computer science, information security, or cybersecurity. Generalist IT roles can fail this test, so the job description needs to specify technical duties tied to that degree field.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Systems Security Engineer roles?
Defense contractors, federal IT services firms, financial institutions, and large technology companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for Systems Security Engineer positions because the work requires deep technical specialization that's difficult to source domestically on short timelines. You can search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically in this occupation, rather than relying on general employer reputation.
How does a security clearance interact with H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B status itself doesn't disqualify you from a clearance investigation, but many cleared Systems Security Engineer positions require U.S. citizenship at the Secret or above level, which H-1B holders don't hold. Roles requiring only a Public Trust or Tier 1 investigation are generally open to H-1B workers with lawful permanent resident status or certain nonimmigrant statuses. Confirm the clearance requirement with the employer before investing in the petition process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a government contract?
If your employer's contract ends and your position is eliminated, your H-1B status becomes invalid even if the visa stamp remains unexpired. You have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Systems Security Engineers with cleared backgrounds or active certifications like CISSP typically find this transition faster than generalist roles because demand is concentrated among a smaller set of cleared employers.
Can my employer file H-1B for a remote Systems Security Engineer position?
Yes, but the employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you'll perform services for more than 30 days in a year, including your home address if you're fully remote. DOL requires the LCA to cover every physical location, not just the employer's headquarters. If your work location changes after approval, your employer may need to file an amended I-129 with USCIS depending on whether the change is material.