H-1B Visa Systems Security Engineer Jobs
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.
Find H-1B Visa Systems Security Engineer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 482+ Systems Security Engineer jobs
See all 482+ Systems Security Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Systems Security Engineer roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Security Engineer at our office in Olathe, Kansas, to design and evaluate security architectures for our avionics systems, products, and services. Working in close collaboration with various engineering teams, you will apply your systems engineering skills and cybersecurity expertise to ensure certification and business requirements are met and Garmin’s high security posture is maintained.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Plan, design, and analyze security architectures to meet certification and business requirements
- Perform security assessments using applicable industry standards, guidance, and methods
- Generate and maintain security standards, processes, and requirements
- Develop threat models to identify threat scenarios and determine risk acceptability
- Plan and execute security testing to ensure robustness of implemented security measures
- Actively monitor and evaluate the global cybersecurity landscape
- Perform technical market research on emerging technologies
- Support incident response efforts including investigation, remediation, and communication
- Coordinate security initiatives internally to establish a robust security posture
- Understand and communicate customer expectations across aviation markets
- Proactively improve processes, tools, and procedures
- Exemplify Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy and proactively work to improve Garmin’s image and culture
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
- Demonstrated problem solving ability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in an Engineering field
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated ability to develop software, perform security testing, or conduct security risk assessments in accordance with RTCA DO-326A, EUROCAE ED-202A, or ASTM F3532
- Experience with avionics certification standards and guidance such as ARP 4754[A] or ARP 4761
- Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
- Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Security Engineer at our office in Olathe, Kansas, to design and evaluate security architectures for our avionics systems, products, and services. Working in close collaboration with various engineering teams, you will apply your systems engineering skills and cybersecurity expertise to ensure certification and business requirements are met and Garmin’s high security posture is maintained.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Plan, design, and analyze security architectures to meet certification and business requirements
- Perform security assessments using applicable industry standards, guidance, and methods
- Generate and maintain security standards, processes, and requirements
- Develop threat models to identify threat scenarios and determine risk acceptability
- Plan and execute security testing to ensure robustness of implemented security measures
- Actively monitor and evaluate the global cybersecurity landscape
- Perform technical market research on emerging technologies
- Support incident response efforts including investigation, remediation, and communication
- Coordinate security initiatives internally to establish a robust security posture
- Understand and communicate customer expectations across aviation markets
- Proactively improve processes, tools, and procedures
- Exemplify Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy and proactively work to improve Garmin’s image and culture
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
- Demonstrated problem solving ability
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in an Engineering field
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated ability to develop software, perform security testing, or conduct security risk assessments in accordance with RTCA DO-326A, EUROCAE ED-202A, or ASTM F3532
- Experience with avionics certification standards and guidance such as ARP 4754[A] or ARP 4761
- Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
- Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
See all 482+ H-1B Visa Systems Security Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Systems Security Engineer Jobs.
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.