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Systems Security Engineer roles qualify as H-1B 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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NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with experience in system software security to join the Data Center Systems Software team. In this role, you will focus on securing NVIDIA’s Data Center Systems. NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering security features required for the success of NVIDIA’s Data Center business.
- Engaging with NVIDIA teams and partners to drive implementation and deployment of security features and systems.
- Designing, implementing, and delivering innovations to secure AI Data Center systems with focus on Root of Trust (RoT) for boot, attestation, recovery, Out-of-Band management, debug, and overall security firmware development.
- Designing and developing optimized security solutions using and following industry standards such as OpenBMC, UEFI, TCG DICE, SPDM, PLDM, Redfish, NIST SP800-193 and CNSA2.0.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of meaningful software and firmware security engineering experience.
- Excellent comprehension of security fundamentals.
- Experience with software development and lifecycle standards, e.g. threat modeling, unit testing, incident response, code audit, CI/CD etc.
- Experience in python, scripting and system programming.
- Background with modern server architectures.
- Effective written and verbal communication regardless of audience or issue complexity.
- Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others to accomplish complex goals.
- Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise servers from definition to customer deployment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- In-depth familiarity with data center server architecture. In-depth understanding of the different deployment models for GPUs (e.g., HPC, AI cluster, single- or multi-GPU servers).
- Experience in Data Center modern networking architectures. Contribution to industry open-source security initiatives or standards. Experience in Data Center firmware and software management architecture.
- In-depth understanding of the Post-Quantum Cryptography transition. Experience in Linux and application security.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 15, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with experience in system software security to join the Data Center Systems Software team. In this role, you will focus on securing NVIDIA’s Data Center Systems. NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering security features required for the success of NVIDIA’s Data Center business.
- Engaging with NVIDIA teams and partners to drive implementation and deployment of security features and systems.
- Designing, implementing, and delivering innovations to secure AI Data Center systems with focus on Root of Trust (RoT) for boot, attestation, recovery, Out-of-Band management, debug, and overall security firmware development.
- Designing and developing optimized security solutions using and following industry standards such as OpenBMC, UEFI, TCG DICE, SPDM, PLDM, Redfish, NIST SP800-193 and CNSA2.0.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of meaningful software and firmware security engineering experience.
- Excellent comprehension of security fundamentals.
- Experience with software development and lifecycle standards, e.g. threat modeling, unit testing, incident response, code audit, CI/CD etc.
- Experience in python, scripting and system programming.
- Background with modern server architectures.
- Effective written and verbal communication regardless of audience or issue complexity.
- Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others to accomplish complex goals.
- Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise servers from definition to customer deployment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- In-depth familiarity with data center server architecture. In-depth understanding of the different deployment models for GPUs (e.g., HPC, AI cluster, single- or multi-GPU servers).
- Experience in Data Center modern networking architectures. Contribution to industry open-source security initiatives or standards. Experience in Data Center firmware and software management architecture.
- In-depth understanding of the Post-Quantum Cryptography transition. Experience in Linux and application security.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 15, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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.
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Find Systems Security Engineer JobsSystems Security Engineer H-1B Visa: 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.
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