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Threat Intelligence Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the cybersecurity and information security analyst SOC classification. Employers in financial services, defense contracting, and technology routinely sponsor H-1B petitions for this role. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search to align with the April filing window matters.
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The Assistant Vice President, Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for all Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention (TABI) functions across New York University's New York City and Brooklyn campuses. This pivotal role will oversee the full spectrum of safety and risk mitigation for all NYU community members (students, faculty, and staff) and non-NYU affiliates and will serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including municipal, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as develop and implement a community-centric strategy that focuses on best practices in threat assessment, behavioral intervention and the overall safety of the University community.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Required Experience:
10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in higher education, student affairs, law enforcement, campus safety, private security, or risk management within a large, complex organization.
Preferred Experience:
15+ years corporate experience in a Communications or Global Operations Center preferred with law enforcement or military Tactical Operations Center and/or Watch Center experience a value-added plus. Experience in effectively managing impactful emergencies on a university campus in an urban environment. Experience as a leader in a change management environment.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Exceptional proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire very large, diverse teams in a dynamic, high-pressure, and complex environment.
- Profound and extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, including Clery Act compliance, NY State regulations, HIPAA, FERPA.
- Superior crisis management, strategic risk assessment, and advanced emergency response planning skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication, public speaking, and executive-level stakeholder engagement abilities, with a demonstrated capacity for transparent and empathetic communication.
- Advanced analytical skills to assess complex security data, identify trends, and drive data-informed operational performance improvements.
- Proficiency or knowledge base in modern security technology systems, including incident reporting platforms, advanced surveillance systems, integrated access control, emergency notification systems, and visitor management tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, and accessibility, with a track record of fostering a community-centric approach to safety.
- A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a NY driver license.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another widely spoken language.
- Understanding of best practices in the threat assessment and behavioral intervention.
- Experience working with international teams and navigating diverse regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with diverse university constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff.
- Expertise in security system integration and emerging security technologies.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $175,000.00 to USD $225,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Vice President, Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for all Threat Assessment and Behavioral Intervention (TABI) functions across New York University's New York City and Brooklyn campuses. This pivotal role will oversee the full spectrum of safety and risk mitigation for all NYU community members (students, faculty, and staff) and non-NYU affiliates and will serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including municipal, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as develop and implement a community-centric strategy that focuses on best practices in threat assessment, behavioral intervention and the overall safety of the University community.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling/Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Required Experience:
10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in higher education, student affairs, law enforcement, campus safety, private security, or risk management within a large, complex organization.
Preferred Experience:
15+ years corporate experience in a Communications or Global Operations Center preferred with law enforcement or military Tactical Operations Center and/or Watch Center experience a value-added plus. Experience in effectively managing impactful emergencies on a university campus in an urban environment. Experience as a leader in a change management environment.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Exceptional proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire very large, diverse teams in a dynamic, high-pressure, and complex environment.
- Profound and extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, including Clery Act compliance, NY State regulations, HIPAA, FERPA.
- Superior crisis management, strategic risk assessment, and advanced emergency response planning skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication, public speaking, and executive-level stakeholder engagement abilities, with a demonstrated capacity for transparent and empathetic communication.
- Advanced analytical skills to assess complex security data, identify trends, and drive data-informed operational performance improvements.
- Proficiency or knowledge base in modern security technology systems, including incident reporting platforms, advanced surveillance systems, integrated access control, emergency notification systems, and visitor management tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, and accessibility, with a track record of fostering a community-centric approach to safety.
- A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a NY driver license.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another widely spoken language.
- Understanding of best practices in the threat assessment and behavioral intervention.
- Experience working with international teams and navigating diverse regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with diverse university constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff.
- Expertise in security system integration and emerging security technologies.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $175,000.00 to USD $225,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Threat Intelligence Analyst
Map your degree to the SOC code
Threat Intelligence Analyst positions file under SOC 15-1212 or 15-1299. Confirm your degree field aligns with the employer's LCA job description before applying, since a mismatch between your credential and the listed specialty occupation is a common RFE trigger.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B employers by the cybersecurity analyst occupation code. You'll see which organizations have active LCA certifications for this exact role, not just general tech sponsorship history.
Target cleared-facility employers early
Many Threat Intelligence Analyst openings at defense contractors require or prefer a security clearance. Start the employer conversation about clearance sponsorship and H-1B concurrently, since clearance timelines can outlast your OPT or cap-gap authorization window.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC 15-1212 in your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you discuss compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing the floor protects you from an underpayment that could complicate your petition.
Get your offer letter before April 1
H-1B registration opens in early March each year and USCIS selects registrations by lottery before October 1. Threat Intelligence Analyst roles at cap-subject employers need a signed offer letter in hand before registration closes, so negotiate and accept early in Q1.
Use O*NET to strengthen your petition
Pull the Threat Intelligence Analyst job zone and education requirements from O*NET and share them with your employer's legal team. This documentation helps establish specialty occupation status, especially if your job title varies from standard industry classifications.
H-1B Visa Threat Intelligence Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Threat Intelligence Analyst qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. The role falls under information security analysts (SOC 15-1212), which USCIS consistently recognizes as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. Employers must document the degree requirement in the LCA and petition. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field face higher RFE rates, so job descriptions should specify the relevant discipline.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Financial services firms, federal defense contractors, managed security service providers, and large technology companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Threat Intelligence Analyst positions. Government-adjacent contractors are particularly active because the role directly supports compliance and incident response requirements. You can identify employers with verified LCA filings for this occupation by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by job title and employer.
Can I work as a Threat Intelligence Analyst on OPT before getting H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, and the SOC 15-1212 classification qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in an eligible STEM field, giving you up to three years of OPT work authorization total. That timeline covers two H-1B lottery cycles, which matters if you're not selected in the first attempt. Confirm your degree appears on the STEM OPT designated degree list and that your employer is E-Verify enrolled before you file the extension.
How does a security clearance affect my H-1B petition for this role?
Your H-1B petition and any clearance investigation run on separate tracks. USCIS approves the petition based on specialty occupation and employer-employee relationship criteria, not clearance eligibility. However, many Threat Intelligence Analyst roles at defense contractors are contingent on clearance, and foreign nationals face longer investigation timelines. Clarify with your employer whether the H-1B offer is conditional on clearance approval before accepting.
What documentation should I prepare to support the specialty occupation requirement?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC credentials. If your degree field is adjacent rather than directly matching the job, a credentials evaluation from a NACES-member organization strengthens the case. The O*NET occupation profile for information security analysts is routinely cited in petitions to document the standard educational requirement for the role.