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Cybersecurity roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Host employers range from federal contractors to private-sector security firms, and your designated sponsor organization issues the DS-2019 that authorizes your exchange.
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Johnson Controls invites you to apply for an internship with our Cybersecurity Engineering team in Huntsville, AL supporting U.S. military and federal government sites around the United States (no travel required). Our cyber security team is on the forefront of the industry, servicing multiple military branches with their Industrial Control Systems (ICS) needs, primarily related to energy management and electronic security solutions while protecting some of the nation’s most critical networks. This internship is designed to provide you with a positive work/training experience and challenging objectives.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Timeframe: This internship is primarily targeted for the summer session. Timeframes are flexible but will likely be around 12 weeks.
Hours: Must be able to work at least 20 hours a week; 40 hours a week is preferred.
Location: Huntsville, AL. Must be able to work on-site out of this office for the duration of the internship.
As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will:
- Support development of applicable policies and processes for U.S. Government and DoD/DISA Information Assurance (IA) requirements, DoD network environments, industry computer/security standards, best practices, and DoD cyber security initiatives.
- Support more experienced cyber security engineers to achieve information assurance, certifications, and accreditations for Building Automation Systems (BAS) primarily using Metasys and Tridium Niagara, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), and other Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Uses knowledge of ISSE, RMF, NIST, IA Program, Governance Policy & Directives, and Instructions to complete projects.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the defense-in-depth security engineering, relevant technology and process development, implementations of security testing, certification and accreditation processes, intrusion detection policy development, security baseline management as well as IA focused software development.
- Coordinate and create necessary IA documentation and artifacts for submittals and accreditation at times.
- Perform security scans and risk assessment on secured systems.
- Perform vulnerability management while keeping control systems functional.
- Adhere to safety standards. A high degree of regard for employee safety.
- Keep management and customers informed of job progress and issues.
Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
- This position services U.S. Government contracts and requires handling of export controlled and other sensitive government data which requires full U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship and green card holders will not meet this requirement).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Security+ certification.
- Education or experience working with Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
WHO WE ARE
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms along with other awards:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List.
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list.
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'.
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America.
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024.
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing.
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024.
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
INTRODUCTION
Johnson Controls invites you to apply for an internship with our Cybersecurity Engineering team in Huntsville, AL supporting U.S. military and federal government sites around the United States (no travel required). Our cyber security team is on the forefront of the industry, servicing multiple military branches with their Industrial Control Systems (ICS) needs, primarily related to energy management and electronic security solutions while protecting some of the nation’s most critical networks. This internship is designed to provide you with a positive work/training experience and challenging objectives.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Timeframe: This internship is primarily targeted for the summer session. Timeframes are flexible but will likely be around 12 weeks.
Hours: Must be able to work at least 20 hours a week; 40 hours a week is preferred.
Location: Huntsville, AL. Must be able to work on-site out of this office for the duration of the internship.
As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will:
- Support development of applicable policies and processes for U.S. Government and DoD/DISA Information Assurance (IA) requirements, DoD network environments, industry computer/security standards, best practices, and DoD cyber security initiatives.
- Support more experienced cyber security engineers to achieve information assurance, certifications, and accreditations for Building Automation Systems (BAS) primarily using Metasys and Tridium Niagara, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), and other Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Uses knowledge of ISSE, RMF, NIST, IA Program, Governance Policy & Directives, and Instructions to complete projects.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the defense-in-depth security engineering, relevant technology and process development, implementations of security testing, certification and accreditation processes, intrusion detection policy development, security baseline management as well as IA focused software development.
- Coordinate and create necessary IA documentation and artifacts for submittals and accreditation at times.
- Perform security scans and risk assessment on secured systems.
- Perform vulnerability management while keeping control systems functional.
- Adhere to safety standards. A high degree of regard for employee safety.
- Keep management and customers informed of job progress and issues.
Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
- This position services U.S. Government contracts and requires handling of export controlled and other sensitive government data which requires full U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship and green card holders will not meet this requirement).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Security+ certification.
- Education or experience working with Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
WHO WE ARE
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms along with other awards:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List.
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list.
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'.
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America.
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024.
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing.
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024.
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Cybersecurity
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Cybersecurity positions often require demonstrated expertise in a specific domain, such as penetration testing, cloud security, or incident response. Document your technical certifications and degree transcripts before approaching host employers, since your designated sponsor will need them to justify your training plan.
Target host employers with federal security clearance pipelines
Defense contractors and government-adjacent firms regularly host J-1 exchange visitors in cybersecurity roles because their compliance infrastructure is already built for sponsored workers. Look for employers holding active federal contracts, since they're accustomed to the DS-2019 host agreement process.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned cybersecurity roles
Many cybersecurity openings never specify J-1 compatibility in the job posting. Search for host employers with demonstrated exchange visitor hiring history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles specifically matched to your visa category and program eligibility.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar before applying
If you're an early-career professional seeking hands-on security operations experience, the Trainee category fits best. If your role centers on original research, the Research Scholar category applies instead. Choosing the wrong category at the offer stage forces your designated sponsor to restart the DS-2019 process.
Confirm your host employer can sign a formal training plan
Your designated sponsor, whether CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or another State Department-authorized organization, requires the host employer to co-sign a structured training plan outlining your objectives, supervision, and evaluation schedule. Verify the employer has staff authorized to execute that agreement before accepting an offer.
Check whether your specialty triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Cybersecurity skills funded by your home government's programs, or roles classified as skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, can trigger a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your country and funding source with USCIS guidance before committing to a host placement.
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Find Cybersecurity JobsCybersecurity J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers cybersecurity roles?
Most cybersecurity exchange visitors enter under the Trainee category if they're within five years of graduation or are early-career professionals seeking structured skills development. Those conducting original security research at universities or research institutes typically qualify under the Research Scholar category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category fits your specific role and background.
Does the hiring employer in cybersecurity sponsor my J-1 visa directly?
No. In J-1 exchanges, the visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, that issues your DS-2019 form. The cybersecurity firm or agency that hires you is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. The host signs a training plan but the designated sponsor remains legally responsible for your exchange program compliance.
How do I find cybersecurity employers that are open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most cybersecurity job postings don't advertise J-1 compatibility, so standard job searches miss a large portion of eligible positions. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and cybersecurity roles specifically aligned with J-1 sponsorship, rather than cold-applying and discovering J-1 incompatibility after several interview rounds.
Can a cybersecurity J-1 exchange visitor face the two-year home residency requirement?
Yes. If your exchange is funded by your home government, your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for cybersecurity-related fields, or your J-1 is government-sponsored, the two-year home residency requirement likely applies. This means you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa unless you obtain a waiver from USCIS.
What documentation does a cybersecurity host employer need to support my J-1 application?
Your host employer must co-sign a detailed training plan specifying your cybersecurity objectives, supervision arrangements, and evaluation schedule. They'll also need to provide organizational details to your designated sponsor, confirm they can cover your compensation, and in some cases supply documentation that the role isn't displacing a U.S. worker. Federal contractors may have additional internal compliance requirements before they can execute a DS-2019 host agreement.
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