J-1 Visa Director Of Information Security Jobs
Director of Information Security roles in the U.S. are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019, while the hiring organization serves as your host employer. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library seeks applicants for an internship to staff Ask-A-Librarian, their online research help service. The FGCU Library internship provides current and recently graduated Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience providing research assistance in an academic library environment. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor to assist users through the Ask-A-Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to complete projects.
Job Description
Availability
Open until filled. Applications received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Intern will work August 31, 2026 – April 30, 2027, with breaks between December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027 and March 1 – March 5, 2027.
Compensation
$20 per hour
Schedule
Intern will need to commit to 12 hours a week of work time. This includes 12 hours of chat reference per week, M-F between 10am - 6pm. Upon hire, the intern can choose their own chat shifts but must keep the same hours each week; however, the intern may swap shifts with the other librarians or seek coverage when needed. Other activities will be assigned if chat traffic is low (no questions coming in).
Duties
- Provide research assistance to users via chat reference.
- Make referrals to the appropriate FGCU Librarian or staff member.
- Complete projects as assigned.
- Meet with supervisor and regularly attend department or other relevant team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent program in the state of United States, or have graduated from an MLIS program within the past year and be a U.S. resident.
- Must be a Florida resident for the entire length of the internship.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Must have a computer and reliable Internet service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in reference/research services.
- Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions.
- Strong commitment to service.
Applicant Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and graduate transcripts (or letter of acceptance to graduate program). Questions can be forwarded to kreycraf@fgcu.edu.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library seeks applicants for an internship to staff Ask-A-Librarian, their online research help service. The FGCU Library internship provides current and recently graduated Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience providing research assistance in an academic library environment. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor to assist users through the Ask-A-Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to complete projects.
Job Description
Availability
Open until filled. Applications received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Intern will work August 31, 2026 – April 30, 2027, with breaks between December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027 and March 1 – March 5, 2027.
Compensation
$20 per hour
Schedule
Intern will need to commit to 12 hours a week of work time. This includes 12 hours of chat reference per week, M-F between 10am - 6pm. Upon hire, the intern can choose their own chat shifts but must keep the same hours each week; however, the intern may swap shifts with the other librarians or seek coverage when needed. Other activities will be assigned if chat traffic is low (no questions coming in).
Duties
- Provide research assistance to users via chat reference.
- Make referrals to the appropriate FGCU Librarian or staff member.
- Complete projects as assigned.
- Meet with supervisor and regularly attend department or other relevant team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent program in the state of United States, or have graduated from an MLIS program within the past year and be a U.S. resident.
- Must be a Florida resident for the entire length of the internship.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Must have a computer and reliable Internet service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in reference/research services.
- Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions.
- Strong commitment to service.
Applicant Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and graduate transcripts (or letter of acceptance to graduate program). Questions can be forwarded to kreycraf@fgcu.edu.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Information Security
Document your cybersecurity credentials precisely
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your existing security certifications, like CISSP or CISM, to specific U.S. host organization objectives. Gaps between your credentials and the stated training program are a common reason designated sponsors request revisions before issuing.
Target host organizations with dedicated security teams
Director-level information security roles require host organizations substantial enough to justify executive oversight. Focus on mid-to-large enterprises, federal contractors, and healthcare systems, where the complexity of the security function supports a credible J-1 visa training or specialist program objective.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
The Specialist and Trainee J-1 categories may carry a two-year home residency requirement depending on your nationality and funding source. Confirm your status on this point before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned security roles
Search Director of Information Security positions on Migrate Mate to surface U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with international candidates. Filtering by role and sponsorship context saves significant research time versus manually scanning general job boards.
Verify the host organization's J-1 compliance infrastructure
Your host employer must sign and adhere to a formal training plan administered by a State Department-designated sponsor. Ask prospective employers directly whether they have an existing sponsor relationship or prior experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors at the director level.
Align your DS-2019 program duration with the role scope
J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs cap at 18 months and 12 months respectively, though extensions exist. For a Director of Information Security role, ensure the program duration in your DS-2019 reflects the actual project timeline your host organization needs.
Director Of Information Security J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Director of Information Security role?
The Specialist category most often applies to senior information security professionals, covering individuals with expertise in a field not widely available in the U.S. The Trainee category is an option for those earlier in their security career seeking structured U.S. experience. Both require a DS-2019 issued by a State Department-designated sponsor, not directly by the hiring employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, that issues your DS-2019 and monitors program compliance. The hiring employer is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. These are distinct roles, and confusing them often leads to incorrect expectations about who files paperwork and who holds compliance responsibility.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Director of Information Security J-1 holders?
It can. If your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your J-1 program was government-funded, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before applying for H-1B or permanent residence. Information security professionals from certain countries are more likely to be affected. Confirm your specific situation with the designated sponsor before signing an offer.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors at the director level?
Migrate Mate lets you search Director of Information Security roles with filters relevant to international candidates, making it easier to identify host organizations whose hiring patterns align with J-1 sponsorship. Reaching director-level roles through a J-1 program requires a host organization with a real security function and an existing or willing sponsor relationship, which targeted searches help surface.
What does the J-1 training plan require for an information security leadership role?
The training plan, administered by the designated sponsor and signed by the host employer, must outline specific learning objectives tied to your U.S. experience. For a Director of Information Security, this typically means articulating how the role builds distinct competencies, such as U.S. regulatory compliance frameworks, enterprise risk governance, or cross-functional security leadership, that differ meaningfully from your prior experience.