J-1 Visa Information Security Manager Jobs

Information Security Manager roles in the United States are available to qualified international professionals through the J-1 visa's Trainee or Specialist program categories, both requiring sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host employers range from financial institutions to federal contractors and technology firms actively hosting exchange visitors.

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Overview

Open Jobs8+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type88% On-site
Median Salary$47K
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsAssurity Life Insurance Company

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Urbint, Inc.
Intern - Information Security Communications
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Urbint, Inc.
Added 3d ago
Intern - Information Security Communications
Urbint, Inc.
Liberty Lake, Washington
Content & Communications
Communications
Content Marketing
$33,000 - $92,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Farmers Insurance Group
Information Security Intern
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Farmers Insurance Group
Added 6d ago
Information Security Intern
Farmers Insurance Group
Caledonia, Michigan
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$16/hr - $30/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Assurity Life Insurance Company
Information Security Intern
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Assurity Life Insurance Company
Added 3w ago
Information Security Intern
Assurity Life Insurance Company
Lincoln, Nebraska
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity Operations
IT Support
On-Site
None
201-500

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sagenet
Information Security Internship
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sagenet
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Information Security Internship
sagenet
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Delta Dental of Michigan
Internship – Information Security
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Delta Dental of Michigan
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Internship – Information Security
Delta Dental of Michigan
Okemos, Michigan
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations
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Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Information Security Manager

Document your cybersecurity credentials before applying

Assemble certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA alongside transcripts and employment records before approaching host employers. Designated sponsors evaluate your professional background when deciding whether to issue a DS-2019, so gaps slow the process considerably.

Target host employers with active security compliance needs

Financial institutions, defense contractors, and healthcare networks routinely host J-1 exchange visitors because their regulatory obligations in frameworks like NIST or HIPAA create ongoing demand for experienced security professionals that internal teams can't always fill.

Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles

Use Migrate Mate to filter Information Security Manager positions at U.S. employers that have hosted exchange visitors or sponsored work visas before. Targeting those employers significantly shortens the time from offer to DS-2019 issuance.

Understand which J-1 category your background qualifies for

Recent graduates entering a structured security rotation typically qualify under the Trainee category. Experienced professionals brought in for a specialized project or knowledge exchange generally fall under Specialist. Confirm which category your designated sponsor will use before your host employer commits.

Negotiate your training plan before signing the offer

The J-1 Trainee and Specialist categories both require a formal Training Plan (Form DS-7002). Your host employer completes it, but your designated sponsor must approve it, so misaligned job duties and stated objectives cause delays after the offer stage.

Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement

Certain J-1 participants must return to their home country for two years before changing to an H-1B or green card. USCIS determines applicability based on funding source and skills list. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.

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Information Security Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits an Information Security Manager role?

It depends on your career stage. If you're a recent graduate entering a structured rotation, the Trainee category applies. If you're an established security professional invited for a defined exchange of expertise, the Specialist category is the better fit. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, makes the final determination based on your background and the proposed program objectives.

Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for this role, the employer or someone else?

The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your host employer. The employer hosts you and defines the work, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your primary contact with the State Department throughout your exchange.

How do I find Information Security Manager host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?

Search Migrate Mate for Information Security Manager roles at U.S. employers with a demonstrated history of hosting exchange visitors or sponsoring work visas. Employers in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and defense are especially common host organizations because their compliance obligations create sustained demand for security expertise.

Does a J-1 Information Security Manager role require a formal training plan?

Yes. Both the Trainee and Specialist categories require a completed Form DS-7002, which maps your day-to-day responsibilities to specific learning objectives. Your host employer writes it, but your designated sponsor must approve it before issuing the DS-2019. Vague or misaligned plans are a common reason for delays, so align the document closely with the actual security management work you'll perform.

Can a J-1 Information Security Manager transition to an H-1B after the program ends?

Potentially, but the two-year home residency requirement may apply. USCIS assesses whether your J-1 funding came from your home government or a U.S. government program, and whether your specialty appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before an H-1B or immigrant visa is available, unless a waiver is granted.

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