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Information Security Specialist roles qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category, connecting you with U.S. host employers in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan throughout your exchange program.
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Get Access To All JobsItron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Our Information Security team plays a critical role in protecting our customers, products, and global operations. We are seeking an Information Security Communications Intern who is customer‑centric, collaborative, and passionate about clear, impactful communication to support internal and external information security initiatives.
This internship offers hands‑on experience working with a diverse, global group of stakeholders while supporting a fast‑moving, innovative security organization within the Utilities & Energy sector.
Internship Duration
40 hours per week starting Summer 2026, with potential for part-time continuation into fall academic term.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Information Security team by creating clear, engaging, and audience‑appropriate communications, including presentations, internal announcements, training materials, and security awareness content
- Translate complex or technical information security concepts into accessible, authentic messaging that supports customer trust and organizational accountability
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners across engineering, IT, legal, and global business teams in an agile and inclusive environment
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security awareness and education materials that reinforce responsible behavior and shared accountability
- Coordinate communications for global information security initiatives, ensuring clarity, consistency, and cultural awareness across regions
- Edit, proofread, and refine content to ensure accuracy, tone, and alignment with Itron’s brand, values, and customer‑centric mindset
- Contribute innovative ideas to improve how information security messages are delivered, understood, and adopted across the organization
- Participate actively in team meetings and projects, demonstrating curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic technology environment
Required Skills & Experience
- Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Technical Writing, or a related field
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to distill complex or technical topics into clear, concise, and engaging content
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global stakeholders in a respectful and inclusive manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while working in a fast‑paced, evolving technology environment
- High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering accurate, high‑quality work
- Customer‑centric mindset with an interest in how communication supports security, trust, and positive business outcomes
- Ability to work on‑site 2–3 days per week in Liberty Lake, WA as part of a hybrid schedule
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Interest in information security, technology, or risk management within the Utilities & Energy sector
- Experience creating content across multiple formats, such as presentations, intranet articles, newsletters, or training materials
- Familiarity with collaboration and content tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or similar platforms
- Exposure to working with global or cross‑cultural teams
- Creative and innovative thinker who enjoys improving processes and finding more effective ways to communicate important information
Compensation
- Salary Range: $15.87 - $44.23 per hour
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Our Information Security team plays a critical role in protecting our customers, products, and global operations. We are seeking an Information Security Communications Intern who is customer‑centric, collaborative, and passionate about clear, impactful communication to support internal and external information security initiatives.
This internship offers hands‑on experience working with a diverse, global group of stakeholders while supporting a fast‑moving, innovative security organization within the Utilities & Energy sector.
Internship Duration
40 hours per week starting Summer 2026, with potential for part-time continuation into fall academic term.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Information Security team by creating clear, engaging, and audience‑appropriate communications, including presentations, internal announcements, training materials, and security awareness content
- Translate complex or technical information security concepts into accessible, authentic messaging that supports customer trust and organizational accountability
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners across engineering, IT, legal, and global business teams in an agile and inclusive environment
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security awareness and education materials that reinforce responsible behavior and shared accountability
- Coordinate communications for global information security initiatives, ensuring clarity, consistency, and cultural awareness across regions
- Edit, proofread, and refine content to ensure accuracy, tone, and alignment with Itron’s brand, values, and customer‑centric mindset
- Contribute innovative ideas to improve how information security messages are delivered, understood, and adopted across the organization
- Participate actively in team meetings and projects, demonstrating curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic technology environment
Required Skills & Experience
- Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Technical Writing, or a related field
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to distill complex or technical topics into clear, concise, and engaging content
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global stakeholders in a respectful and inclusive manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while working in a fast‑paced, evolving technology environment
- High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering accurate, high‑quality work
- Customer‑centric mindset with an interest in how communication supports security, trust, and positive business outcomes
- Ability to work on‑site 2–3 days per week in Liberty Lake, WA as part of a hybrid schedule
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Interest in information security, technology, or risk management within the Utilities & Energy sector
- Experience creating content across multiple formats, such as presentations, intranet articles, newsletters, or training materials
- Familiarity with collaboration and content tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or similar platforms
- Exposure to working with global or cross‑cultural teams
- Creative and innovative thinker who enjoys improving processes and finding more effective ways to communicate important information
Compensation
- Salary Range: $15.87 - $44.23 per hour
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Information Security Specialist
Document your cybersecurity credentials before applying
Compile role-specific credentials like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ alongside your degree transcripts. Designated sponsors require evidence that your background directly aligns with the proposed training objectives in your J-1 application.
Target host employers with active security training programs
Prioritize organizations that already run structured internship or workforce development programs in cybersecurity. Employers accustomed to hosting J-1 exchange visitors understand the DS-2019 process and are far more likely to complete the required training plan documentation.
Search verified J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by Information Security Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor programs. This cuts the guesswork out of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with J-1 host requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Certain J-1 Trainee and Specialist placements trigger a two-year home-country residency requirement before you can apply for H-1B or a green card. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific funding source or nationality subjects you to this condition before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan with O*NET task definitions
Designated sponsors use occupation data to validate that your proposed activities constitute genuine training. Referencing the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts when drafting your training plan gives sponsors a recognized framework and speeds their review.
Verify host employer compliance status before signing
Ask your prospective host employer whether they are enrolled in E-Verify and whether they have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in a technical role before. Sponsors may decline to issue a DS-2019 if the host cannot demonstrate a compliant training environment.
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Find Information Security Specialist JobsInformation Security Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Information Security Specialist role?
The Trainee category applies if you have a degree in computer science, information security, or a related field and are within five years of graduation or have at least one year of outside work experience. The Specialist category is for professionals with substantial expertise in a specialized field who are not primarily seeking formal academic training. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your background and the host employer's proposed activities.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa - the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 form and acts as the official J-1 sponsor. The hiring company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT handle compliance monitoring, training plan approval, and SEVIS reporting. The host employer provides the actual work placement and signs the training plan, but carries no direct sponsorship authority under immigration law.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Information Security Specialist?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Information Security Specialist roles with employers whose hiring history suggests familiarity with exchange visitor programs. Cold-applying broadly is inefficient because most employers have never hosted a J-1 visitor in a technical role. Targeting companies that already have structured training programs in cybersecurity or IT risk dramatically improves your response rate and simplifies the designated sponsor's host employer vetting process.
Does a J-1 Information Security Specialist placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and country of nationality. If your exchange program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, the two-year home residency requirement applies. This means you cannot apply for an H-1B visa or adjust status to a green card until you fulfill that requirement or obtain a waiver. Confirm your specific situation with the designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
What documents does a designated sponsor require to issue a DS-2019 for this role?
Sponsors typically require a detailed training plan outlining specific cybersecurity competencies you will develop, proof of your degree and professional credentials, an offer letter from the host employer, and evidence that the host has adequate supervision and facilities for structured training. Some sponsors also request that the host employer complete a site assessment or provide proof of E-Verify enrollment. Requirements vary by sponsor organization, so request their checklist early in the process.
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