J-1 Visa Infrastructure Security Engineer Jobs
Infrastructure Security Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while your U.S. employer serves as the host site.
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Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, Feel Free To Check Out Why:
- Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
- Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Core Infrastructure team and help build and operate the global platform behind Workato.com/go. You will work closely with engineers in the US and across international teams to design, scale, and secure the systems that power Workato’s automation platform - trusted by thousands of enterprises and processing billions of events every day.
Role Overview
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the architecture, scalability, and reliability of Workato’s distributed cloud platform. You’ll design and optimize the systems that allow our services to run securely and efficiently at scale. This is a highly technical role that requires deep experience with cloud infrastructure, Linux internals, and large-scale distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain a global, distributed, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with US-based engineering teams to plan and deliver complex platform initiatives.
- Patch and optimize open-source components for performance and security.
- Develop low-level internal services using Linux syscalls and networking primitives.
- Manage and provision AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Write and maintain Kubernetes manifests and deployment configurations for critical workloads.
- Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines for scalable and secure component delivery.
- Tune Linux systems and open-source software for high performance and hardened security.
- Build internal tools to streamline engineering workflows and operational automation.
- Participate in architecture reviews, incident response, and performance analysis to ensure system reliability.
- Coordinate cross-team projects, ensuring smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Collaborate with management to align engineering goals with company objectives.
- Perform a Tech Leader role for a group of engineers (planning, reporting, technical leading).
- Support the professional growth of other engineers by sharing knowledge and mentoring them.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles.
- Proven expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong understanding of Linux internals, including networking and system-level performance tuning.
- Experience operating infrastructure on AWS at scale.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of network security and cloud security best practices.
- Hands-on experience optimizing CI/CD workflows and automating deployments.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering professional growth, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams.
- Experience working as a technical leader - planning, reporting, and guiding engineering efforts within a team.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Golang for tooling or internal services.
- Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.
- Experience with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or VictoriaMetrics.
- Understanding of Vault or other secrets management systems.
- Contributions to or maintenance of open-source infrastructure projects.
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Linux
- Golang
- ArgoCD
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- ClickHouse
- Grafana
- VictoriaMetrics
- Vault
Why Join Us
- Build and operate a world-class cloud platform used by leading global enterprises.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in the US and across international teams.
- Work in a highly technical environment focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Contribute to an engineering culture that values ownership, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The package includes health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
About Workato
Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, Feel Free To Check Out Why:
- Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
- Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Core Infrastructure team and help build and operate the global platform behind Workato.com/go. You will work closely with engineers in the US and across international teams to design, scale, and secure the systems that power Workato’s automation platform - trusted by thousands of enterprises and processing billions of events every day.
Role Overview
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the architecture, scalability, and reliability of Workato’s distributed cloud platform. You’ll design and optimize the systems that allow our services to run securely and efficiently at scale. This is a highly technical role that requires deep experience with cloud infrastructure, Linux internals, and large-scale distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain a global, distributed, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with US-based engineering teams to plan and deliver complex platform initiatives.
- Patch and optimize open-source components for performance and security.
- Develop low-level internal services using Linux syscalls and networking primitives.
- Manage and provision AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Write and maintain Kubernetes manifests and deployment configurations for critical workloads.
- Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines for scalable and secure component delivery.
- Tune Linux systems and open-source software for high performance and hardened security.
- Build internal tools to streamline engineering workflows and operational automation.
- Participate in architecture reviews, incident response, and performance analysis to ensure system reliability.
- Coordinate cross-team projects, ensuring smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Collaborate with management to align engineering goals with company objectives.
- Perform a Tech Leader role for a group of engineers (planning, reporting, technical leading).
- Support the professional growth of other engineers by sharing knowledge and mentoring them.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles.
- Proven expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong understanding of Linux internals, including networking and system-level performance tuning.
- Experience operating infrastructure on AWS at scale.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of network security and cloud security best practices.
- Hands-on experience optimizing CI/CD workflows and automating deployments.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering professional growth, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams.
- Experience working as a technical leader - planning, reporting, and guiding engineering efforts within a team.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Golang for tooling or internal services.
- Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.
- Experience with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or VictoriaMetrics.
- Understanding of Vault or other secrets management systems.
- Contributions to or maintenance of open-source infrastructure projects.
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Linux
- Golang
- ArgoCD
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- ClickHouse
- Grafana
- VictoriaMetrics
- Vault
Why Join Us
- Build and operate a world-class cloud platform used by leading global enterprises.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in the US and across international teams.
- Work in a highly technical environment focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Contribute to an engineering culture that values ownership, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The package includes health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Security Engineer
Document your specialty occupation credentials thoroughly
Compile transcripts, professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+), and evidence of hands-on infrastructure security work before approaching any host employer. Designated sponsors scrutinize whether your background matches the J-1 training plan category you're applying under.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility
If you've graduated within the past year and have fewer than five years of professional experience, the Trainee category fits. Research Scholar applies if you're affiliated with a research institution studying infrastructure protection or cybersecurity policy at a graduate or postdoctoral level.
Target host employers with existing J-1 program experience
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors. Employers familiar with DS-2019 requirements and training plan documentation move through sponsor coordination significantly faster.
Verify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Infrastructure security work funded by a government agency or tied to skills on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List can trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan to specific infrastructure security tasks
Sponsor organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT require a detailed Form DS-7002 training plan. Map each phase to concrete activities: penetration testing, SIEM configuration, firewall policy management. Vague plans citing only general IT work are common grounds for sponsor rejection.
Negotiate host employer commitment before engaging a sponsor
Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 only after a host employer signs the training agreement. Secure a written offer or letter of intent from your U.S. employer first. Approaching sponsors without confirmed host placement significantly delays or derails the process.
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Find Infrastructure Security Engineer JobsInfrastructure Security Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Infrastructure Security Engineer roles?
Most Infrastructure Security Engineers qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have a relevant degree and fewer than five years of post-graduation professional experience. Research Scholar applies if your role is embedded in a university or research institute studying cybersecurity infrastructure. The host employer's organizational type and your career stage together determine which category a designated sponsor will approve.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an infrastructure security position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and IIE issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status. Your U.S. employer is the host site. The designated sponsor monitors compliance, signs the training plan, and communicates with the State Department throughout your exchange program.
Can I work on classified infrastructure or government systems on a J-1 visa?
Federal security clearances are generally unavailable to J-1 exchange visitors, and positions requiring access to classified systems or controlled unclassified information are typically off-limits. Private-sector infrastructure security roles, cloud security engineering, and enterprise network security positions are far more accessible. Confirm clearance requirements with the host employer before the training plan is submitted to your designated sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 infrastructure security engineers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure who have J-1 sponsorship experience. Employers already familiar with the DS-2019 process, training plan requirements, and sponsor coordination are considerably easier to work with. Targeting companies with prior J-1 hosting history reduces delays caused by employer unfamiliarity with the program.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect infrastructure security engineers?
It can. If your home country's government funded your exchange program, or if infrastructure security skills appear on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, the two-year home residency requirement applies after your J-1 program ends. This bars you from changing to H-1B or most immigrant visa categories without first returning home or obtaining a waiver. Your designated sponsor should clarify your exposure to this requirement before you accept a host offer.
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