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Operations Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories. Host employers work with State Department-designated sponsors to issue your DS-2019, and no annual lottery or cap applies to your application.
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INTRODUCTION
Security Operations Engineer Intern introduces aspiring cybersecurity professionals to the day-to-day operations of security within the company. The security engineer intern is exposed to frontline duties associated with security practices and is introduced to the processes of event assessment and escalation to senior members of the security team. The security engineer intern will learn firsthand how cybersecurity controls are implemented, managed and enhanced across the company.
Working alongside one or more mentors, intern performs data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks. Security Engineer – Intern also works with cybersecurity team members to understand architectural designs, best practices, and event and incident response (IR) obligations. Interns provide support to the security operations center (SOC), Threat Assessment (TAG) and security engineering (SEA) teams. To be effective, the security engineer intern must have a general understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, as well as solid practical hands-on experience with computers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow and execute directives issued by cybersecurity management and senior security engineers.
- Support day-to-day activities performed by the cybersecurity team Serve as a member of the information security team.
- Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization.
- Serve as an additional security team member, aiding in incident response (IR) with the IR and security operations center (SOC) teams.
- Assist in supporting security engineering team with engineering related tasks.
- Monitor event logs and alerts with escalation to members of the cybersecurity team.
- Support daily threat advisory reports by reading and staying current on security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.
- Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate coursework or completed bachelor’s degree.
- Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- General knowledge and hands-on coursework (lab) experience with cybersecurity endpoint, network, vulnerability, forensic and log management tools.
- Basic understanding, knowledge of and hands-on capabilities with operating system configuration (Windows, Unix, Linux) and networking (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols).
- Ability to analyze event and incident logs, and work with SOC and IR teams to assess security events related to malware, vulnerabilities, exploits and kill chain methodology.
- Ability to effectively communicate business risk as it relates to information security.
- Possesses highly effective communications skills with the ability to influence business units.
- Acts with integrity, takes pride in work and seeks to excel, be curious and adaptable.
- Displays an analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Is highly organized and efficient.
- Leverages strategic and tactical thinking.
- Works calmly under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Demonstrates effective decision-making skills.
- Is highly trustworthy and leads by example.
- Stays current with evolving threat landscape.
- Minimum Education Level: Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information assurance, MIS or related field.
- Minimum Job Experience: 0-2 years.
- Language requirements: English (Written: Advanced, Verbal: Fluent).
- Computer/software skills: Advanced.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $30.00 Hourly
Bank of Hope is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Engineer
Match your training plan to SOC codes
Your DS-2019 training plan must align with O*NET occupation codes for operations engineering. Document your competency gaps clearly, since designated sponsors review whether the U.S. placement offers skills you cannot gain at home.
Confirm the host employer's compliance history
Ask prospective host employers whether they have hosted J-1 Trainees before and whether they carry Workers' Compensation coverage. Designated sponsors require both before countersigning your DS-2019, and gaps here delay placement.
Check your home-country residency requirement early
The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies to certain J-1 Trainees based on government funding or skills-list status. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting a host offer, since this affects future H-1B or immigrant visa plans.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Search for operations engineering positions at employers already familiar with exchange visitor hosting. Migrate Mate surfaces roles and employers that match J-1 Trainee program structures, saving you the work of vetting each company's hosting history manually.
Time your SEVIS record transfer carefully
If you are already in the United States on a different J-1 program, your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record must be transferred to the new designated sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued. Gaps in SEVIS status affect your lawful presence.
Verify prevailing wage before signing your offer
Your host employer sets your stipend or salary independently of DOL oversight in most J-1 Trainee placements, but cross-checking the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and location ensures your compensation is competitive and defensible if your program is audited.
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Find Operations Engineer JobsOperations Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Operations Engineer role?
Most Operations Engineer placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you have a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or the Intern category if you are currently enrolled in a degree program abroad. The Trainee category allows up to 18 months of structured on-the-job training in business, management, or engineering disciplines with a State Department-designated sponsor issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an operations engineering position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as your host, providing the training environment and signing the training plan. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and is legally responsible for your exchange visitor status throughout the placement.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 operations engineering placements?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It surfaces operations engineering roles and employers already aligned with exchange visitor hosting structures, so you spend less time cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with J-1 requirements. Focus on employers in manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain sectors, where structured training programs map naturally to the Trainee category's competency requirements.
Does the J-1 Trainee program allow operations engineers to change host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers mid-program requires your designated sponsor to amend or terminate your DS-2019 and issue a new one with the updated host information. The training plan must be resubmitted and approved before you begin work at the new location. Not all sponsors permit mid-program transfers, so confirm this policy with your sponsor before accepting your initial placement.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect an operations engineer's long-term U.S. career plans?
Yes. If the two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies to your J-1 status, you must return home for two years before becoming eligible for H-1B, L-1, or most immigrant visas. Operations engineers funded by their home government or coming from a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List should verify their waiver options with a designated sponsor or immigration attorney before committing to a J-1 placement.
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