J-1 Visa Security Analyst Jobs
Security Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan while your host employer supervises your day-to-day work in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or information security compliance.
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At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Curiosity
- Collaboration
- Passion
Our summer internship is the entry point into our 12-month rotational program. The program aims to create a pathway to full-time employment and develop well-rounded junior associates with great potential. Each summer we choose two interns to join Ensono full-time and gain experience in different departments over 3-month rotations. Because of this, our ideal intern candidate would graduate in Winter or Spring 2026 and be interested in full-time opportunities after the internship ends. We are looking for potential participants for our 2026 Summer Internship Program and are excited to invite driven and self-motivated candidates to apply! Ensono is dedicated to cultivating talented individuals with unique skillsets who know how to dream big and build bigger!
Internship Dates: May 18th to August 7th, 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
As a Security Compliance Analyst Intern, you will support Ensono’s internal audit and security control framework initiatives. Your work will help us enhance our audit processes, integrate AI solutions, and maintain a strong security compliance posture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Document the Audit Process for All Ensono Audits
-
Learn and document Ensono’s current audit processes, including specific test procedures and process enhancements.
-
Identify AI Opportunities for Internal Audit
- Analyze audit test procedures and collaborate with Ensono’s AI team to identify automation opportunities using AI tools and technologies.
-
Develop and implement AI-driven solutions to improve audit efficiency and accuracy.
-
ESCF Review and Update with Test Procedures
- Review Ensono Security Control Framework (ESCF) to ensure controls reflect the latest AI-enabled test procedures.
- Update documentation to incorporate newly developed testing methods and expected outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
What You Will Need:
- Overall understanding of the information security domain, especially in the infrastructure managed services industry.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence principles, tools, and technologies.
- Skills in prompt engineering, workflow automation using AI, and Agentic AI concepts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bonus Qualifications
- Knowledge of information security auditing processes.
- Understanding of mainframe technologies.
- AI for automation. Creating agents for performing audits for example. In addition exposure to open AI.
WHY ENSONO?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $20.00/hr based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
INTRODUCTION
At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Curiosity
- Collaboration
- Passion
Our summer internship is the entry point into our 12-month rotational program. The program aims to create a pathway to full-time employment and develop well-rounded junior associates with great potential. Each summer we choose two interns to join Ensono full-time and gain experience in different departments over 3-month rotations. Because of this, our ideal intern candidate would graduate in Winter or Spring 2026 and be interested in full-time opportunities after the internship ends. We are looking for potential participants for our 2026 Summer Internship Program and are excited to invite driven and self-motivated candidates to apply! Ensono is dedicated to cultivating talented individuals with unique skillsets who know how to dream big and build bigger!
Internship Dates: May 18th to August 7th, 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
As a Security Compliance Analyst Intern, you will support Ensono’s internal audit and security control framework initiatives. Your work will help us enhance our audit processes, integrate AI solutions, and maintain a strong security compliance posture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Document the Audit Process for All Ensono Audits
-
Learn and document Ensono’s current audit processes, including specific test procedures and process enhancements.
-
Identify AI Opportunities for Internal Audit
- Analyze audit test procedures and collaborate with Ensono’s AI team to identify automation opportunities using AI tools and technologies.
-
Develop and implement AI-driven solutions to improve audit efficiency and accuracy.
-
ESCF Review and Update with Test Procedures
- Review Ensono Security Control Framework (ESCF) to ensure controls reflect the latest AI-enabled test procedures.
- Update documentation to incorporate newly developed testing methods and expected outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
What You Will Need:
- Overall understanding of the information security domain, especially in the infrastructure managed services industry.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence principles, tools, and technologies.
- Skills in prompt engineering, workflow automation using AI, and Agentic AI concepts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bonus Qualifications
- Knowledge of information security auditing processes.
- Understanding of mainframe technologies.
- AI for automation. Creating agents for performing audits for example. In addition exposure to open AI.
WHY ENSONO?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $20.00/hr based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Security Analyst
Document your cybersecurity credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP, and any professional references that demonstrate field-specific training. Designated sponsors evaluate your background against the J-1 visa training plan, so gaps in documented credentials slow approval.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad. The Trainee category applies if you've graduated and have at least one year of relevant security experience. Applying under the wrong category forces a restart with your designated sponsor.
Search Migrate Mate to find host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors
Migrate Mate filters U.S. security analyst roles by sponsorship compatibility, letting you target host organizations that have structured training programs rather than cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Verify host employer eligibility before accepting an offer
Your host organization must demonstrate a structured training environment, not just a job function. Confirm with your designated sponsor that the employer's security team can provide supervised, skills-based training aligned with your approved training plan before you sign an offer.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Security analysts funded by a government agency or whose home country has a skills shortage list may face a two-year home residency requirement after their program ends. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before planning any H-1B visa or green card pathway.
Align your training plan objectives with actual job duties
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT require a detailed training plan that maps program phases to specific security analyst competencies. If your host employer's assigned duties don't match that plan, your sponsor can't certify compliance and your DS-2019 is at risk.
Security Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a security analyst role?
Current degree students completing a security-related internship use the J-1 Intern category. Recent graduates or professionals with at least one year of relevant cybersecurity or information security experience use the Trainee category. The distinction matters because each category has different eligibility rules, maximum program lengths, and training plan requirements set by your designated sponsor.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a security analyst?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your employer, issues the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE serve this role. Your host employer supervises your work, but the designated sponsor monitors program compliance and is legally responsible for your exchange visitor experience.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 security analysts?
Use Migrate Mate to search for security analyst positions at U.S. companies that are open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Many cybersecurity teams are unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process, so targeting employers already listed on platforms filtering for J-1 compatibility saves time and avoids offers that fall through during the training plan review.
Can my security analyst J-1 training plan cover penetration testing or red team work?
Yes, but the training plan must clearly describe each phase as a structured learning objective, not just a job task. Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security operations center work all qualify if your designated sponsor can document skill progression across the program. Vague plans that list job duties without training milestones are commonly rejected during sponsor review.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect security analysts specifically?
It can. Security analysts whose J-1 program is funded by a government agency, or whose home country's skills shortage list includes information security roles, may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This bars applying for H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visas from inside the U.S. until the requirement is fulfilled or waived. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.