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Security Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and administers your sponsorship, while the consulting firm or government contractor serves as your host employer.
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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 a Security Consultant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Security consulting straddles physical security, cybersecurity, and risk management. Map your degree and prior work to one defined discipline before approaching host employers, since your DS-2019 training plan must show a direct credential-to-role connection that a designated sponsor can defend.
Identify hosts through federal contractor registries
Many Security Consultant positions sit inside companies holding federal contracts or clearance requirements. Searching the System for Award Management database for active contract holders in your security specialty surfaces host employers already accustomed to foreign-national compliance obligations.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your home country funded your education or if you trained in a field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, your J-1 may carry a two-year home-residency requirement. Confirm your status through your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, since it affects any future H-1B or green card path.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by J-1 host history
Targeting companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before cuts negotiation time significantly. Migrate Mate lets you search Security Consultant roles at employers with documented J-1 experience, so you spend less time educating hiring managers about how the program works.
Negotiate a training plan before your DS-2019 is issued
Your designated sponsor cannot issue the DS-2019 without an approved Training or Internship Placement Plan. Work with your prospective host employer to draft the plan's learning objectives and supervision structure before the sponsor's review, so the application doesn't stall at that stage.
Verify host compliance obligations before your program ends
Host employers must report significant changes to your role, supervisor, or work location to your designated sponsor within 48 hours. Confirm your host's internal HR process for these notifications before you start, since non-reporting is one of the most common reasons programs get terminated early.
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Find Security Consultant JobsSecurity Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Security Consultant role?
The Trainee category applies if you have a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or five or more years of work experience without a degree. The Specialist category fits senior professionals with recognized expertise in a narrow security discipline. Current students completing a structured program may qualify under the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Security Consultant?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not the consulting firm you work for. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT administer the program, issue your DS-2019, and monitor compliance. The consulting firm is your host employer. This distinction matters because the sponsor, not the employer, is legally responsible for your exchange visitor status throughout the program.
Can a Security Consultant role involve a security clearance on a J-1?
Host employers can initiate a clearance process for J-1 exchange visitors, but clearance eligibility depends on the position's classification level, your nationality, and the specific agency involved. Many security consulting engagements at the unclassified or contractor level do not require clearance, so targeting those roles avoids this complexity during a J-1 program. Confirm clearance requirements directly with the host before your training plan is finalized.
How do I find Security Consultant host employers open to J-1 visitors?
Most job boards don't filter by J-1 host history, which makes it hard to know which employers understand the program. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find Security Consultant roles at employers with documented experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Starting there avoids spending time on companies that will decline simply because they haven't engaged a designated sponsor before.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Security Consultant positions?
It can. If your home government funded your education, if your nationality is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for a security-related field, or if your J-1 program is government-funded, you may be subject to the requirement. You'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before changing to most other visa statuses. Your designated sponsor can tell you whether the requirement applies based on your DS-2019 category and funding source.
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