J-1 Visa Security Engineer Jobs
Security Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your background. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and manage compliance while your host employer runs your day-to-day work. Securing a host willing to coordinate with a sponsor is the practical first step toward J-1 sponsorship.
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The intern will gain hands-on experience with security testing approaches used in modern delivery environments (including CI/CD-aligned security testing and analysis), validating and documenting results, and understanding how findings are communicated and coordinated through remediation with stakeholders. The intern will also gain hands-on experience with foundational security architecture concepts—such as reference architecture thinking, technical risk context, and how security practices align to regulatory and industry expectations—while collaborating across application, cloud, and operational security domains.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Application Security (AppSec) team with day-to-day operations related to Application Security Assurance.
- Assist with security testing activities (e.g., SAST, SCA, DAST) and help validate and triage findings under supervision.
- Support threat modeling reviews by capturing system context (assets, trust boundaries, and data flows) and documenting follow-ups.
- Assist with creating and updating System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for assigned Sorenson systems and services.
- Help streamline and automate SSP artifact/evidence gathering and report generation where possible (e.g., reusable templates and standardized evidence checklists).
- Help build remediation workflow efficiency by supporting the handoff of findings from SAST tools into JIRA (e.g., consistent ticket creation fields and status tracking).
- Assist with developing or updating runbooks and supporting documentation to improve repeatability and operational efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Foundational understanding of web application concepts and common security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Basic familiarity with one or more programming or scripting languages and ability to read code.
- Familiarity with Git and modern development practices (issue tracking, pull requests, CI/CD concepts).
- Exposure to security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/SCA tooling) is a plus.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL INFO
- Currently attending college or recently graduated in a related field.
- Coursework or projects in cybersecurity, software engineering, secure coding, or web security preferred.
- CompTIA Security+ (preferred, not required).
- Duration: 3 months.
- Availability: 20 hours/week.
- Office Environment: Hybrid.
COMPANY SUMMARY
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people. Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf, who use American Sign Language (ASL), and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages. CaptionCall, LLC. offers Internet protocol captioned telephone service (IP CTS) using advanced technology and a captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
The intern will gain hands-on experience with security testing approaches used in modern delivery environments (including CI/CD-aligned security testing and analysis), validating and documenting results, and understanding how findings are communicated and coordinated through remediation with stakeholders. The intern will also gain hands-on experience with foundational security architecture concepts—such as reference architecture thinking, technical risk context, and how security practices align to regulatory and industry expectations—while collaborating across application, cloud, and operational security domains.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Application Security (AppSec) team with day-to-day operations related to Application Security Assurance.
- Assist with security testing activities (e.g., SAST, SCA, DAST) and help validate and triage findings under supervision.
- Support threat modeling reviews by capturing system context (assets, trust boundaries, and data flows) and documenting follow-ups.
- Assist with creating and updating System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for assigned Sorenson systems and services.
- Help streamline and automate SSP artifact/evidence gathering and report generation where possible (e.g., reusable templates and standardized evidence checklists).
- Help build remediation workflow efficiency by supporting the handoff of findings from SAST tools into JIRA (e.g., consistent ticket creation fields and status tracking).
- Assist with developing or updating runbooks and supporting documentation to improve repeatability and operational efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Foundational understanding of web application concepts and common security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Basic familiarity with one or more programming or scripting languages and ability to read code.
- Familiarity with Git and modern development practices (issue tracking, pull requests, CI/CD concepts).
- Exposure to security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/SCA tooling) is a plus.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL INFO
- Currently attending college or recently graduated in a related field.
- Coursework or projects in cybersecurity, software engineering, secure coding, or web security preferred.
- CompTIA Security+ (preferred, not required).
- Duration: 3 months.
- Availability: 20 hours/week.
- Office Environment: Hybrid.
COMPANY SUMMARY
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people. Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf, who use American Sign Language (ASL), and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages. CaptionCall, LLC. offers Internet protocol captioned telephone service (IP CTS) using advanced technology and a captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Security Engineer
Align your credentials to J-1 category requirements
The Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of relevant experience or five years of field experience with no degree. Security engineering credentials like CISSP or CEH strengthen your training plan and help designated sponsors justify your placement category.
Draft a training plan before approaching hosts
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan outlining objectives, supervision structure, and skill benchmarks. Prepare this document before contacting host employers so you can demonstrate the placement is structured learning, not regular employment.
Target hosts with existing sponsor relationships
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles. A host already familiar with DS-2019 procedures and training plan requirements will move through sponsor coordination faster than one starting from scratch.
Verify the host's wage against DOL prevailing standards
Your designated sponsor will confirm your compensation meets program requirements. Cross-check the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search for security engineering roles in that metro area so you can flag discrepancies before your training plan is submitted.
Clarify the home residency requirement early in negotiations
Security Engineer roles funded by government sources or tied to certain nationalities trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Confirm with your sponsor whether your program and funding source carry this requirement before signing an offer.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your program start date
J-1 hosts working with STEM-adjacent trainees increasingly use E-Verify for employment verification. Confirm your prospective host is enrolled before your DS-2019 is issued, since unenrolled hosts can create compliance gaps your sponsor must resolve.
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Find Security Engineer JobsSecurity Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Security Engineer role?
Most Security Engineers enter through the Trainee category, which suits early-career professionals with a relevant degree and at least one year of experience, or those with five or more years in the field without a degree. Security researchers affiliated with a university or research institute may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead, depending on the nature of their work and the host organization.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Security Engineer -- the employer or someone else?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not your employer. The employer is the host organization where you do your day-to-day work. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews your training plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the program. You need both a willing host and a designated sponsor to proceed.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Security Engineer?
Most job boards don't filter by J-1 hosting experience, which makes the search inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 visa sponsorship pathways, including Security Engineer positions, so you can focus outreach on hosts likely to engage with a designated sponsor rather than starting the conversation from zero.
Does a Security Engineer J-1 placement come with a two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your nationality, your country's bilateral agreement with the U.S., and whether your program receives government funding. Security engineering roles at federally funded research institutions or under certain exchange agreements are more likely to trigger the INA section 212(e) two-year requirement. Your designated sponsor will assess this before issuing the DS-2019, and USCIS handles any subsequent waiver applications.
Can I convert from J-1 status to an H-1B or other work visa after my Security Engineer placement ends?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement, if applicable, must be fulfilled or waived before you can change to H-1B, L-1, or most immigrant visa categories. If no requirement applies, your host employer can file an H-1B petition before your J-1 ends. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers with H-1B filing history who may be positioned to support that transition after your J-1 program concludes.
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