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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Get Access To All JobsAt U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
What you’ll do
Information Security is part of everything that businesses deliver today, and is a multi-faceted, ever-evolving field. Our 10-week paid internship will provide you with foundational experience and skill development through a mix of on-the-job training, mentorship, a community of peers and advisors, and a pathway to our full-time Information Security Rotation Program upon graduation.
As an Information Security Intern, you will:
- Get hands-on experience working on information security initiatives that impact the business.
- Enhance your understanding and learn the foundations of banking technology related to information security practices.
- Develop technical and business acumen through training, mentorship, and exposure to senior executives.
- Build a supportive community of peers through a variety of cohort strengthening activities such as social events, volunteer days, and development workshops.
Who we’re looking for
Are you interested in protecting and defending against the most modern technological threats facing our world? If you are curious and like being on the cutting-edge of new security technologies to protect applications and systems, then our information security internship might be right for you!
Basic qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science/engineering, management information systems, or similar majors with a target graduation date of December 2027 or spring 2028.
- Basic understanding of information security and technology terms, concepts, and applications through relevant coursework or projects in network security, access and authorization, security risk management, cloud computing, fundamentals of cryptography, or development coding course (i.e., Python or similar).
- Ability to start internship program on June 7, 2027.
- Ability to work in-person at our U.S. Bank location in Cincinnati, OH.
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think and work independently within a professional setting.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Flexibility to work within a multi-discipline team and receive dynamic on-the-job training.
- Highly organized; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experiences that required ability to demonstrate grit, customer experience, managing multiple priorities, and comfort with urgency.
Internship benefits:
- Meaningful, hands-on work that impacts the business.
- Networking opportunities with senior leadership, U.S. Bank team members, and interns.
- Potential for a full-time offer upon graduation into a rotational program.
Working model and hours: This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week, while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days. Interns work approximately 40 hours each week during the internship.
The application process
If you are interested in applying and learning more, click on the Apply Now icon to submit your application.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.39
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
What you’ll do
Information Security is part of everything that businesses deliver today, and is a multi-faceted, ever-evolving field. Our 10-week paid internship will provide you with foundational experience and skill development through a mix of on-the-job training, mentorship, a community of peers and advisors, and a pathway to our full-time Information Security Rotation Program upon graduation.
As an Information Security Intern, you will:
- Get hands-on experience working on information security initiatives that impact the business.
- Enhance your understanding and learn the foundations of banking technology related to information security practices.
- Develop technical and business acumen through training, mentorship, and exposure to senior executives.
- Build a supportive community of peers through a variety of cohort strengthening activities such as social events, volunteer days, and development workshops.
Who we’re looking for
Are you interested in protecting and defending against the most modern technological threats facing our world? If you are curious and like being on the cutting-edge of new security technologies to protect applications and systems, then our information security internship might be right for you!
Basic qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science/engineering, management information systems, or similar majors with a target graduation date of December 2027 or spring 2028.
- Basic understanding of information security and technology terms, concepts, and applications through relevant coursework or projects in network security, access and authorization, security risk management, cloud computing, fundamentals of cryptography, or development coding course (i.e., Python or similar).
- Ability to start internship program on June 7, 2027.
- Ability to work in-person at our U.S. Bank location in Cincinnati, OH.
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think and work independently within a professional setting.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Flexibility to work within a multi-discipline team and receive dynamic on-the-job training.
- Highly organized; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experiences that required ability to demonstrate grit, customer experience, managing multiple priorities, and comfort with urgency.
Internship benefits:
- Meaningful, hands-on work that impacts the business.
- Networking opportunities with senior leadership, U.S. Bank team members, and interns.
- Potential for a full-time offer upon graduation into a rotational program.
Working model and hours: This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week, while having flexibility on their work location for the other working days. Interns work approximately 40 hours each week during the internship.
The application process
If you are interested in applying and learning more, click on the Apply Now icon to submit your application.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.39
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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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 visa 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.
Security 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 visa, L-1 visa, 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 visa filing history who may be positioned to support that transition after your J-1 program concludes.