J-1 Visa Security Engineering Manager Jobs

Security Engineering Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. employer serves as the host. No lottery or annual cap applies.

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Overview

Open Jobs45+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type71% On-site
Median Salary$61K
Top LocationHuntsville, AL
Most JobsKBR

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Aledade, Inc.
Summer Internship - Security Engineering
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Aledade, Inc.
Added 6d ago
Summer Internship - Security Engineering
Aledade, Inc.
Remote
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Not listed
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Bank of Hope
Security Operations Engineer – Intern
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Bank of Hope
Added 3d ago
Security Operations Engineer – Intern
Bank of Hope
Los Angeles, California
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Security Engineering
$30.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Sorenson Communications
Associate Application Security Engineer
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Sorenson Communications
Added 5d ago
Associate Application Security Engineer
Sorenson Communications
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Security Engineering
IT Support
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Johnson Controls
Intern - Cybersecurity
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Johnson Controls
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Intern - Cybersecurity
Johnson Controls
Alabama
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Crestron Electronics
InfoSec Co-Op
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Crestron Electronics
Added 5d ago
InfoSec Co-Op
Crestron Electronics
Rockleigh, New Jersey
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Security Engineering Manager

Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards

Security engineering leadership roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or electrical engineering. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations, and professional certifications like CISSP or CISM before approaching any designated sponsor.

Target host employers with active security programs

Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in security and engineering management roles, so you approach organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan requirements.

Distinguish the Trainee category from Research Scholar

If you have under five years of post-degree professional experience, the J-1 Trainee category fits best. Research Scholar applies if your role centers on supervised research at a university or research institution rather than industry-side security operations management.

Build a training plan that reflects managerial scope

Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training Plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing your DS-2019. Document rotations across threat modeling, incident response oversight, and team leadership to demonstrate the program's training value beyond standard employment.

Verify whether your country triggers the two-year rule

Security engineering professionals from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or those funded by their home government, face a two-year home-residency requirement before switching to H-1B or green card status. Confirm your country's status with USCIS before accepting any host offer.

Confirm your host employer's E-Verify enrollment early

Many designated sponsors require the host employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before countersigning a training plan. Ask the employer's HR team to confirm enrollment status before your sponsor begins processing, or risk delays late in the filing process.

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Security Engineering Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category applies to Security Engineering Manager roles?

Most Security Engineering Manager candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee category if they have fewer than five years of post-degree professional experience, or the Specialist category for highly experienced practitioners brought in for a narrowly defined objective. Research Scholar applies only if the role is housed at a university or formal research institution with a structured research agenda.

Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?

The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as the host organization, providing the work environment and signing the training plan. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors compliance, and carries legal responsibility for the exchange program.

How can I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Security Engineering Manager?

Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers and roles specifically aligned with J-1 sponsorship in engineering and security management. Targeting employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before reduces friction because their HR and legal teams already understand the DS-2019 process, training plan requirements, and designated sponsor coordination.

Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect Security Engineering Manager candidates?

It can. If your home country appears on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your exchange program is financed directly or indirectly by your home government or the U.S. government, the two-year rule applies. This means you cannot change to H-1B status or most immigrant visa categories without first returning home for two years or obtaining a waiver through USCIS.

What does a Training Plan for a Security Engineering Manager typically include?

The DS-7002 Training Plan must outline structured, supervised activities that go beyond routine job duties. For a Security Engineering Manager, this typically covers rotations in areas like vulnerability management, security architecture review, incident command, and cross-functional team leadership. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan for educational merit before countersigning and issuing the DS-2019.

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