J-1 Visa Security Manager Jobs

Security Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, with sponsorship issued by a State Department-designated organization. Host employers in corporate security, critical infrastructure, and government contracting regularly work with exchange visitors in this field.

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Overview

Open Jobs102+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type77% On-site
Median Salary$47K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsCaesars Entertainment

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Urbint, Inc.
Intern - Information Security Communications
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Urbint, Inc.
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Intern - Information Security Communications
Urbint, Inc.
Liberty Lake, Washington
Content & Communications
Communications
Content Marketing
$33,000 - $92,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Mobile Communications America Inc
Security Technician
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Mobile Communications America Inc
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Security Technician
Mobile Communications America Inc
San Antonio, Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Security & Protective Services
On-Site
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Bank of Hope
Security Operations Engineer – Intern
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Bank of Hope
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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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Farmers Insurance Group
Information Security Intern
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Farmers Insurance Group
Added 6d ago
Information Security Intern
Farmers Insurance Group
Caledonia, Michigan
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$16/hr - $30/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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

Document your security credentials before applying

Gather certifications like CPP, PSP, or CISSP alongside transcripts and employment records proving security management experience. J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require verifiable professional background, and gaps in documentation delay DS-2019 issuance.

Target host employers in regulated industries

Corporate security departments at financial institutions, defense contractors, and critical infrastructure operators are most accustomed to hosting J-1 exchange visitors. These organizations already maintain compliance frameworks that align with the structured training plans J-1 programs require.

Search Migrate Mate for J-1-compatible Security Manager roles

Use Migrate Mate to filter for Security Manager positions at U.S. employers open to exchange visitor arrangements. It surfaces roles by employer type and sponsorship history, saving you from applying to hosts unfamiliar with the J-1 process.

Clarify whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies

If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country lists your occupation as in shortage, you may be subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting a host offer.

Ask the host employer to confirm its training plan capacity

The J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require a detailed training plan signed by both you and the host supervisor. Security Manager roles must map learning objectives to specific competencies, so confirm the host can articulate this structure before the designated sponsor reviews your application.

Verify the designated sponsor's category eligibility

Not every State Department-designated sponsor administers the Specialist or Trainee category for security-related fields. Contact your shortlisted sponsor directly to confirm it accepts security management placements before submitting any program application materials.

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Security Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits a Security Manager role?

Most Security Manager positions fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you have a relevant degree and less than one year of post-degree work experience, or if you lack a degree but have at least five years of security management experience. Specialist applies to established professionals with recognized expertise who are coming to the U.S. for a focused skills exchange rather than structured training.

Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Security Manager position?

The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your program compliance, and serve as the legal sponsor on record. The company where you work is the host organization. Conflating the two can lead to confusion during the offer process, so clarify the sponsor's role with any employer who describes themselves as your visa sponsor.

How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Security Manager?

Migrate Mate lets you search for Security Manager roles at employers with documented exchange visitor history. This filters out organizations unfamiliar with the J-1 host process, which is a common source of wasted applications. Security-sector employers in financial services, government contracting, and corporate risk management tend to have the internal compliance infrastructure that makes J-1 hosting straightforward.

Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect Security Manager exchange visitors?

It can. The two-year home country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by the U.S. or your home government, or if your home country has designated your occupation as in shortage of professionals. Security management appears on some countries' skills shortage lists. Your designated sponsor reviews your DS-2019 application and will flag whether the requirement applies before your program begins.

What does the training plan requirement mean for a Security Manager role?

J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require a formal training plan that maps each phase of your U.S. placement to specific learning objectives. For Security Manager roles, this typically means documenting rotations through risk assessment, incident response coordination, and team oversight functions. The host supervisor signs the plan, and the designated sponsor reviews it for compliance before issuing your DS-2019. Vague or job-description-only plans are routinely rejected.

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