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Security Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa 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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The Emerging Technologies & Nuclear Security Fellow (postdoctoral or predoctoral) participates in research projects connecting emerging technologies and nuclear and/or biological security (we are primarily interested in candidates focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear/biological security). Faculty interested in residing at CNS during sabbatical leave also are encouraged to apply.
This is an interdisciplinary fellowship, and we welcome applicants from public policy, international relations, and the social sciences, as well as from computer science, engineering, and the natural sciences. Start date is flexible, but successful applicants can begin as early as July 1, 2027. Preference will be given to applications received prior to February 1, 2027.
This is a full-time benefits-eligible staff position. The position is in-person at the Monterey office of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), a research center of Middlebury College.
Essential Functions
During their year in residence in Monterey, the fellow will be expected to:
- Publish a significant scholarly work in the field of emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security;
- Conduct research connecting emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security. This will include collaborating with CNS’s in-house AI Innovation Lab and participating in CNS’s Asilomar Process for AI & Global Security;
- Provide lectures to students, staff, and visiting fellows at CNS on these topics as part of CNS’s next-generation training programs.
General Responsibilities
- Publish research results in scholarly (peer-reviewed) and policy-oriented publications;
- Present research at professional meetings, including international conferences;
- Mentor students and junior staff connected to their research team.
Compensation
Compensation for this position is at the CNS3 level depending on educational and professional qualifications. This is a full-time (1 FTE) benefits eligible, salaried position with a duration of one year and a hiring range of $67,866 to $100,000. Predoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3A range (hiring minimum of $67,866), while postdoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3B-D range dependent on experience (hiring minimum of $76,363). Candidates with their own fellowship or sabbatical funding will also be considered for the position (please discuss in your cover letter).
Requirements
Education
Research experience linked to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or quantum computing, and international security (with a preference for candidates with nuclear security experience).
For the postdoctoral fellowship, applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field in hand before arrival. Both policy and technical backgrounds are welcome. Advanced Ph.D. students (ABD) will also be considered for the predoctoral fellowship, which carries the same responsibilities. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the postdoctoral or the predoctoral fellowship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, as well as the ability to translate those skills into publishable scholarly and policy-relevant products;
- Exceptional knowledge of the connection between emerging technologies and international security;
- Strong public speaking, lecturing, and teaching skills.
Experience
- Academic publication record;
- Lecturing or teaching experience is preferred;
- Professional experience in the emerging technologies and global security/nuclear security field is preferred;
- Experience in public policy settings is desirable.
Physical Demands
- Middlebury College maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.
- This position requires modest physical exertion and the ability to sit for extended periods of time. It also requires fine dexterity and ability to grasp, i.e. for writing and word processing. Periodic travel to CNS offices and national and international conferences is required.
Other:
An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits. Middlebury offers a generous time away program—up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Come join us and be a part of our team!
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
INTRODUCTION
The Emerging Technologies & Nuclear Security Fellow (postdoctoral or predoctoral) participates in research projects connecting emerging technologies and nuclear and/or biological security (we are primarily interested in candidates focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear/biological security). Faculty interested in residing at CNS during sabbatical leave also are encouraged to apply.
This is an interdisciplinary fellowship, and we welcome applicants from public policy, international relations, and the social sciences, as well as from computer science, engineering, and the natural sciences. Start date is flexible, but successful applicants can begin as early as July 1, 2027. Preference will be given to applications received prior to February 1, 2027.
This is a full-time benefits-eligible staff position. The position is in-person at the Monterey office of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), a research center of Middlebury College.
Essential Functions
During their year in residence in Monterey, the fellow will be expected to:
- Publish a significant scholarly work in the field of emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security;
- Conduct research connecting emerging technologies and nuclear or biological security. This will include collaborating with CNS’s in-house AI Innovation Lab and participating in CNS’s Asilomar Process for AI & Global Security;
- Provide lectures to students, staff, and visiting fellows at CNS on these topics as part of CNS’s next-generation training programs.
General Responsibilities
- Publish research results in scholarly (peer-reviewed) and policy-oriented publications;
- Present research at professional meetings, including international conferences;
- Mentor students and junior staff connected to their research team.
Compensation
Compensation for this position is at the CNS3 level depending on educational and professional qualifications. This is a full-time (1 FTE) benefits eligible, salaried position with a duration of one year and a hiring range of $67,866 to $100,000. Predoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3A range (hiring minimum of $67,866), while postdoctoral candidates will be hired in the CNS3B-D range dependent on experience (hiring minimum of $76,363). Candidates with their own fellowship or sabbatical funding will also be considered for the position (please discuss in your cover letter).
Requirements
Education
Research experience linked to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or quantum computing, and international security (with a preference for candidates with nuclear security experience).
For the postdoctoral fellowship, applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field in hand before arrival. Both policy and technical backgrounds are welcome. Advanced Ph.D. students (ABD) will also be considered for the predoctoral fellowship, which carries the same responsibilities. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the postdoctoral or the predoctoral fellowship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, as well as the ability to translate those skills into publishable scholarly and policy-relevant products;
- Exceptional knowledge of the connection between emerging technologies and international security;
- Strong public speaking, lecturing, and teaching skills.
Experience
- Academic publication record;
- Lecturing or teaching experience is preferred;
- Professional experience in the emerging technologies and global security/nuclear security field is preferred;
- Experience in public policy settings is desirable.
Physical Demands
- Middlebury College maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act.
- This position requires modest physical exertion and the ability to sit for extended periods of time. It also requires fine dexterity and ability to grasp, i.e. for writing and word processing. Periodic travel to CNS offices and national and international conferences is required.
Other:
An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits. Middlebury offers a generous time away program—up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Come join us and be a part of our team!
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.
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.