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Security Software Engineer roles in the United States 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 the DS-2019 form and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, covering cybersecurity, application security, and infrastructure protection work.
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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 Software Engineer
Document your security specialization before applying
Gather certifications like OSCP, CEH, or CISSP alongside transcripts that show coursework in cryptography, network security, or systems programming. Designated sponsors evaluate whether your credentials align with the proposed training objectives before issuing a DS-2019.
Target host employers with active security teams
Focus on organizations running dedicated red team, AppSec, or cloud security functions. These teams generate structured training plans that satisfy the J-1 visa Trainee program's requirement for a formal, skills-based program rather than routine production work.
Search for J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose Security Software Engineer openings align with J-1 host arrangements. Filtering by sponsorship type saves you from applying to roles where the employer has no familiarity with designated sponsor requirements.
Clarify the home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants in technology fields face a two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your situation triggers this requirement before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B visa or immigrant visa eligibility.
Align your training plan to OFLC Wage Search data
When your host employer drafts the DS-7002 Training Plan, the role's responsibilities and skill benchmarks should map to the security engineering occupation wage level on the OFLC Wage Search. Misalignment between the plan and prevailing-wage data can cause the designated sponsor to reject the arrangement.
Confirm your host's familiarity with DS-7002 obligations
Ask directly whether the employer has hosted J-1 Trainees before and whether they understand the DS-7002 supervision and evaluation schedule. Hosts unfamiliar with mid-program reporting requirements create compliance gaps that USCIS and the designated sponsor flag during oversight reviews.
Security Software Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Security Software Engineer?
Current students completing a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who have graduated within the past year or who hold prior work experience in security engineering generally apply under the Trainee category. Research-focused roles at universities or national labs may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a security engineering role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve the DS-7002 Training Plan, and monitor your program compliance. Your employer is the host organization that supervises your day-to-day work and signs the training plan alongside the designated sponsor.
How do I find Security Software Engineer roles that work with J-1 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Security Software Engineer positions at U.S. employers who have experience hosting J-1 participants. Many cybersecurity teams are open to J-1 arrangements but don't advertise it explicitly, so filtering by sponsorship type on a purpose-built platform surfaces opportunities that standard job boards don't surface reliably.
Can security clearance requirements disqualify J-1 candidates from security engineering roles?
Yes. Roles requiring a U.S. security clearance, such as Secret or Top Secret, are off-limits for J-1 participants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Focus your search on commercial security engineering positions in cloud security, application security, or penetration testing, where clearance is not a baseline requirement and J-1 host arrangements are more common.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect security software engineers specifically?
It can. J-1 participants whose program is funded by a government, whose home country has a skills shortage that lists security engineering, or who receive government financing may be subject to the two-year requirement under INA Section 212(e). Your designated sponsor determines whether the requirement applies before issuing the DS-2019, so raise this question before accepting any offer.