J-1 Visa Senior Information Security Analyst Jobs
Senior Information Security Analyst roles in the U.S. are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your experience level. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your host employer manages day-to-day work. There is no lottery or annual cap.
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Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library seeks applicants for an internship to staff Ask-A-Librarian, their online research help service. The FGCU Library internship provides current and recently graduated Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience providing research assistance in an academic library environment. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor to assist users through the Ask-A-Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to complete projects.
Job Description
Availability
Open until filled. Applications received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Intern will work August 31, 2026 – April 30, 2027, with breaks between December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027 and March 1 – March 5, 2027.
Compensation
$20 per hour
Schedule
Intern will need to commit to 12 hours a week of work time. This includes 12 hours of chat reference per week, M-F between 10am - 6pm. Upon hire, the intern can choose their own chat shifts but must keep the same hours each week; however, the intern may swap shifts with the other librarians or seek coverage when needed. Other activities will be assigned if chat traffic is low (no questions coming in).
Duties
- Provide research assistance to users via chat reference.
- Make referrals to the appropriate FGCU Librarian or staff member.
- Complete projects as assigned.
- Meet with supervisor and regularly attend department or other relevant team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent program in the state of United States, or have graduated from an MLIS program within the past year and be a U.S. resident.
- Must be a Florida resident for the entire length of the internship.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Must have a computer and reliable Internet service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in reference/research services.
- Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions.
- Strong commitment to service.
Applicant Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and graduate transcripts (or letter of acceptance to graduate program). Questions can be forwarded to kreycraf@fgcu.edu.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library seeks applicants for an internship to staff Ask-A-Librarian, their online research help service. The FGCU Library internship provides current and recently graduated Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience providing research assistance in an academic library environment. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor to assist users through the Ask-A-Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to complete projects.
Job Description
Availability
Open until filled. Applications received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Intern will work August 31, 2026 – April 30, 2027, with breaks between December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027 and March 1 – March 5, 2027.
Compensation
$20 per hour
Schedule
Intern will need to commit to 12 hours a week of work time. This includes 12 hours of chat reference per week, M-F between 10am - 6pm. Upon hire, the intern can choose their own chat shifts but must keep the same hours each week; however, the intern may swap shifts with the other librarians or seek coverage when needed. Other activities will be assigned if chat traffic is low (no questions coming in).
Duties
- Provide research assistance to users via chat reference.
- Make referrals to the appropriate FGCU Librarian or staff member.
- Complete projects as assigned.
- Meet with supervisor and regularly attend department or other relevant team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent program in the state of United States, or have graduated from an MLIS program within the past year and be a U.S. resident.
- Must be a Florida resident for the entire length of the internship.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Must have a computer and reliable Internet service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in reference/research services.
- Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions.
- Strong commitment to service.
Applicant Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and graduate transcripts (or letter of acceptance to graduate program). Questions can be forwarded to kreycraf@fgcu.edu.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Information Security Analyst
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts and document how your degree and experience map to the listed knowledge domains. Designated sponsors scrutinize this alignment when deciding whether to issue a DS-2019 for a senior-level Trainee placement.
Target host employers with active security clearance programs
Federal contractors and regulated financial institutions routinely host J-1 visa exchange visitors because their compliance frameworks already accommodate sponsored workers. Search for Senior Information Security Analyst openings at organizations holding active FedRAMP or FISMA-certified environments.
Search verified roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Information Security Analyst positions at U.S. employers familiar with J-1 hosting requirements. Targeting employers already comfortable with exchange visitor programs shortens the time between offer and DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Prepare a detailed training plan before your offer stage
Trainee and Specialist category sponsors require a signed DS-7002 training plan outlining specific security competencies you'll develop. Draft this document with your prospective host employer before the sponsor application, not after, to avoid delays in DS-2019 processing.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your J-1 exchange is funded by your home government or falls under a skills-shortage designation, the two-year home residency requirement applies and blocks H-1B visa or green card petitions until fulfilled or waived. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Verify your host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Many designated J-1 sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment before your offer letter is finalized, since retroactive enrollment can delay your program start date by several weeks.
Senior Information Security Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Information Security Analyst role?
Most Senior Information Security Analysts qualify under the Trainee category if they have a degree and under five years of post-degree professional experience, or the Specialist category for those with significant field expertise gained through work rather than formal education. Research Scholar applies if your role is based at a university or research institution conducting security-focused academic work. The Intern category is reserved for currently enrolled students completing practical training as part of a degree program and does not apply to senior professional positions.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a third-party organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not your employer. Your employer serves as the host organization and supervises your work, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors program compliance. You must secure both a willing host employer and an accepting designated sponsor to proceed.
Does the J-1 visa have a cap or lottery for information security professionals?
No. Unlike the H-1B, the J-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery. Positions open throughout the year, and your program start date depends on how quickly your host employer and designated sponsor complete the DS-7002 training plan and DS-2019 issuance process. Processing timelines vary by sponsor organization but typically run two to six weeks after a complete application is submitted.
How do I find U.S. employers that are comfortable hosting J-1 exchange visitors in cybersecurity roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Information Security Analyst roles at employers already familiar with J-1 hosting requirements. Beyond that, target federal contractors, healthcare systems, and financial institutions, since their existing compliance infrastructures make them more receptive to exchange visitor placements. Avoid cold-applying to employers with no prior sponsorship history, as they may not understand the DS-7002 training plan requirement and withdraw an offer mid-process.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my ability to stay in the U.S. after a J-1 placement?
Yes. If your J-1 exchange was financed by your home country government or if your home country designated your occupation as a skills shortage, you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. USCIS enforces this requirement strictly. You can apply for a waiver through the State Department, a federal agency, or a no-objection statement from your home government, but waivers are not guaranteed and take several months to adjudicate.