J-1 Visa Systems Security Engineer Jobs
Systems Security Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international candidates through the J-1 visa, most commonly under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, making program category alignment a critical first step.
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The intern will gain hands-on experience with security testing approaches used in modern delivery environments (including CI/CD-aligned security testing and analysis), validating and documenting results, and understanding how findings are communicated and coordinated through remediation with stakeholders. The intern will also gain hands-on experience with foundational security architecture concepts—such as reference architecture thinking, technical risk context, and how security practices align to regulatory and industry expectations—while collaborating across application, cloud, and operational security domains.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Application Security (AppSec) team with day-to-day operations related to Application Security Assurance.
- Assist with security testing activities (e.g., SAST, SCA, DAST) and help validate and triage findings under supervision.
- Support threat modeling reviews by capturing system context (assets, trust boundaries, and data flows) and documenting follow-ups.
- Assist with creating and updating System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for assigned Sorenson systems and services.
- Help streamline and automate SSP artifact/evidence gathering and report generation where possible (e.g., reusable templates and standardized evidence checklists).
- Help build remediation workflow efficiency by supporting the handoff of findings from SAST tools into JIRA (e.g., consistent ticket creation fields and status tracking).
- Assist with developing or updating runbooks and supporting documentation to improve repeatability and operational efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Foundational understanding of web application concepts and common security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Basic familiarity with one or more programming or scripting languages and ability to read code.
- Familiarity with Git and modern development practices (issue tracking, pull requests, CI/CD concepts).
- Exposure to security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/SCA tooling) is a plus.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL INFO
- Currently attending college or recently graduated in a related field.
- Coursework or projects in cybersecurity, software engineering, secure coding, or web security preferred.
- CompTIA Security+ (preferred, not required).
- Duration: 3 months.
- Availability: 20 hours/week.
- Office Environment: Hybrid.
COMPANY SUMMARY
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people. Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf, who use American Sign Language (ASL), and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages. CaptionCall, LLC. offers Internet protocol captioned telephone service (IP CTS) using advanced technology and a captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
The intern will gain hands-on experience with security testing approaches used in modern delivery environments (including CI/CD-aligned security testing and analysis), validating and documenting results, and understanding how findings are communicated and coordinated through remediation with stakeholders. The intern will also gain hands-on experience with foundational security architecture concepts—such as reference architecture thinking, technical risk context, and how security practices align to regulatory and industry expectations—while collaborating across application, cloud, and operational security domains.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Application Security (AppSec) team with day-to-day operations related to Application Security Assurance.
- Assist with security testing activities (e.g., SAST, SCA, DAST) and help validate and triage findings under supervision.
- Support threat modeling reviews by capturing system context (assets, trust boundaries, and data flows) and documenting follow-ups.
- Assist with creating and updating System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for assigned Sorenson systems and services.
- Help streamline and automate SSP artifact/evidence gathering and report generation where possible (e.g., reusable templates and standardized evidence checklists).
- Help build remediation workflow efficiency by supporting the handoff of findings from SAST tools into JIRA (e.g., consistent ticket creation fields and status tracking).
- Assist with developing or updating runbooks and supporting documentation to improve repeatability and operational efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Foundational understanding of web application concepts and common security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Basic familiarity with one or more programming or scripting languages and ability to read code.
- Familiarity with Git and modern development practices (issue tracking, pull requests, CI/CD concepts).
- Exposure to security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST/SCA tooling) is a plus.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL INFO
- Currently attending college or recently graduated in a related field.
- Coursework or projects in cybersecurity, software engineering, secure coding, or web security preferred.
- CompTIA Security+ (preferred, not required).
- Duration: 3 months.
- Availability: 20 hours/week.
- Office Environment: Hybrid.
COMPANY SUMMARY
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people. Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf, who use American Sign Language (ASL), and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages. CaptionCall, LLC. offers Internet protocol captioned telephone service (IP CTS) using advanced technology and a captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall are an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Systems Security Engineer
Map your credentials to the right J-1 category
The Trainee category fits early-career engineers with a degree and some industry experience. The Research Scholar category applies if your role involves original security research at a university or research institute. Misaligning your background with the wrong category can derail your DS-2019 issuance before you reach the offer stage.
Document your cybersecurity specialization formally
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan outlining your specific security disciplines, such as penetration testing, threat modeling, or SIEM operations. Vague descriptions of general IT work rarely satisfy sponsor review. Prepare a skills-level breakdown before your host employer submits program documentation.
Target host employers with active security clearance pipelines
Systems Security Engineer roles often intersect with federal contracting, where employers already navigate complex compliance workflows. These organizations tend to have established relationships with J-1 designated sponsors and understand DS-2019 requirements, reducing delays during the host-approval phase.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned security roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hiring for Systems Security Engineer positions that align with J-1 sponsorship. Filtering by role and industry narrows your target list to organizations familiar with exchange visitor program requirements, saving significant research time.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your host employer must pay J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar participants at the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since wage deficiencies can trigger sponsor review or DOL scrutiny during program monitoring.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Systems Security Engineer roles funded by government grants or that involve specialized knowledge may trigger the J-1 two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific position and funding source activate this condition before relocating to the United States.
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Find Systems Security Engineer JobsSystems Security Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Systems Security Engineer role?
Most Systems Security Engineers enter through the Trainee category if they hold a degree and have at least one year of relevant industry experience. The Research Scholar category applies when the role involves original security research at an accredited university or research institute. Camp Counselor, Teacher, and Intern categories do not apply to this profession.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Systems Security Engineer?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. The designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 form and administers program compliance. Your hiring company is the host organization. The distinction matters because your host employer cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own, even if it wants to.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Systems Security Engineers?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Systems Security Engineer roles at U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements. Because the J-1 involves a three-party relationship between you, the host employer, and a designated sponsor, targeting organizations already familiar with exchange visitor programs significantly shortens the placement process.
Does a Systems Security Engineer role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and country of origin. Positions supported by U.S. government funding or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List can trigger the INA Section 212(e) requirement, obligating you to return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Ask your designated sponsor to evaluate your specific role and funding before you accept an offer.
What training plan documentation will my host employer need to prepare?
Designated sponsors require a Form DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan detailing your specific security activities, supervision structure, learning objectives, and schedule. For Systems Security Engineer roles, this means specifying technical disciplines like vulnerability assessment, incident response, or network defense, rather than general descriptions. Vague plans are frequently returned for revision, which delays DS-2019 issuance.
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