TN Visa Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs
Cybersecurity Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, or a related field. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap or lottery. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of IST Cyber Security Lab has a wage payroll position open. We are looking for a research assistant who has expertise in the intersection of embedded systems security, program analysis, and system emulation. In particular, the researcher will work on recovering the boundary between application logic and hardware-dependent code in embedded firmware, and on assessing whether that boundary still holds once the firmware executes. Accordingly, the researcher should have adequate experience in both program analysis and real-time embedded systems. This position involves part-time wage payroll employment.
Job duties to include:
- Identify and address the limitations of existing approaches to separating embedded software from its hardware dependencies.
- Develop a new analysis framework that recovers this boundary automatically from firmware.
- Conduct experiments to validate the framework.
- Write a technical report.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $20.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of IST Cyber Security Lab has a wage payroll position open. We are looking for a research assistant who has expertise in the intersection of embedded systems security, program analysis, and system emulation. In particular, the researcher will work on recovering the boundary between application logic and hardware-dependent code in embedded firmware, and on assessing whether that boundary still holds once the firmware executes. Accordingly, the researcher should have adequate experience in both program analysis and real-time embedded systems. This position involves part-time wage payroll employment.
Job duties to include:
- Identify and address the limitations of existing approaches to separating embedded software from its hardware dependencies.
- Develop a new analysis framework that recovers this boundary automatically from firmware.
- Conduct experiments to validate the framework.
- Write a technical report.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $20.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Cybersecurity Engineer
Align your credentials to the USMCA category
The TN visa doesn't list Cybersecurity Engineer by name. Your degree and job offer must map to Computer Systems Analyst duties. A degree in information security or computer science supports this more cleanly than a general IT background.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers experienced with visa sponsorship understand the work visa process and are more likely to handle your TN request smoothly. For Canadians, this means they're familiar with preparing support letters for port-of-entry presentations. For Mexicans, they've worked with consulate applications. Prioritize companies with recent visa filing history—they already know the requirements and won't treat your sponsorship as a first-time experiment.
Verify your employer uses E-Verify before accepting an offer
Many federal contractors in cybersecurity are required to use E-Verify. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled before you start the TN process, mismatches between E-Verify status and your I-94 can delay your first day on the job.
Prepare a specialty occupation letter from your employer
CBP officers at the port of entry review your offer letter on the spot. The letter must specify that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. A vague or title-only letter is one of the most common reasons Canadians get turned away.
Use Migrate Mate to find Cybersecurity Engineer roles at sponsorship-experienced employers
Filtering for cybersecurity openings at employers experienced with visa sponsorship saves time and avoids companies unfamiliar with work visa processes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for roles where the employer has recent visa filings, indicating they're comfortable navigating sponsorship requirements and have established HR processes to support work visa candidates like yourself.
Request TN status at the border using your support documents
As a Canadian, you can request TN status at any land port or preclearance airport on the day you start. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and your signed job offer, CBP will review all three before issuing your I-94.
Cybersecurity Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cybersecurity Engineer role qualify for a TN visa?
Cybersecurity Engineer isn't a listed TN category by name, but the role typically qualifies under Computer Systems Analyst if the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field and the core duties involve analyzing or securing computer systems. The job offer letter must make that connection explicit for CBP or the consulate to approve the TN status.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for cybersecurity roles?
For Cybersecurity Engineers, the TN visa is a faster path than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadians can request TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry on the day they start work. H-1B requires USCIS petition processing that can take months and is subject to an oversubscribed annual lottery. The tradeoff is that TN doesn't lead directly to a green card and must be renewed every three years.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states the job title, a description of duties, the required qualifications, the employment period, and that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. This letter, combined with your degree transcripts and the signed offer letter, forms the core of your TN application package. Missing or vague employer letters are a leading reason CBP denies entry.
Where can I find Cybersecurity Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals looking for U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter by job title and sponsorship history to surface employers already familiar with the TN category, which significantly reduces the back-and-forth when negotiating a visa-supported offer.
Can Mexican citizens apply for a Cybersecurity Engineer TN visa at the border like Canadians?
No. Mexican TN applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico for a TN visa stamp before entering the United States. Canadians can request TN admission directly at a port of entry or preclearance airport without a prior visa. Additionally, Mexican nationals are subject to a 5,500 annual TN allocation under USMCA, though that cap has not historically been reached for technical occupations like cybersecurity.