TN Visa Cybersecurity Intern Jobs
Cybersecurity Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when the position aligns with a recognized TN professional category such as Computer Systems Analyst. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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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 Intern
Align your credentials to a TN category
Cybersecurity Intern roles don't have a dedicated TN visa category. Map your degree to Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer, and confirm your transcripts show coursework in security, networks, or systems before applying.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Companies enrolled in E-Verify have already built compliance infrastructure for work authorization verification. That operational familiarity makes TN sponsorship conversations faster and less likely to stall at HR.
Get a detailed offer letter before anything else
CBP officers or consular officials approve TN status based on the offer letter, not your resume. Ask your employer to specify the job duties, degree requirement, and a title that maps cleanly to a qualifying TN occupation.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Searching broadly wastes time when most employers lack experience with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Cybersecurity Intern listings by employer visa filing history so you reach decision-ready hiring managers faster.
Clarify your citizenship when negotiating the offer
Mexican citizens require consular processing; Canadian citizens can be approved at a port of entry. Tell your recruiter which process applies to you so the employer's legal team prepares the right documentation package from the start.
Request a support letter from your university if you're a student
If you're pursuing the internship as a current student, a letter from your department confirming your enrollment and program focus strengthens the nexus between your academic background and the cybersecurity duties described in your offer.
Cybersecurity Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cybersecurity Intern role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured and titled. There's no standalone TN category for cybersecurity interns, but positions involving systems analysis, network security assessment, or security engineering can qualify under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. The offer letter must describe duties that map to a recognized TN occupation, and you need a relevant bachelor's degree in a related field.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for a Cybersecurity Intern role?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can start working as soon as the employer finalizes your offer letter and CBP approves your status at the border. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that runs once a year, and cap-subject approvals don't begin until October 1. For an internship timeline, TN is almost always the more practical option.
Can a Canadian citizen get TN status at the border for a Cybersecurity Intern position?
Yes. Canadian citizens apply directly at a U.S. port of entry without scheduling a consular appointment. You bring your offer letter, degree credential, and supporting documents, and a CBP officer makes the determination on the spot. Mexican citizens follow a different process and must schedule an appointment at a U.S. consulate to receive their TN visa stamp before traveling.
What documents does the employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship of a Cybersecurity Intern?
The employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states the job title, a description of duties tied to a qualifying TN category, the duration of employment, your educational qualifications, and confirmation that you'll be compensated. The letter doesn't need USCIS filing or government pre-approval for Canadian citizens, but it must be detailed enough to satisfy a CBP officer or consular official.
Where can I find Cybersecurity Intern jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with confirmed TN sponsorship, which removes the back-and-forth of asking every employer whether they've sponsored TN professionals before. Filtering by visa type and role category shows you which Cybersecurity Intern listings come from employers already set up to support the process.