TN Visa Cybersecurity Manager Jobs
Cybersecurity Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a computer-related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a pre-clearance port; Mexican citizens apply at 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 Manager
Align your credentials to the Computer Systems Analyst category
TN visa eligibility for Cybersecurity Manager roles depends on fitting the Computer Systems Analyst occupation. Your degree must be in a computer-related field, and your job offer letter must describe duties that match that classification, not a generic management role.
Document your Canadian or Mexican engineering designations early
If your cybersecurity credentials include designations like CISSP or CISM, gather official transcripts and employer letters that tie those credentials back to your bachelor's degree field. Officers evaluate the full credential chain, not just the certification alone.
Target employers with existing TN or H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored technical workers before understand prevailing wage requirements and can issue a compliant offer letter quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Cybersecurity Manager roles by employers with active visa sponsorship histories, cutting prospecting time significantly.
Request a detailed offer letter before crossing the border
Canadian professionals applying at a port of entry need an offer letter that explicitly states job title, duties referencing computer systems analysis, required degree, and employment start date. A vague letter is the most common reason CBP officers issue a TN denial on the spot.
Understand how Mexican TN processing differs from Canadian
Mexican citizens cannot apply at the border; you must schedule a consular interview in Mexico and receive a TN visa stamp before entering the U.S. Build at least four to six weeks of lead time into your start date negotiations with any prospective employer.
Correct misclassified job titles before your employer files
Some employers list the role as IT Director or Security Operations Manager rather than Cybersecurity Manager. Ask your employer to align the offer letter title and duty description to the USMCA Appendix 2 occupation list before submitting any documentation to USCIS or CBP.
Cybersecurity Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cybersecurity Manager role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the role must fit the Computer Systems Analyst category listed in the USMCA Appendix 2 schedule. The job duties need to center on analyzing, designing, or overseeing computer-based security systems, not purely administrative management. Your offer letter language controls whether CBP or a consular officer accepts the classification, so the duty description matters as much as the job title.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Cybersecurity Manager positions?
The TN visa has no annual cap and no lottery for Canadian citizens, meaning you can apply year-round and start as soon as approval is granted. H-1B visa registration opens once a year and selection is random, so many qualified candidates wait years. For Cybersecurity Manager roles where the degree and duty requirements already align with the USMCA schedule, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
Can I search for Cybersecurity Manager jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Cybersecurity Manager roles specifically by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have confirmed willingness to support the visa process. That filters out the back-and-forth with HR teams unfamiliar with TN requirements and gets you to qualified leads faster.
What happens to my TN status if my Cybersecurity Manager role changes significantly after I start?
A material change in job duties, employer, or work location can invalidate your existing TN status. If your responsibilities shift substantially, such as moving from hands-on security systems work into a purely executive or budget-management role, your employer should file an amended TN before the change takes effect. CBP and USCIS both treat unapproved material changes as a status violation.
Do Mexican Cybersecurity Manager candidates face additional hurdles beyond the consular interview?
Mexican citizens are subject to a TN annual allocation under USMCA, and the consular interview adds processing time that Canadian border applicants don't face. You'll also need to submit the DS-160 and pay the MRV fee. Consular officers apply the same Computer Systems Analyst duty test, but appointment availability at high-volume posts like Mexico City can push your timeline by several weeks.