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Cybersecurity Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, making this one of the cleaner paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the U.S. without a lottery. Your degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is the foundation employers and CBP both need to see.
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Get Access To All JobsCybersecurity Specialist - Vulnerability Management (Remote: Charlotte, NC*)
Optomi, in partnership with a client in the financial services space, is looking to add a Cybersecurity Specialist over Vulnerability Management! The Cyber Security Specialist over Vulnerability Management provides strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise for the enterprise vulnerability management program. This role is responsible for defining, operating, and continuously improving vulnerability management processes across infrastructure, endpoints, cloud environments, and external attack surfaces. The Cyber Security Specialist partners and collaborates with cloud, IT operations, SOC, risk, and executive teams to ensure exposures are identified, prioritized, remediated, and validated in line with business risk tolerance and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a trusted advisor, translating technical risk into actionable business insight and driving accountability across teams. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise, strong leadership presence, and a proven ability to mature vulnerability management programs in complex enterprise environments.
Note: This role starts off as a full-time, remote contract on W2. Benefits (medical, dental and 401K) are available during the contract duration. If a candidate wants to convert full-time, they must reside in or relocate to Charlotte, NC. Otherwise, the role will continue as a contract.
Key Responsibilities
Vulnerability Management Leadership
- Lead the enterprise vulnerability management program, including tooling, processes, and governance.
- Define and enforce risk-based vulnerability prioritization standards aligned with business impact and threat intelligence.
- Oversee vulnerability discovery and data aggregation across servers, endpoints, network devices, cloud environments, and external attack surfaces.
- Establish and manage remediation SLAs, escalation paths, and accountability models across technology teams.
- Lead remediation coordination efforts with infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, and IT operations teams.
- Validate remediation effectiveness through follow-up testing and continuous monitoring.
- Identify coverage gaps and drive improvements in scanning, detection, and validation capabilities.
Risk Management, Reporting & Executive Engagement
- Translate vulnerability data into meaningful business risk narratives for senior leadership and executive audiences.
- Develop and present executive-level dashboards, metrics, and risk trends that inform decision-making.
- Provide risk-based recommendations to leadership regarding remediation prioritization and exception handling.
- Collaborate with senior leadership for any requested security exemptions.
- Support enterprise risk management, audit, and compliance initiatives related to vulnerability management.
- Maintain authoritative documentation, standards, and procedures for the vulnerability management program.
Program Maturity & Continuous Improvement
- Drive the maturity of the vulnerability management lifecycle, incorporating automation, threat intelligence, and continuous improvement practices.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and integrations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentor and guide junior cybersecurity staff and contribute to team skill development.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex vulnerability and remediation challenges.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Expert knowledge of vulnerability management frameworks, common vulnerability classes, and risk-based prioritization models.
- Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise vulnerability management (Qualys preferred) platforms and EASM solutions.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, and network security architectures.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.
- Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
- Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Cloud-native security tools and CSPM platforms.
- Reporting & Governance: Dashboards, ticketing systems, risk tracking, and executive reporting tools.
Experience Expectations
- 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with deep specialization in vulnerability management.
- Demonstrated success owning or leading an enterprise vulnerability management program.
- Proven experience driving remediation outcomes across large, distributed technology environments.
Education & Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
Cybersecurity Specialist - Vulnerability Management (Remote: Charlotte, NC*)
Optomi, in partnership with a client in the financial services space, is looking to add a Cybersecurity Specialist over Vulnerability Management! The Cyber Security Specialist over Vulnerability Management provides strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise for the enterprise vulnerability management program. This role is responsible for defining, operating, and continuously improving vulnerability management processes across infrastructure, endpoints, cloud environments, and external attack surfaces. The Cyber Security Specialist partners and collaborates with cloud, IT operations, SOC, risk, and executive teams to ensure exposures are identified, prioritized, remediated, and validated in line with business risk tolerance and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a trusted advisor, translating technical risk into actionable business insight and driving accountability across teams. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise, strong leadership presence, and a proven ability to mature vulnerability management programs in complex enterprise environments.
Note: This role starts off as a full-time, remote contract on W2. Benefits (medical, dental and 401K) are available during the contract duration. If a candidate wants to convert full-time, they must reside in or relocate to Charlotte, NC. Otherwise, the role will continue as a contract.
Key Responsibilities
Vulnerability Management Leadership
- Lead the enterprise vulnerability management program, including tooling, processes, and governance.
- Define and enforce risk-based vulnerability prioritization standards aligned with business impact and threat intelligence.
- Oversee vulnerability discovery and data aggregation across servers, endpoints, network devices, cloud environments, and external attack surfaces.
- Establish and manage remediation SLAs, escalation paths, and accountability models across technology teams.
- Lead remediation coordination efforts with infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, and IT operations teams.
- Validate remediation effectiveness through follow-up testing and continuous monitoring.
- Identify coverage gaps and drive improvements in scanning, detection, and validation capabilities.
Risk Management, Reporting & Executive Engagement
- Translate vulnerability data into meaningful business risk narratives for senior leadership and executive audiences.
- Develop and present executive-level dashboards, metrics, and risk trends that inform decision-making.
- Provide risk-based recommendations to leadership regarding remediation prioritization and exception handling.
- Collaborate with senior leadership for any requested security exemptions.
- Support enterprise risk management, audit, and compliance initiatives related to vulnerability management.
- Maintain authoritative documentation, standards, and procedures for the vulnerability management program.
Program Maturity & Continuous Improvement
- Drive the maturity of the vulnerability management lifecycle, incorporating automation, threat intelligence, and continuous improvement practices.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and integrations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentor and guide junior cybersecurity staff and contribute to team skill development.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex vulnerability and remediation challenges.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Expert knowledge of vulnerability management frameworks, common vulnerability classes, and risk-based prioritization models.
- Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise vulnerability management (Qualys preferred) platforms and EASM solutions.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, and network security architectures.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.
- Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
- Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Cloud-native security tools and CSPM platforms.
- Reporting & Governance: Dashboards, ticketing systems, risk tracking, and executive reporting tools.
Experience Expectations
- 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with deep specialization in vulnerability management.
- Demonstrated success owning or leading an enterprise vulnerability management program.
- Proven experience driving remediation outcomes across large, distributed technology environments.
Education & Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Cybersecurity Specialist
Align your credentials to CBP's exact category
TN admission for cybersecurity work falls under Computer Systems Analyst, not a standalone security category. Your degree, transcripts, and offer letter must explicitly connect your field of study to the cybersecurity functions in the role.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Large technology companies, federal contractors, and financial institutions routinely sponsor work visa professionals and understand the sponsorship process. Smaller firms may be willing but need more time to get legal counsel aligned before extending an offer.
Get the offer letter language right before CBP
CBP officers review the offer letter at the port of entry, not a petition. The letter must name the TN category, describe the cybersecurity duties clearly, state the employment period, and confirm your Canadian or Mexican citizenship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready roles
Not every cybersecurity posting includes TN sponsorship information upfront. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers actively open to TN candidates, so you spend less time screening and more time applying to positions that fit.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment requirement
Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry, but Mexican nationals must obtain their TN visa at a U.S. consulate first. Book your consular appointment as early as possible since wait times at high-demand posts can extend your start date.
Document work experience when your degree title doesn't match
If your degree is in a related field like electrical engineering or mathematics rather than computer science, compile detailed employment records showing progressive cybersecurity responsibilities. CBP evaluates the combination of education and experience together.
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Find Cybersecurity Specialist JobsCybersecurity Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cybersecurity Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, cybersecurity work qualifies under the TN visa's Computer Systems Analyst category. The role must involve systems analysis, network security architecture, or security engineering functions tied to computer systems. A general IT support role likely won't qualify, but positions focused on threat detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, or security infrastructure typically do when supported by a matching degree.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Cybersecurity Specialists?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no petition waiting period since Canadian citizens apply directly at the port of entry. H-1B requires winning a random lottery before you can even begin. For Mexican nationals, TN still requires a consular appointment, but there's no lottery involved. The tradeoff is that TN doesn't lead directly to permanent residence the way H-1B can.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead confirming your job title, duties specifically tied to the Computer Systems Analyst TN category, start date, employment period, and your salary. The letter must also confirm you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen. USCIS is not involved for Canadian applicants since CBP adjudicates TN status at the port of entry.
Where can I find Cybersecurity Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't explicitly label TN sponsorship, which makes searching inefficient. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by visa type so you can find Cybersecurity Specialist roles from employers who are open to TN candidates. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying and then discovering sponsorship isn't available after the interview process.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as a Cybersecurity Specialist?
Yes, but you cannot start working for the new employer until you have valid TN authorization for that specific position. Canadian citizens can apply for a new TN at the port of entry with a fresh offer letter. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. There is no grace period that automatically covers you between employers the way some other visa categories provide.
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