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IT Security Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Computer Systems Analyst category. Canadian citizens can enter at a port of entry with a qualifying offer letter and supporting credentials. Mexican citizens require consular processing. Employers file no I-129 lottery petition, making sponsorship faster than H-1B.
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At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli is hiring a Security Engineer for any of our offices, with the option to work remotely. However, our preference is for this role to be based in Kansas City.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Security Engineers are responsible for the secure operations of infrastructure, platforms, and software, including the installation, maintenance, and improvement of hybrid (on-premise and cloud) computing environments. They also help develop new designs and security strategies across all applications, including infrastructure, platform, and SaaS.
Responsibilities
- Configure business operating environments securely
- Perform penetration testing and threat hunting to identify potential risks
- Monitor for and respond to incidents in the Firm's hybrid environment
- Keep infrastructure current, make recommendations, and continually improve security technologies
- Analyze, design, and develop programs, shell scripts, tests, and infrastructure automation capabilities
- Work with analysts and engineers across the organization to continually improve cyber resilience
- Provide support to understand and develop system requirements and technical solutions for cybersecurity engineering based on system architectures (CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and NIST Cyber Security Framework)
- Support the maturation of the enterprise architecture to align with the Firm’s information security and risks to the organizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals
- Develop alternatives of system designs and/or architecture, which consider trade-offs between security requirements, functional/operational requirements, and cost
- Identify and define the requirements of the overall security of the network
- Plan, engineer, and monitor overall security implementation of network systems
- Support in configuring and implementing network security tools
- Test and provide solutions for system weaknesses, threats, security issues
- Research and identify latest suitable technologies and processes that will improve the overall security of the system
- Regularly audit the existing network configuration and provide improvement recommendations
- Other duties as assigned
Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance at all times during the employees scheduled work shift including, but not limited to, Teams/instant message, Zoom, email and voicemail, and by phone. The Firm is nationwide, but operates in the Central Time Zone.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Microsoft Active Directory with Azure experience
- 2-4 years of experience in on-premises environment focused on security
- 2-4 years of experience in security engineering
- Ability to perform detection engineering to interrogate computer logs to identify anomalous behavior
- Develop workflows within a SIEM to automate detections and actions taken
- Demonstrative knowledge/experience with (2) scripting languages like Python and PowerShell
- Demonstrative knowledge and expertise with common enterprise-grade security solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- 2-4 years of experience with Metrics, Events, Logging, in an environment similar to Splunk
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience
The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000.
As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.
Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli is hiring a Security Engineer for any of our offices, with the option to work remotely. However, our preference is for this role to be based in Kansas City.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Security Engineers are responsible for the secure operations of infrastructure, platforms, and software, including the installation, maintenance, and improvement of hybrid (on-premise and cloud) computing environments. They also help develop new designs and security strategies across all applications, including infrastructure, platform, and SaaS.
Responsibilities
- Configure business operating environments securely
- Perform penetration testing and threat hunting to identify potential risks
- Monitor for and respond to incidents in the Firm's hybrid environment
- Keep infrastructure current, make recommendations, and continually improve security technologies
- Analyze, design, and develop programs, shell scripts, tests, and infrastructure automation capabilities
- Work with analysts and engineers across the organization to continually improve cyber resilience
- Provide support to understand and develop system requirements and technical solutions for cybersecurity engineering based on system architectures (CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and NIST Cyber Security Framework)
- Support the maturation of the enterprise architecture to align with the Firm’s information security and risks to the organizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals
- Develop alternatives of system designs and/or architecture, which consider trade-offs between security requirements, functional/operational requirements, and cost
- Identify and define the requirements of the overall security of the network
- Plan, engineer, and monitor overall security implementation of network systems
- Support in configuring and implementing network security tools
- Test and provide solutions for system weaknesses, threats, security issues
- Research and identify latest suitable technologies and processes that will improve the overall security of the system
- Regularly audit the existing network configuration and provide improvement recommendations
- Other duties as assigned
Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance at all times during the employees scheduled work shift including, but not limited to, Teams/instant message, Zoom, email and voicemail, and by phone. The Firm is nationwide, but operates in the Central Time Zone.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Microsoft Active Directory with Azure experience
- 2-4 years of experience in on-premises environment focused on security
- 2-4 years of experience in security engineering
- Ability to perform detection engineering to interrogate computer logs to identify anomalous behavior
- Develop workflows within a SIEM to automate detections and actions taken
- Demonstrative knowledge/experience with (2) scripting languages like Python and PowerShell
- Demonstrative knowledge and expertise with common enterprise-grade security solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- 2-4 years of experience with Metrics, Events, Logging, in an environment similar to Splunk
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience
The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000.
As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.
Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an IT Security Engineer
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the border, not USCIS. Your degree or credential documentation must explicitly connect to Computer Systems Analyst work, not generic IT roles. A cybersecurity-focused transcript or professional certification tied to systems analysis strengthens your entry packet.
Target employers with documented security compliance needs
Companies subject to CMMC, SOC 2, or HIPAA audits have ongoing IT Security Engineer demand and understand the business case for TN sponsorship. These employers are more likely to provide the detailed offer letter CBP requires for border processing.
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Migrate Mate filters IT Security Engineer roles by employers with recent visa filings. Use it to identify companies already experienced with visa sponsorship before you apply, so you're not educating recruiters from scratch.
Verify your offer letter covers all CBP requirements
Your offer letter must state your job title, duties, salary, and duration explicitly. CBP uses this document to confirm specialty occupation at the port of entry. Vague language like 'IT support' instead of 'IT security engineering' has resulted in entry denials.
Clarify your Canadian or Mexican status early in recruiting
Canadian citizens process TN admission directly at a land border or airport. Mexican citizens require a consular visa stamp before travel. Disclosing your nationality upfront lets HR route your offer through the correct process and avoids last-minute confusion before your start date.
Align your TN duration to your project or contract scope
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments and can be renewed without limit. If your role is project-based, ask your employer to specify a defined period in the offer letter that matches the contract, which simplifies both initial entry and any future renewal filings.
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Find IT Security Engineer JobsIT Security Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Security Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, IT Security Engineer roles qualify under the USMCA Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. The role's duties must center on analyzing, designing, or securing computer systems. Positions framed around general IT support or helpdesk work typically do not qualify. Your offer letter must reflect the engineering-level scope of the role.
How does TN compare to H-1B for IT Security Engineer positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition required. Canadian professionals can be admitted at a port of entry the same day with a qualifying offer letter. H-1B requires a lottery selection in April, USCIS adjudication over several months, and an October 1 start date. For IT Security Engineers who are Canadian or Mexican citizens, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path.
Can I switch IT Security Engineer employers while on TN status?
You can change employers on TN status, but your new employer must establish your TN eligibility independently. Canadian citizens can present new offer letter documentation at a port of entry to obtain a new TN admission. Mexican citizens need to return to a U.S. consulate for a new visa stamp. You cannot simply transfer TN status the way H-1B portability works under AC21.
How do I find IT Security Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built to surface IT Security Engineer roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with work visa sponsorship. Filtering by employers experienced with visa processes upfront saves significant time and avoids recruiters who mistake TN requirements for H-1B procedures and quote lottery timelines that don't apply to your situation.
What documents do I need as a Canadian for TN admission in this role?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer confirming the IT Security Engineer title and duties, evidence of your qualifying degree or credentials, and the CBP filing fee. CBP officers at the port of entry make the admissibility determination on the spot. Carrying your degree transcripts, any relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM, and a copy of your diploma significantly reduces the risk of a documentation challenge.
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