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Security Operations Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, typically classified under the Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer category. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or port of entry without a lottery. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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The Senior Security Operations Engineer is a highly experienced hands-on individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving core cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on technical depth, operational excellence, and consistent execution across vulnerability management, endpoint protection, incident investigation, and security process maturity.
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center - Hybrid:
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070
SCHEDULE
Full Time
This role is not a security architecture or platform‑engineering role. It focuses on hands‑on security operations, investigation, and operating established controls rather than designing or building them.
As a Security Operations Engineer, you are a key contributor to the day‑to‑day defense and reliability of our cybersecurity program. This is a hands‑on security operations role focused on monitoring, investigation, vulnerability execution, and consistent operation of established security controls.
You’ll work within defined frameworks and procedures while collaborating closely with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy operational security work, real‑world investigations, and steadily improving how security is executed every day.
What You’ll Do
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and SaaS environments to support timely detection and response.
- Participate in on‑call and escalation rotations to ensure continuous operational security coverage.
- Execute day‑to‑day vulnerability management activities, including scanning, validation, risk analysis, and remediation tracking.
- Help tune detections and operational policies to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and increase efficiency within existing security tooling.
- Support the operational implementation and monitoring of data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and data protection controls.
- Investigate and respond to data protection alerts and events, escalating as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain security operations documentation, including runbooks, procedures, and standards that enable consistent execution.
- Participate in change management processes, reviewing proposed changes to security controls for operational impact and adherence to standards.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response by providing operational feedback on tooling effectiveness, detections, and control performance.
- Support audits, assessments, and regulatory activities by producing operational evidence and providing technical input.
- Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, applying relevant insights to daily security operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role effectively.
Experience
- 3+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations or a closely related technical security role.
- Hands‑on experience supporting vulnerability management programs.
- Experience working with endpoint security platforms (AV, EDR, XDR).
- Foundational knowledge of data classification, DLP, and data protection concepts.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate risk and prioritize response actions.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate operational documentation to support incidents, audits, and internal processes.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Adaptable, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and grow technical security skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Security+, CySA+, Security X, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent certifications.
Role Expectations & Growth
- This is an individual contributor role focused on operational execution and technical development.
- Success in this role comes from reliable execution, sound judgment, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow deeper expertise in investigations, detection tuning, and vulnerability operations.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Environmental
- There are no unusual environmental factors. Work is conducted in a typical office setting with moderate noise.
This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
Job Summary
The Senior Security Operations Engineer is a highly experienced hands-on individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving core cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on technical depth, operational excellence, and consistent execution across vulnerability management, endpoint protection, incident investigation, and security process maturity.
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center - Hybrid:
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070
SCHEDULE
Full Time
This role is not a security architecture or platform‑engineering role. It focuses on hands‑on security operations, investigation, and operating established controls rather than designing or building them.
As a Security Operations Engineer, you are a key contributor to the day‑to‑day defense and reliability of our cybersecurity program. This is a hands‑on security operations role focused on monitoring, investigation, vulnerability execution, and consistent operation of established security controls.
You’ll work within defined frameworks and procedures while collaborating closely with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy operational security work, real‑world investigations, and steadily improving how security is executed every day.
What You’ll Do
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and SaaS environments to support timely detection and response.
- Participate in on‑call and escalation rotations to ensure continuous operational security coverage.
- Execute day‑to‑day vulnerability management activities, including scanning, validation, risk analysis, and remediation tracking.
- Help tune detections and operational policies to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and increase efficiency within existing security tooling.
- Support the operational implementation and monitoring of data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and data protection controls.
- Investigate and respond to data protection alerts and events, escalating as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain security operations documentation, including runbooks, procedures, and standards that enable consistent execution.
- Participate in change management processes, reviewing proposed changes to security controls for operational impact and adherence to standards.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response by providing operational feedback on tooling effectiveness, detections, and control performance.
- Support audits, assessments, and regulatory activities by producing operational evidence and providing technical input.
- Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, applying relevant insights to daily security operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role effectively.
Experience
- 3+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations or a closely related technical security role.
- Hands‑on experience supporting vulnerability management programs.
- Experience working with endpoint security platforms (AV, EDR, XDR).
- Foundational knowledge of data classification, DLP, and data protection concepts.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate risk and prioritize response actions.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate operational documentation to support incidents, audits, and internal processes.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Adaptable, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and grow technical security skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Security+, CySA+, Security X, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent certifications.
Role Expectations & Growth
- This is an individual contributor role focused on operational execution and technical development.
- Success in this role comes from reliable execution, sound judgment, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow deeper expertise in investigations, detection tuning, and vulnerability operations.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Environmental
- There are no unusual environmental factors. Work is conducted in a typical office setting with moderate noise.
This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Security Operations Engineer
Map your credentials to TN categories
TN eligibility for Security Operations Engineers depends on framing your degree as Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. A cybersecurity or computer science degree aligns cleanly, but an IT management degree may draw scrutiny. Match your transcript field to the offered job title before applying.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Companies experienced with visa sponsorship understand the documentation requirements and move faster. Ask recruiters directly whether their legal team has experience with work visa sponsorships, especially for security operations roles, before accepting any offer.
Request a detailed offer letter covering SOC code
Your TN support letter must specify your role, duties, and the relevant USMCA professional category. Ask your employer to include the Standard Occupational Classification code for security operations in the offer letter to reduce CBP scrutiny at entry.
Prepare for Mexican citizen consular timelines
Mexican nationals must apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, which adds processing time. Schedule your consular appointment as early as the employer grants the offer, since the annual TN allocation for Mexico can affect availability.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers advertising TN sponsorship
Filtering job listings by visa type saves you from pursuing roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate surfaces Security Operations Engineer positions where employers have indicated TN sponsorship, so you can focus your applications where they'll actually move forward.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
TN visa holders must complete I-9 verification, and many federal contractors and regulated industries require E-Verify enrollment. Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your first day to avoid onboarding delays that could complicate your TN status documentation.
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Find Security Operations Engineer JobsSecurity Operations Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the position is framed under a recognized USMCA professional category. Most Security Operations Engineer roles qualify under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer classifications. The key is that your job duties must align with that category and your degree must correspond directly to the role being offered, not just the industry.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Security Operations Engineers?
TN has significant advantages for this role. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no multi-year wait. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a randomized selection process and a six-month wait before the work start date. TN can be approved at a Canadian port of entry the same day, making it far more predictable for both you and your employer.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a detailed support letter confirming your job title, duties, the applicable USMCA professional category, your intended length of employment, and your educational qualifications. Canadian citizens present this letter at the border along with their degree credentials. Mexican citizens submit it as part of their consular visa application package.
Where can I find Security Operations Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you spend time pursuing roles that don't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers, letting you search Security Operations Engineer positions where employers have indicated they support TN status, which removes most of the guesswork from your search.
Can I switch Security Operations Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you cannot start work for the new employer until you have new TN authorization in place. Canadian citizens can obtain new TN approval at a port of entry before their first day with the new employer. Mexican citizens need a new visa stamp from a consulate. You should not rely on a grace period to begin working before the new TN is approved.
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