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Security Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in fields like criminal justice, security management, or a related discipline. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout us: Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II. Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities!
Title: Cloud Security Specialist - AWS
Location: Onsite - Washington DC
Job Description: The candidate shall also demonstrate the knowledge and experience below:
- Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience
Personnel Qualifications
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate
- Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks.
- Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53
- Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.
- Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.
- Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.
- Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong attention to detail
The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:
- Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams
- Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards
- Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices
- Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar
- Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls
- Develop and maintain security posture dashboards
- Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks
- Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation
- Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks.
- Develop and update AWS security configuration standards
- Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams
- Present findings and recommendations in team meetings
- Identify opportunities to automate security assessments
- Recommend security tooling improvements
Personnel Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in cybersecurity, including cloud security, compliance, and risk management with a background in system and network security engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience on any Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, Google, others).
- At least one of the following certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) etc.
Capabilities
- Intermediate level qualifications and capabilities per Section 3.5.4.1.
- Serves as a cloud security expert, integrating sound practices from Identity and Access management, monitoring, platform standards, network segmentation and interconnection, encryption, and more into the cloud platforms.
- Work with Enterprise Architects, other functional area architects, and security specialists to ensure adequate security solutions are in place throughout cloud IT systems and platforms.
- Manage a product roadmap for a set of features from inception through implementation: collect requirements, establish key performance metrics, craft the user experience, and drive execution.
How to Apply: To apply for the Cloud Security Specialist - AWS role, please submit your resume to nbiradar@citi-us.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We look forward to reviewing your application.
About us: Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II. Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities!
Title: Cloud Security Specialist - AWS
Location: Onsite - Washington DC
Job Description: The candidate shall also demonstrate the knowledge and experience below:
- Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience
Personnel Qualifications
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate
- Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks.
- Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53
- Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges.
- Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.
- Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management.
- Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong attention to detail
The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:
- Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams
- Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards
- Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices
- Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar
- Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls
- Develop and maintain security posture dashboards
- Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks
- Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation
- Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks.
- Develop and update AWS security configuration standards
- Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams
- Present findings and recommendations in team meetings
- Identify opportunities to automate security assessments
- Recommend security tooling improvements
Personnel Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in cybersecurity, including cloud security, compliance, and risk management with a background in system and network security engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience on any Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, Google, others).
- At least one of the following certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) etc.
Capabilities
- Intermediate level qualifications and capabilities per Section 3.5.4.1.
- Serves as a cloud security expert, integrating sound practices from Identity and Access management, monitoring, platform standards, network segmentation and interconnection, encryption, and more into the cloud platforms.
- Work with Enterprise Architects, other functional area architects, and security specialists to ensure adequate security solutions are in place throughout cloud IT systems and platforms.
- Manage a product roadmap for a set of features from inception through implementation: collect requirements, establish key performance metrics, craft the user experience, and drive execution.
How to Apply: To apply for the Cloud Security Specialist - AWS role, please submit your resume to nbiradar@citi-us.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Security Specialist
Align your credentials to security classifications
TN adjudicators look for a direct match between your degree field and the Security Specialist role. A degree in criminal justice, security management, or information assurance typically satisfies this requirement. A cybersecurity certificate alone does not.
Request an offer letter naming your specialty
Your employer's offer letter must specify Security Specialist as your job title and reference your qualifying degree. Generic titles like 'consultant' or 'analyst' are a common reason CBP officers push back at the port of entry.
Target employers with government contract portfolios
Federal contractors and cleared-facility employers file TN petitions regularly for Security Specialists supporting compliance and physical protection programs. These employers already understand the visa category and rarely need educating on sponsorship logistics.
Confirm clearance eligibility before accepting an offer
Many Security Specialist roles require a U.S. security clearance, which is generally not available to non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Confirm whether the specific role requires a clearance before the employer invests time in your TN paperwork.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active TN sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to find Security Specialist openings at employers who have actively sponsored TN visas. This filters out roles where you would need to educate a hiring manager about the visa category from scratch.
Prepare your Mexican consulate appointment documents early
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at the border and must schedule a consulate interview. Gather your degree credentials, the certified offer letter, and any professional licenses well before your appointment, since consular wait times vary by location.
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Find Security Specialist JobsSecurity Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Specialist role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN status is available for positions that require at least a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the work, such as criminal justice, security management, or information assurance. A physical security guard role does not qualify. A corporate security manager or cybersecurity compliance specialist with a matching degree typically does. The offer letter job title and duties description must reflect a professional-level position.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Security Specialist roles?
TN is faster and more predictable for Canadians and Mexicans. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can get TN status approved at a port of entry on the same day. H-1B requires lottery selection, USCIS petition processing, and a wait of several months at minimum. For Security Specialist roles that clearly meet the specialty occupation standard, TN is almost always the more practical path if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship.
Can I find Security Specialist jobs that already support TN sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles at employers who sponsor TN visas, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the process. This matters for Security Specialist roles because many employers in this space work with cleared or government-adjacent environments and have prior TN filing experience.
What happens if my Security Specialist role requires a U.S. security clearance?
A U.S. security clearance is generally restricted to U.S. citizens and, in some cases, lawful permanent residents. If a position requires a clearance, a TN visa alone will not make you eligible for that specific role. Before accepting any Security Specialist offer, ask the employer directly whether the position or its duties require a clearance at any level, including secret or top secret access.
How long does TN status last for a Security Specialist, and can it be renewed?
TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a valid employer-employee relationship and the role continues to meet TN criteria. There is no limit on the number of renewals. Canadian citizens can renew at a port of entry or through USCIS. Mexican citizens must renew through a U.S. consulate.
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