TN Visa Senior Security Operations Engineer Jobs
Senior Security Operations Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst and Engineer categories. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no lottery or cap. Mexican citizens follow the consular route. Your employer prepares a support letter that you present with your application materials.
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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 Senior Security Operations Engineer
Align your credentials to TN categories
Security operations engineering sits at the intersection of computer systems analysis and engineering. Document how your degree and experience map to one of these USMCA-defined categories before approaching employers, since CBP officers make final classification calls at the border.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Companies that have filed work visa petitions for computer systems or security roles before already understand visa sponsorship processes. Prioritize these employers early; they're experienced with the sponsorship requirements and won't need educating on TN visa mechanics before extending an offer.
Prepare a role-specific support letter early
Your employer's support letter must tie the Senior Security Operations Engineer title directly to a TN-qualifying occupation. Ask hiring managers to specify the degree requirement and technical duties, not just the job title, so CBP can confirm specialty occupation without additional questions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-ready employers
Not every company advertising security engineering roles is prepared to sponsor TN status. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings, so you spend your search on companies already experienced with visa sponsorship, not on educating HR from scratch.
Clarify Canadian versus Mexican processing routes upfront
Canadian citizens can request TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, while Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate first. Confirm which process applies to you before accepting an offer, since timelines differ significantly between the two routes.
Confirm the employer's visa sponsorship experience level
Your employer will need to support your TN application with documentation of your qualifications and the role details. For a senior position, ensure your employer clearly articulates your experience level and responsibilities in their support materials; strong documentation of your seniority can strengthen your application and support future renewals.
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Find Senior Security Operations Engineer JobsSenior Security Operations Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Security Operations Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your employer documents the position under a USMCA-recognized occupation such as Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. The job title itself doesn't control eligibility; what matters is whether the duties and your degree align with one of the defined TN categories. CBP makes the final determination at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN status has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadians, meaning you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the border. H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate in recent years and waiting until October 1 to begin work. For Senior Security Operations Engineers with Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that describes the position, confirms the TN-qualifying occupation category, states the offered wage, and verifies the duration of employment. You bring this letter along with your credentials and citizenship proof to the U.S. border/port of entry (if Canadian) or to a U.S. consulate (if Mexican) to apply for TN status.
How can I find Senior Security Operations Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job postings don't specify TN visa sponsorship separately from H-1B or general work authorization. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter for employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas in security and technology roles so you're not wasting time with companies that lack sponsorship experience.
Can I renew my TN status if my Senior Security Operations Engineer role evolves significantly?
Yes, but if your duties shift substantially or your title changes, your employer should prepare an updated support letter reflecting the revised scope. CBP reviews each TN renewal on its own merits. If the role now spans different functions, confirm it still maps cleanly to a USMCA-defined occupation before renewal to avoid a request for additional evidence.
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