Electronics Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York's electronics sector spans semiconductor firms, hardware startups, and defense contractors across Manhattan, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. Companies like IBM, Broadcom, and L3Harris have sponsored Green Card petitions for electrical engineers, hardware designers, and RF specialists. The state's mix of research institutions and established manufacturers creates steady demand for sponsored electronics talent.
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INTRODUCTION
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Senior Director, Security & Information Governance provides strategic leadership for the Firm's enterprise technology security, information governance, records management, and technology risk programs. The highly visible, and collaborative role partners with executive leadership, attorneys, and business services teams to protect Firm and client information, strengthen cyber resilience, oversee security technologies that support secure adoption of emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence. The Senior Director serves as a trusted advisor to Firm leadership, aligning security initiatives, security architecture, and capabilities with business strategy and client service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the Firm's technology risk, cybersecurity governance, and records programs, including identity and access management, data protection, cloud governance, incident response governance, vulnerability management, and oversight of enterprise technology controls.
- Provide oversight for security technologies and controls that are pertinent to AI-enabled platforms, data protection, monitoring, identity, endpoint, email, network, and cloud environments.
- Guide policy governance, network segmentation, secure access controls, and change management processes to reduce risk and support secure business operations.
- Oversee threat hunting, security monitoring, detection engineering, vulnerability prioritization, and incident readiness activities in partnership with firm business services departments, and practice leadership.
- Develop and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry standards including, but not limited to, NIST, ISO 27001, client outside counsel guidelines, and legal industry best practices.
- Direct the Firm's Information Governance and Records Management program, including records retention, legal holds, and information lifecycle management.
- Lead AI governance initiatives by establishing policies, risk assessments, technical controls, monitoring requirements, and security review processes that enable responsible, secure, and client-compliant use of generative AI and emerging technologies.
- Oversee enterprise security awareness and training through phishing simulations, role-based education, executive briefings, new hire onboarding, and ongoing awareness campaigns that strengthen the Firm's security culture.
- Partner with Client Relationship teams to support security questionnaires, audits, due diligence reviews, and client meetings regarding the Firm's security posture.
- Develop firm key indicator reporting, risk indicators, and program metrics for the CIO and Firm leadership while driving continuous improvement across security and governance programs.
- Collaborate closely with IT leadership, Risk Management, General Counsel, Records Management, Privacy, and Practice Groups to integrate technology governance into Firm operations and strategic initiatives.
- Drive technology, and practice enhancements that increase general firm security posture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in information security, information governance, technology risk, or enterprise security, preferably within an Am Law 200, professional services, or highly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise security governance, client security compliance, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of AI governance, information lifecycle management, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, IGP, CIPM, or CPP are preferred.
For New York, California and Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $250,000 and $335,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Employee assistance program and other benefits
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Which electronics companies sponsor Green Card visas in New York?
IBM has a long history of sponsoring Green Cards for engineers at its Armonk and Poughkeepsie facilities. L3Harris and Northrop Grumman sponsor hardware and systems engineers tied to defense contracts on Long Island. Broadcom and smaller semiconductor design firms in New York City also file EB-2 and EB-3 petitions regularly. Sponsorship patterns vary by facility size, project backlog, and the availability of qualified U.S. workers.
Which cities in New York have the most electronics Green Card sponsorship jobs?
New York City, particularly Manhattan and Queens, hosts the highest concentration of electronics employers filing Green Card petitions. Long Island, including Melville and Hauppauge, has a dense cluster of defense electronics and RF engineering firms. The Hudson Valley corridor around Poughkeepsie and Fishkill is significant for semiconductor and systems engineering roles tied to IBM's operations. Rochester also supports optics and photonics electronics employers with sponsorship history.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship?
Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field are the most common Green Card sponsorship candidates. These include hardware design engineers, FPGA engineers, RF and antenna engineers, embedded systems engineers, and semiconductor process engineers. Positions requiring specialized expertise that is demonstrably difficult to fill domestically tend to receive employer support for PERM labor certification, the first step in the EB-2 or EB-3 process.
How do I find electronics Green Card sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, so you can search for electronics Green Card roles in New York without sorting through positions that offer no sponsorship. Listings cover hardware, semiconductor, and defense electronics roles across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. Filtering by the Electronics and Hardware category alongside the Green Card sponsorship option narrows results to employers actively supporting permanent residency petitions.
Are there any state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in New York's electronics industry?
New York has a significant proportion of electronics employers working on federal defense contracts, which can affect sponsorship timelines due to security clearance requirements. Some roles at defense-adjacent firms require U.S. citizenship or active clearances, making those positions ineligible for Green Card sponsorship of foreign nationals. New York's high concentration of unionized manufacturing environments can also influence prevailing wage determinations during the PERM labor certification process, which sets the minimum salary the employer must offer.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card electronics jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.