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IT engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where employers like Nationwide, JPMorgan Chase, and Kettering Health actively hire technical talent. Ohio's large insurance, finance, and healthcare sectors drive consistent demand for IT engineers, and the state's major research universities supply a steady pipeline of international candidates seeking sponsorship.
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Requisition Number: 222338
Job Description
Cintas is currently looking for an IT Security Engineer for the IT Security Team within IT. This role researches, recommends and implements changes to enhance information systems security and monitoring capabilities. The IT Security Engineer is responsible for: engineering solutions (processes, technologies) to mitigate control gaps; presenting proposed solutions to IT management; coordinating with vendors for proof-of-concept, proof-of-value, and pilot exercises; reviewing information systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommending improvements to reduce vulnerabilities; taking part of on-call rotation to triage any potential security incidents; participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies; maintaining and growing knowledge and understanding of information security, risk management and regulatory compliance topics, providing occasional after hours and weekend support for project efforts; acting as mentor for junior engineers; and working collaboratively with various Cintas partners to design, build, and deploy security frameworks.
Skills/Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT area, preferred
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Technology
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Information Security
- Strong knowledge of cyber security practices and procedures
- Strong knowledge of networking and infrastructure best practices
- Strong working knowledge of the NIST CSF Framework
Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of Implementation of API Security Controls
- Strong knowledge of Implementation of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Strong knowledge of Implementation of Secure Email Gateway and DLP platforms
- Strong working knowledge of GCP, Azure
- Industry certifications in Security and Networking preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCNA)
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: Corporate
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift

Requisition Number: 222338
Job Description
Cintas is currently looking for an IT Security Engineer for the IT Security Team within IT. This role researches, recommends and implements changes to enhance information systems security and monitoring capabilities. The IT Security Engineer is responsible for: engineering solutions (processes, technologies) to mitigate control gaps; presenting proposed solutions to IT management; coordinating with vendors for proof-of-concept, proof-of-value, and pilot exercises; reviewing information systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommending improvements to reduce vulnerabilities; taking part of on-call rotation to triage any potential security incidents; participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies; maintaining and growing knowledge and understanding of information security, risk management and regulatory compliance topics, providing occasional after hours and weekend support for project efforts; acting as mentor for junior engineers; and working collaboratively with various Cintas partners to design, build, and deploy security frameworks.
Skills/Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT area, preferred
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Technology
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Information Security
- Strong knowledge of cyber security practices and procedures
- Strong knowledge of networking and infrastructure best practices
- Strong working knowledge of the NIST CSF Framework
Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of Implementation of API Security Controls
- Strong knowledge of Implementation of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Strong knowledge of Implementation of Secure Email Gateway and DLP platforms
- Strong working knowledge of GCP, Azure
- Industry certifications in Security and Networking preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCNA)
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: Corporate
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
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Which companies in Ohio sponsor visas for IT engineers?
Large Ohio-based employers with established sponsorship track records include Nationwide, Progressive Insurance, JPMorgan Chase's Columbus operations, Huntington Bancshares, and the Cleveland Clinic. Defense and aerospace contractors like Northrop Grumman and L3Harris also have Ohio facilities with IT engineering needs. Larger corporations generally have dedicated immigration support teams and file H-1B petitions regularly, making them more predictable sponsors than smaller firms.
What visa types are most commonly used for IT engineer roles in Ohio?
The H-1B is the most common visa for IT engineers in Ohio, as software development, systems engineering, and network infrastructure roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Candidates already on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT extension can work while an employer files an H-1B petition. Those with extraordinary ability or multinational backgrounds may qualify for O-1 or L-1 visas respectively.
Which Ohio cities have the most IT engineer visa sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads the state for IT engineer sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of insurance headquarters, financial services firms, and a growing tech sector around the Short North and Dublin areas. Cleveland follows, anchored by healthcare systems like Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Cincinnati rounds out the top three, with strong demand from financial services companies and consumer goods multinationals like Procter and Gamble maintaining significant IT engineering teams.
How to find it engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters IT engineer roles in Ohio by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you from sifting through postings at companies that don't sponsor. You can search by city, role type, and visa category to find positions at Ohio employers actively seeking international candidates. This is particularly useful for narrowing down Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati opportunities where sponsorship activity is highest.
Are there any Ohio-specific factors IT engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Ohio's dominant industries, including insurance, healthcare, and financial services, mean many IT engineer roles are framed around enterprise systems, data engineering, and cybersecurity rather than pure software development. The Department of Labor's prevailing wage requirements apply based on the specific Ohio metro where you'll work, with Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati each carrying different wage benchmarks. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University also generate a notable share of OPT-eligible IT engineering candidates who are already in-state when applying.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored it engineer jobs in Ohio?
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.
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