Telecom H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia is one of the strongest states for telecom H-1B visa sponsorship, anchored by a dense concentration of carriers, defense contractors, and network infrastructure firms in the Northern Virginia corridor. Companies like Verizon, Lumen Technologies, and Leidos regularly file H-1B petitions for engineers, network architects, and systems analysts across the DC metro area and beyond.
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When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Associate Director of a Network Security Red Team in the telecommunications industry, you will lead a team focused on proactively identifying vulnerabilities and security gaps within Verizon’s infrastructure, applications, and processes. This team focuses on emulating real-world adversarial techniques to evaluate and improve Verizon’s defensive capabilities, ensuring the security of customer data and network infrastructure.
You will lead a team of highly skilled Red Teamer Operators performing campaigns and continuous Red Team work targeting objectives on Verizon’s networks. You will need to collaborate closely with internal teams to simulate advanced persistent threats and execute Red Team engagements tailored to the unique challenges of the telecommunications sector. This position requires a deep understanding of telco-specific systems, such as enterprise-scale complex networks, 4G & 5G wireless network infrastructure, cloud technology, and more. Strong understanding of network equipment and networking protocols is required. This role will require strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset in order to be successful. Demonstrated experience building and supporting a team that solves complex challenges is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Red Team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy, and addressing the unique challenges of securing large-scale telecommunications systems
- Threat Intelligence: Stay updated on the latest attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) relevant to the telecommunications industry
- Deconfliction: Determine when and how to communicate with defense stakeholders regarding Red Team actions to prevent production impacts from incident response
- Post-Engagement Reporting: Ensure timely delivery of technical reports and communicate findings to other leadership in various forums.
- Continuous Improvement: Provide insights to enhance the network’s security posture through collaboration with peers in both security and operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of job-related work experience, military experience, or specialized training or education (non-collegiate).
- 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years of experience leading a red team in large-scale environments. Commensurate experience in a related leadership role combined with a demonstrated knowledge of Red Team operations will be considered.
- Industry Knowledge: Leadership experience running Red Team operations in high risk/production environments
- Telecommunications Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge in enterprise networking technologies and protocols (routers, switches, VPN, load balancers, TCP/IP, Internet numbering – IP, ASN, CIDR, subnetting, etc)
- Mobile Architecture: understanding of key concepts in modern mobile network architecture to enable objective-based campaigns
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead highly technical operators and communicate impacts to leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, or HTB
- Familiarity with security challenges in running large enterprise-scale/ISP networks, wireless core architecture, cloud, and edge computing
- Expertise in telecommunications systems signaling and management protocols (e.g. – SIP, SS7/Diameter, TR-69)
- Advanced knowledge of mobile network architecture - Edge, Evolved Packet Core, 5GSA and mobile call flows.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $138,500.00 - $242,000.00.
INTRODUCTION
When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Associate Director of a Network Security Red Team in the telecommunications industry, you will lead a team focused on proactively identifying vulnerabilities and security gaps within Verizon’s infrastructure, applications, and processes. This team focuses on emulating real-world adversarial techniques to evaluate and improve Verizon’s defensive capabilities, ensuring the security of customer data and network infrastructure.
You will lead a team of highly skilled Red Teamer Operators performing campaigns and continuous Red Team work targeting objectives on Verizon’s networks. You will need to collaborate closely with internal teams to simulate advanced persistent threats and execute Red Team engagements tailored to the unique challenges of the telecommunications sector. This position requires a deep understanding of telco-specific systems, such as enterprise-scale complex networks, 4G & 5G wireless network infrastructure, cloud technology, and more. Strong understanding of network equipment and networking protocols is required. This role will require strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset in order to be successful. Demonstrated experience building and supporting a team that solves complex challenges is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Red Team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy, and addressing the unique challenges of securing large-scale telecommunications systems
- Threat Intelligence: Stay updated on the latest attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) relevant to the telecommunications industry
- Deconfliction: Determine when and how to communicate with defense stakeholders regarding Red Team actions to prevent production impacts from incident response
- Post-Engagement Reporting: Ensure timely delivery of technical reports and communicate findings to other leadership in various forums.
- Continuous Improvement: Provide insights to enhance the network’s security posture through collaboration with peers in both security and operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of job-related work experience, military experience, or specialized training or education (non-collegiate).
- 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years of experience leading a red team in large-scale environments. Commensurate experience in a related leadership role combined with a demonstrated knowledge of Red Team operations will be considered.
- Industry Knowledge: Leadership experience running Red Team operations in high risk/production environments
- Telecommunications Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge in enterprise networking technologies and protocols (routers, switches, VPN, load balancers, TCP/IP, Internet numbering – IP, ASN, CIDR, subnetting, etc)
- Mobile Architecture: understanding of key concepts in modern mobile network architecture to enable objective-based campaigns
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead highly technical operators and communicate impacts to leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, or HTB
- Familiarity with security challenges in running large enterprise-scale/ISP networks, wireless core architecture, cloud, and edge computing
- Expertise in telecommunications systems signaling and management protocols (e.g. – SIP, SS7/Diameter, TR-69)
- Advanced knowledge of mobile network architecture - Edge, Evolved Packet Core, 5GSA and mobile call flows.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $138,500.00 - $242,000.00.
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Search Telecom Jobs in VirginiaTelecom H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which telecom companies in Virginia sponsor H-1B visas?
Virginia's telecom sector includes major H-1B visa sponsors such as Verizon, Lumen Technologies, Leidos, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton, all of which have significant footprints in the Northern Virginia area. Carriers and defense-adjacent network firms in the state consistently appear in DOL disclosure data as active H-1B petitioners for technical and engineering roles.
Which cities in Virginia have the most telecom H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly Ashburn, McLean, Reston, and Tysons, accounts for the largest concentration of telecom H-1B jobs in the state, driven by the world's largest data center market and proximity to federal agencies. Richmond and Virginia Beach also have telecom employer presence, but the DC metro corridor is where the majority of sponsored roles are posted.
What types of telecom roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Virginia?
Roles that consistently qualify include network engineers, RF engineers, systems architects, telecommunications analysts, cloud infrastructure engineers, and cybersecurity specialists supporting network operations. These positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or a closely related field, meeting the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I find telecom H-1B sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type and industry, making it straightforward to browse telecom H-1B openings across Virginia without sorting through roles that don't sponsor. You can narrow results to Northern Virginia's data center corridor or other parts of the state, and listings indicate sponsorship availability directly so you're not guessing about employer eligibility.
Are there any Virginia-specific considerations for telecom H-1B sponsorship?
Many Virginia telecom employers, especially those supporting federal contracts, require security clearances that can complicate or delay sponsorship for non-citizens. While H-1B status is legally compatible with clearance eligibility in some circumstances, the process is employer-dependent and not straightforward. Candidates targeting defense-adjacent telecom firms should ask directly about sponsorship and clearance policy before applying.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B telecom jobs in Virginia?
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.