Data Privacy Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Data Privacy Specialists are strong candidates for H-1B and O-1 visa sponsorship. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or law, and employers in tech, finance, and healthcare sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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How will you make a difference?
The Data Privacy Specialist supports enterprise-wide privacy compliance by partnering with cross-functional teams to embed data protection requirements into products, processes, and contracts. You will manage key privacy operations—including data mapping, Data Protection Impact Assessments, system maintenance, and data subject requests—while driving process improvements, training initiatives, and alignment with evolving global privacy laws. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the company’s privacy posture and maintaining customer trust. Preferred locations: United Kingdom / Atlanta, GA / Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, California. If you are located near a Wabtec hub, you must be available to work the onsite-hybrid schedule. Alternative remote locations may also be considered.
What do we want to know about you?
- 5+ years of privacy/data protection experience
- Strong understanding of global privacy laws, including DPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, LGPD, Privacy Act of 1988 and PIPEDA, POPI South Africa
- Working knowledge of the EU Data Act, EU AI Act, and NIS2
- Track record of project management and privacy compliance program ownership and driving risk management activities across cross-functional teams and business functions at a large, complex organization
- Strong understanding of global privacy landscape & laws and how this applies in technology, and online businesses
- Experience operationalizing and/or managing privacy requirements
- Knowledge of compliance management standards, tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Technical understanding of how to implement data protection & privacy obligations within a business including data governance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and great attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills, client-service oriented, and able to handle multiple requests with differing priorities and stakeholders
- Experience with TrustArc, OneTrust, or similar systems
- Demonstrable drive to build a successful career in data privacy and grow with the company as it continues to expand globally
- Team player with ability to operate independently, react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround, have great judgment in ambiguous situations, and take effective action without having to know the total picture
- CIPM, CIPP, or similar certification is preferred but not required
- Ability to speak French or an EEA language is not required but is an asset
What will your typical day look like?
- Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across business, product, engineering, legal, HR and compliance teams on privacy-related matters
- Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate the inclusion of appropriate Data Privacy Acts and contractual clauses
- Work with various product teams across the company on the technical implementation of privacy compliance including data mapping, and Data Protection Impact Assessments
- Maintain privacy compliance system to ensure privacy compliance requirements are met
- Respond to data subject requests
- Strong project management experience and agility across businesses, incl. relationship with external counsels if need be
- Support continuous process improvement and simplification efforts, including developing and publishing privacy guidelines, compliance standards, best practices, checklists, and guidance
- Help develop and deliver privacy training for enterprise
- Support the Privacy team, the Legal team and Products with any other privacy activities as may be required from time to time
- Follow the developments of global privacy laws, customer expectations, and regulatory guidance to identify and communicate key trends and to protect customer trust
This role is bonus eligible. In addition to base & incentive compensation you will be eligible to participate in Wabtec’s benefits program. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
Job Description
How will you make a difference?
The Data Privacy Specialist supports enterprise-wide privacy compliance by partnering with cross-functional teams to embed data protection requirements into products, processes, and contracts. You will manage key privacy operations—including data mapping, Data Protection Impact Assessments, system maintenance, and data subject requests—while driving process improvements, training initiatives, and alignment with evolving global privacy laws. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the company’s privacy posture and maintaining customer trust. Preferred locations: United Kingdom / Atlanta, GA / Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, California. If you are located near a Wabtec hub, you must be available to work the onsite-hybrid schedule. Alternative remote locations may also be considered.
What do we want to know about you?
- 5+ years of privacy/data protection experience
- Strong understanding of global privacy laws, including DPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, LGPD, Privacy Act of 1988 and PIPEDA, POPI South Africa
- Working knowledge of the EU Data Act, EU AI Act, and NIS2
- Track record of project management and privacy compliance program ownership and driving risk management activities across cross-functional teams and business functions at a large, complex organization
- Strong understanding of global privacy landscape & laws and how this applies in technology, and online businesses
- Experience operationalizing and/or managing privacy requirements
- Knowledge of compliance management standards, tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Technical understanding of how to implement data protection & privacy obligations within a business including data governance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and great attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills, client-service oriented, and able to handle multiple requests with differing priorities and stakeholders
- Experience with TrustArc, OneTrust, or similar systems
- Demonstrable drive to build a successful career in data privacy and grow with the company as it continues to expand globally
- Team player with ability to operate independently, react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround, have great judgment in ambiguous situations, and take effective action without having to know the total picture
- CIPM, CIPP, or similar certification is preferred but not required
- Ability to speak French or an EEA language is not required but is an asset
What will your typical day look like?
- Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across business, product, engineering, legal, HR and compliance teams on privacy-related matters
- Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate the inclusion of appropriate Data Privacy Acts and contractual clauses
- Work with various product teams across the company on the technical implementation of privacy compliance including data mapping, and Data Protection Impact Assessments
- Maintain privacy compliance system to ensure privacy compliance requirements are met
- Respond to data subject requests
- Strong project management experience and agility across businesses, incl. relationship with external counsels if need be
- Support continuous process improvement and simplification efforts, including developing and publishing privacy guidelines, compliance standards, best practices, checklists, and guidance
- Help develop and deliver privacy training for enterprise
- Support the Privacy team, the Legal team and Products with any other privacy activities as may be required from time to time
- Follow the developments of global privacy laws, customer expectations, and regulatory guidance to identify and communicate key trends and to protect customer trust
This role is bonus eligible. In addition to base & incentive compensation you will be eligible to participate in Wabtec’s benefits program. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Data Privacy Specialist
Emphasize your degree-to-role alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly supports the position. A background in information systems, cybersecurity, or law maps cleanly to data privacy work. Frame your credentials explicitly in terms of GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA compliance functions.
Target regulated industries first
Healthcare, finance, and enterprise tech face the heaviest data compliance burdens and sponsor most consistently. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer, which significantly shortens the internal approval process for sponsoring a Data Privacy Specialist.
Earn recognized privacy certifications
CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT credentials from the IAPP signal to employers that you meet U.S.-specific compliance standards. They also strengthen the specialty occupation argument in an H-1B petition by demonstrating field-specific expertise beyond a general degree.
Understand which employers are cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the lottery at any time. If you need faster authorization, targeting these employers as a Data Privacy Specialist avoids the annual April registration entirely.
Document your specialized knowledge in writing
Sponsorship conversations move faster when you can hand an employer a one-page summary of your visa status, timeline, and what they need to file. It reduces perceived friction and shows you understand the process, which most hiring managers genuinely appreciate.
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Does a Data Privacy Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Data Privacy Specialists typically require degrees in information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or law, which satisfies that standard. Roles that accept any degree field, regardless of relevance, are more vulnerable to H-1B denial, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Which visa types do employers most commonly use to sponsor Data Privacy Specialists?
H-1B is the most common path for international candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or another nonimmigrant status. O-1A is an option for candidates with notable achievements in the privacy or legal compliance field. Candidates from Australia can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery. TN status covers Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Data Privacy Specialist position?
Most employers and USCIS petitions for this role cite bachelor's degrees in information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, law, or a closely related field. A general business or liberal arts degree is harder to tie directly to the specialty occupation standard and may complicate the H-1B petition. Professional certifications like CIPP/US can supplement a borderline degree but generally don't replace it.
How likely is H-1B approval for a Data Privacy Specialist?
Approval rates depend heavily on how the employer's attorney frames the specialty occupation argument and how the job description is written. Privacy roles with clear technical or legal specialization fare better than generalist compliance positions. USCIS has historically issued Requests for Evidence on roles where the degree requirement isn't specific enough, so precision in the petition language matters considerably more than the job title itself.
Can I find Data Privacy Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship without going through a recruiter?
Yes. Migrate Mate filters specifically for U.S. jobs that include visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through hundreds of listings that exclude international candidates. Data Privacy Specialist roles in tech, healthcare, and financial services appear regularly, and many come from employers who have sponsored before and understand the H-1B or E-3 process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Privacy Specialist jobs?
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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