Information Security Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Information Security Specialists are in high demand from U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa and E-3 visas. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation, and USCIS has a strong track record of approving petitions for cybersecurity positions requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Description Overview
The Sr Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise security controls across network, identity, endpoint, cloud, and privileged access domains. This role supports both operational security and strategic initiatives to enhance the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.
This position may be filled at either a mid-level or senior level, depending on experience. Senior candidates will be expected to take on broader design responsibilities and lead initiatives.
Scope of the Role
Security Engineering & Operations
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise security controls across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments
- Monitor and continuously improve the effectiveness of security controls and tooling
- Support incident response activities, including investigation and remediation efforts
Network Security
- Configure and maintain firewall policies across Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms
- Support network segmentation strategies, including DMZ and internal segmentation design
- Perform rule reviews, audits, and optimization to reduce risk and improve security posture
Identity & Access Security
- Implement and support Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication
- Support secure access initiatives leveraging Cisco Secure Internet Access
Endpoint & Threat Protection
- Deploy, configure, and maintain the CrowdStrike Falcon platform
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Identity Protection
- Threat intelligence integrations
- Support threat detection, analysis, and response improvements
Cloud Security (Azure)
- Design and implement Azure-native security controls, including:
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure Firewall
- Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
- Support secure cloud architecture patterns and zero trust principles
Experience Required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Mid-Level: 3–5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience
- Senior-Level: 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with design/lead responsibility
- Strong understanding of enterprise security principles and practices
Desired Technical Experience
- Cisco ISE (Network Access Control)
- Cisco Secure Access (SASE / Zero Trust)
- CrowdStrike Falcon suite
- Palo Alto and/or Cisco Firewalls (NGFW/ASA)
- Azure security services (NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAFs)
- Cloudflare (WAF, CDN, Zero Trust, or related capabilities)
- Experience supporting hybrid enterprise environments
Core Skills
- Network security design and firewall administration
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Cloud security architecture (Azure)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CCNP Security / CCNA Security, PCNSE, or equivalent
- Azure security certifications (e.g., AZ-500)
- CrowdStrike certifications
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to translate security requirements into technical solutions
- Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently
- (Senior level) Mentorship and technical leadership capabilities
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.
Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview
The Sr Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise security controls across network, identity, endpoint, cloud, and privileged access domains. This role supports both operational security and strategic initiatives to enhance the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.
This position may be filled at either a mid-level or senior level, depending on experience. Senior candidates will be expected to take on broader design responsibilities and lead initiatives.
Scope of the Role
Security Engineering & Operations
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise security controls across network, endpoint, identity, and cloud environments
- Monitor and continuously improve the effectiveness of security controls and tooling
- Support incident response activities, including investigation and remediation efforts
Network Security
- Configure and maintain firewall policies across Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms
- Support network segmentation strategies, including DMZ and internal segmentation design
- Perform rule reviews, audits, and optimization to reduce risk and improve security posture
Identity & Access Security
- Implement and support Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication
- Support secure access initiatives leveraging Cisco Secure Internet Access
Endpoint & Threat Protection
- Deploy, configure, and maintain the CrowdStrike Falcon platform
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Identity Protection
- Threat intelligence integrations
- Support threat detection, analysis, and response improvements
Cloud Security (Azure)
- Design and implement Azure-native security controls, including:
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure Firewall
- Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
- Support secure cloud architecture patterns and zero trust principles
Experience Required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Mid-Level: 3–5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience
- Senior-Level: 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with design/lead responsibility
- Strong understanding of enterprise security principles and practices
Desired Technical Experience
- Cisco ISE (Network Access Control)
- Cisco Secure Access (SASE / Zero Trust)
- CrowdStrike Falcon suite
- Palo Alto and/or Cisco Firewalls (NGFW/ASA)
- Azure security services (NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAFs)
- Cloudflare (WAF, CDN, Zero Trust, or related capabilities)
- Experience supporting hybrid enterprise environments
Core Skills
- Network security design and firewall administration
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Cloud security architecture (Azure)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CCNP Security / CCNA Security, PCNSE, or equivalent
- Azure security certifications (e.g., AZ-500)
- CrowdStrike certifications
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to translate security requirements into technical solutions
- Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently
- (Senior level) Mentorship and technical leadership capabilities
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.
Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Information Security Specialist
Target employers with active security clearance programs
Defense contractors, federal agencies, and financial institutions run large security teams and sponsor visas regularly. These employers have established immigration infrastructure, making the sponsorship process faster and less uncertain than with smaller companies.
Highlight certifications alongside your degree
CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, and CEH credentials signal technical depth to employers and strengthen your H-1B petition. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for security roles, and certifications help demonstrate the position requires specialized expertise.
Frame your role around a specific security domain
Generalist titles face more USCIS scrutiny than domain-specific ones. Positioning yourself as a penetration tester, SOC analyst, or cloud security engineer ties your degree directly to the role and makes the specialty occupation argument significantly cleaner.
Verify the employer has filed security-role LCAs before
Employers who have sponsored information security specialists previously understand the process and prevailing wage obligations. Prior LCA filings for your role type are a strong signal the company is prepared to move quickly and accurately.
Australians should prioritize the E-3 over H-1B lottery
The E-3 visa has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and processes within weeks at Australian consulates. For Australian cybersecurity professionals, it's a faster and more predictable path than waiting on H-1B selection results in April.
Request a specialty occupation opinion letter if your degree is adjacent
If your degree is in mathematics, electrical engineering, or a non-CS field, an immigration attorney can draft a legal opinion connecting your background to the security role. This proactively addresses the most common RFE trigger for this occupation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Information Security Specialist qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. USCIS consistently recognizes information security roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. Roles tied to a specific domain, such as threat analysis, incident response, or cloud security, have the strongest petitions. Generic titles with loosely defined duties face a higher risk of a Request for Evidence.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my visa in this field?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related STEM discipline. Some accept degrees in mathematics or electrical engineering when paired with relevant experience. Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. If your degree is in an adjacent field, three years of specialized security experience can substitute for one year of education in certain visa frameworks.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor visas for security roles?
Browse Migrate Mate to filter information security positions by visa sponsorship availability. Employers who list roles there have already indicated willingness to sponsor, which cuts out the guesswork of cold applications. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and cloud infrastructure companies are the most active sponsors, but mid-sized managed security service providers also file LCAs for this role regularly.
Are H-1B approval rates high for information security roles?
Approval rates for well-documented security petitions are strong. The primary risk factor is specialty occupation challenges, which occur when a job description is vague or the employer fails to show the role requires a specific degree. Petitions that clearly tie the position to a technical security domain, include a detailed duties description, and show the degree requirement in the job posting consistently clear USCIS review without issue.
Can I change employers mid-visa if I find a better security role?
Yes. For H-1B visa holders, portability rules allow you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your original petition was approved and you've maintained valid status. For E-3 holders, the process restarts with the new employer filing a fresh LCA and you obtaining a new visa stamp, which typically takes a few weeks from an Australian consulate.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Information Security 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.