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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works.
Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role will be hybrid in LinkedIn’s Sunnyvale campus. LinkedIn's members entrust us with their information every day and we take their security seriously. Our core value of putting our members first powers all the decisions we make, including how we manage and protect the data of our members and customers. We never stop working to ensure LinkedIn is secure. We follow industry standards and have developed our own best practices to stay ahead of the increasing number of threats facing all Internet services and infrastructure. LinkedIn is looking for a Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer to be an integral part of our Information Security organization. LinkedIn's Platform Security team provides security architecture and design services throughout the organization as we scale our platform to support 1 billion+ members across the globe. Our vision is to appropriately secure all infrastructure and data systems that power the LinkedIn experience and the tooling that empowers engineers. In this role, you will help LinkedIn continue its journey of innovation, and keep us at the forefront of the world as an organization worthy of the trust people place in us. We are a multi-functional team, composed of self-driven individuals that take the hypothetical and wrap it in real-world tradeoffs in why, what, and how. We secure production workflows, harden existing design patterns, and are a voice for security on cutting edge engineering initiatives. As a Security Partner, you will own and be responsible for the security risk posture of a partner engineering organization, while striving to shift the security engagement to the left. You will build and maintain deep relationships with the partner organization, and contribute to building a frictionless engagement model with the Security Organization.
Responsibilities:
- You will partner with architects, engineers and software engineers across the organization; build threat models, design secure systems, perform security design assessments, paint the overall risk picture, and help find solutions for the risks and vulnerabilities you identify.
- You will build necessary proof of concepts to ensure viability of security recommendations in the Li tech stack.
- You will articulate and communicate risk decisions effectively and drive security initiatives within the partner organization.
- You will influence technical architecture based on risk decisions derived from security assessments.
- You will identify and coach Security "Champions" within your partner organization.
- You will mentor team members to uplevel technical and interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in information security principles; such as threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, or cryptography.
- 4+ years experience and in-depth knowledge of container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, or control plane security.
- 3+ years experience with security in cloud environments and Linux deployments.
- 3+ years of experience in scripting languages such as Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, and cryptography.
- 8+ years of experience in container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, and control plane security.
- Experience working in organizations securing massively scaled networks and systems.
- Ability to work across teams and communicate concisely and clearly to partners.
- You thrive in taking initiative and helping set direction when needed and adapt well to an ever evolving environment.
Suggested Skills
- Infrastructure Security
- Container Security
- Cloud Security
- Technical Leadership
Compensation
- Pay Range: $152,000 to $248,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
- Having interviews in an accessible location
- Being accompanied by a service dog
- Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
Company Description
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works.
Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role will be hybrid in LinkedIn’s Sunnyvale campus. LinkedIn's members entrust us with their information every day and we take their security seriously. Our core value of putting our members first powers all the decisions we make, including how we manage and protect the data of our members and customers. We never stop working to ensure LinkedIn is secure. We follow industry standards and have developed our own best practices to stay ahead of the increasing number of threats facing all Internet services and infrastructure. LinkedIn is looking for a Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer to be an integral part of our Information Security organization. LinkedIn's Platform Security team provides security architecture and design services throughout the organization as we scale our platform to support 1 billion+ members across the globe. Our vision is to appropriately secure all infrastructure and data systems that power the LinkedIn experience and the tooling that empowers engineers. In this role, you will help LinkedIn continue its journey of innovation, and keep us at the forefront of the world as an organization worthy of the trust people place in us. We are a multi-functional team, composed of self-driven individuals that take the hypothetical and wrap it in real-world tradeoffs in why, what, and how. We secure production workflows, harden existing design patterns, and are a voice for security on cutting edge engineering initiatives. As a Security Partner, you will own and be responsible for the security risk posture of a partner engineering organization, while striving to shift the security engagement to the left. You will build and maintain deep relationships with the partner organization, and contribute to building a frictionless engagement model with the Security Organization.
Responsibilities:
- You will partner with architects, engineers and software engineers across the organization; build threat models, design secure systems, perform security design assessments, paint the overall risk picture, and help find solutions for the risks and vulnerabilities you identify.
- You will build necessary proof of concepts to ensure viability of security recommendations in the Li tech stack.
- You will articulate and communicate risk decisions effectively and drive security initiatives within the partner organization.
- You will influence technical architecture based on risk decisions derived from security assessments.
- You will identify and coach Security "Champions" within your partner organization.
- You will mentor team members to uplevel technical and interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in information security principles; such as threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, or cryptography.
- 4+ years experience and in-depth knowledge of container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, or control plane security.
- 3+ years experience with security in cloud environments and Linux deployments.
- 3+ years of experience in scripting languages such as Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, and cryptography.
- 8+ years of experience in container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, and control plane security.
- Experience working in organizations securing massively scaled networks and systems.
- Ability to work across teams and communicate concisely and clearly to partners.
- You thrive in taking initiative and helping set direction when needed and adapt well to an ever evolving environment.
Suggested Skills
- Infrastructure Security
- Container Security
- Cloud Security
- Technical Leadership
Compensation
- Pay Range: $152,000 to $248,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
- Having interviews in an accessible location
- Being accompanied by a service dog
- Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Security Engineer
Target employers with established H-1B filing history
Large technology companies, financial institutions, and defense contractors file H-1B petitions for security engineers consistently. Filtering by employers with prior sponsorship history narrows your search to realistic opportunities rather than companies new to the process.
Frame your resume around infrastructure-specific security skills
Employers and USCIS both scrutinize whether your background matches the role. Highlight specific platforms and protocols: firewall architecture, zero-trust network design, SIEM tools, and cloud security frameworks like AWS Security Hub or Azure Sentinel.
A relevant degree strengthens your specialty occupation case
USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a specialized degree. Computer science, cybersecurity, information assurance, or electrical engineering all support the specialty occupation argument. Unrelated degrees create friction that employers and attorneys must address.
Certifications support your petition but do not replace a degree
CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, and cloud security certifications demonstrate competency and help with visa interviews. They strengthen the overall petition package, but USCIS still requires a qualifying degree or its equivalent in years of experience.
Start the sponsorship conversation early in the hiring process
Raising visa needs after an offer creates friction. Mentioning it during initial screening lets recruiters confirm employer policy before both sides invest time. Most large tech and finance employers have immigration counsel on retainer and expect this question.
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Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship availability, so every listing you see reflects an employer willing to sponsor. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying and discovering sponsorship limitations after multiple interview rounds.
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Do Infrastructure Security Engineer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Infrastructure Security Engineer is a specialty occupation under H-1B criteria because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a closely related technical field. USCIS consistently approves H-1B petitions for security engineering roles at companies that document the degree requirement clearly in the job description and Labor Condition Application.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my visa as an Infrastructure Security Engineer?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information assurance, electrical engineering, or information systems satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for most petitions. Degrees in unrelated fields can still qualify if you have substantial coursework in a technical discipline and the employer's attorney builds a supporting argument. Three years of relevant work experience can substitute for one year of formal education if you lack a four-year degree.
Are Infrastructure Security Engineers likely to get selected in the H-1B lottery?
Selection depends on the annual lottery, not the job title. In FY2025, USCIS received roughly 442,000 registrations for 85,000 available slots, producing a selection rate near 25%. Applicants with a U.S. master's degree or higher enter a separate advanced-degree pool, which historically improves selection odds. Some employers pursue cap-exempt petitions through qualifying nonprofit or university affiliations, which bypasses the lottery entirely.
Can I work as an Infrastructure Security Engineer on OPT while waiting for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If you graduated from a U.S. university with a STEM-eligible degree, you qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond the initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to three years of work authorization. This window covers at least two H-1B lottery cycles. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support the STEM extension, which most established tech and finance employers already satisfy.
Where can I find Infrastructure Security Engineer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Infrastructure Security Engineer roles specifically filtered for visa sponsorship availability. Every job on the platform reflects an employer willing to sponsor, so you can apply with confidence rather than discovering immigration limitations late in the hiring process. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find roles matched to your visa situation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Infrastructure Security Engineer 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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