IT Security Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
IT Security Engineers rank among the most consistently sponsored roles in tech. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, and draw from a pool of employers who sponsor repeatedly across industries. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Manager, IT Security to work in Miami.
The Manager, IT Security protects the University’s computers, networks, and data against threats, such as security breaches, computer viruses or attacks from cyber-criminals, by assessing the security measures to identify any weak points. The Manager, IT Security – Central (H) facilitates the attainment of higher levels of customer service by directing internal teams in the execution of IT initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design improved work systems by revising work standards, policies, and procedures, employee work method and utilization, and staffing levels.
- Plays an integral role in hiring, training, counseling, and developing staff.
- Makes recommendations to IT leadership, peers, and subordinates to improve the working environment.
- Participates in University operations and projects related to the security and privacy of IT systems.
- Develops and maintains security and privacy policies for the University of Miami Health System.
- Manages the user provisioning and maintenance processes for EHRs and related IT systems.
- Manages the creation and maintenance of user profiles to control access and actions of users.
- Manages security and privacy monitoring processes in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Keeps track of evolving industry standards and regulations related to EHR security and privacy practices.
- Implements and supports those standards and practices that apply or would benefit the University.
- Implements standard practices that will improve operational security and privacy.
- Watches for organizational or operational changes that might negatively impact the privacy and security of patient data and takes corrective action.
- Monitors internal controls to ensure that appropriate access levels are maintained.
- Audits the systems and information management processes to identify any breaches.
- Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
- Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
- Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
- Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
This is an on-site position based in South Florida.
The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Manager, IT Security to work in Miami.
The Manager, IT Security protects the University’s computers, networks, and data against threats, such as security breaches, computer viruses or attacks from cyber-criminals, by assessing the security measures to identify any weak points. The Manager, IT Security – Central (H) facilitates the attainment of higher levels of customer service by directing internal teams in the execution of IT initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design improved work systems by revising work standards, policies, and procedures, employee work method and utilization, and staffing levels.
- Plays an integral role in hiring, training, counseling, and developing staff.
- Makes recommendations to IT leadership, peers, and subordinates to improve the working environment.
- Participates in University operations and projects related to the security and privacy of IT systems.
- Develops and maintains security and privacy policies for the University of Miami Health System.
- Manages the user provisioning and maintenance processes for EHRs and related IT systems.
- Manages the creation and maintenance of user profiles to control access and actions of users.
- Manages security and privacy monitoring processes in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Keeps track of evolving industry standards and regulations related to EHR security and privacy practices.
- Implements and supports those standards and practices that apply or would benefit the University.
- Implements standard practices that will improve operational security and privacy.
- Watches for organizational or operational changes that might negatively impact the privacy and security of patient data and takes corrective action.
- Monitors internal controls to ensure that appropriate access levels are maintained.
- Audits the systems and information management processes to identify any breaches.
- Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
- Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
- Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
- Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
LI-AS1
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an IT Security Engineer
Target industries with recurring security compliance needs
Financial services, healthcare, and defense contractors face mandatory regulatory requirements, SOX, HIPAA, CMMC, that drive consistent IT Security Engineer hiring and make sponsorship a standard part of their recruiting process, not an exception.
Certifications can strengthen your H-1B specialty occupation case
CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ demonstrate specialized knowledge beyond a general IT background. USCIS officers reviewing specialty occupation claims respond well to credentials that reinforce the theoretical and applied depth of the role.
Frame your experience around specific security frameworks
Employers filing your H-1B petition need to justify the degree requirement. Experience with NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance makes the specialty occupation argument cleaner and gives immigration counsel stronger documentation to work with.
Government contractors require extra eligibility screening
Many federal-facing IT Security roles require security clearances that are unavailable to non-citizens or non-permanent residents. Prioritize commercial sector employers early in your search to avoid applying for roles with citizenship or clearance eligibility walls.
Cloud security specializations improve your sponsorship odds
Roles focused on AWS, Azure, or GCP security architecture are harder to fill domestically. Employers sponsoring these positions face less internal resistance because the talent shortage justifies the cost and timeline of the sponsorship process more visibly.
Find sponsoring employers directly through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters IT Security Engineer roles by employers with active sponsorship history, so you're applying to positions where the company has already demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than discovering their policy after an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IT Security Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. IT Security Engineer consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for this title across a wide range of industries. The key is that the employer's job description must specify a degree requirement in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree.
Can I get an IT Security Engineer job sponsored without a computer science degree?
Possibly. USCIS allows three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of a four-year degree, meaning 12 years of demonstrated IT security experience could substitute for a bachelor's degree entirely. Certifications like CISSP carry significant weight in this substitution argument. An immigration attorney can assess whether your specific combination of education and experience supports the petition.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor IT Security Engineers?
Financial institutions, health systems, cloud infrastructure companies, and large enterprise software firms sponsor IT Security Engineers most frequently. These employers face ongoing compliance mandates that make security engineering a non-negotiable headcount category. Browse IT Security Engineer roles with verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to identify companies with an established track record of filing H-1B petitions for this title.
Are there IT Security Engineer roles I should avoid when seeking sponsorship?
Yes. Roles at federal contractors or agencies frequently require security clearances that are only available to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, making them effectively off-limits during the H-1B or OPT phase. Job descriptions mentioning TS/SCI clearance, government client work, or Department of Defense contracts are worth skipping until you have permanent residency.
How does the H-1B lottery affect IT Security Engineer candidates specifically?
IT Security Engineers are subject to the standard H-1B cap and lottery unless the sponsoring employer is cap-exempt, such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or certain government entities. If you're on OPT and your H-1B isn't selected in the lottery, your employer can refile in the next annual cycle. Some employers will extend your OPT or transfer you to an L-1 visa or O-1 visa pathway while you wait.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT 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.