IT Security Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
IT Security Specialists are among the most consistently sponsored roles in tech. Employers file H-1B visa petitions for this role year-round, and many qualify for cap-exempt pathways through universities and nonprofit research institutions. A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems is typically required. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsTogether we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now
Duties: Responsible for the design, implementation and support of the web security platforms/toolsets necessary to protect the financial future of Voya customers. Understand and troubleshoot encryption (SSL/TLS), web traffic, and packet analysis. Perform activities including planning, providing technical leadership, and tracking projects and key task dates. Participate with development, maintenance, and testing of operating systems and applications security; review existing data systems security issues and procedures. Use Security monitoring tools to review, investigate, and recommend appropriate corrective actions for data security incidents. Respond to problems for all levels of associates; participate in 24 X 7 production system security issue and event handling. Develop management reporting tools. Communicate with customers and management to ensure customers’ security requirements are met and in compliance with company standards. Develop processes to ensure Security is in compliance with policies and standards. 100% telecommuting position. Will consider applicants resident in the continental U.S.
Requirements: Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or foreign degree equivalent and three (3) years of professional IT experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols.
Experience must include: Working with IBM DataPower implementations, and RESTful/SOAP services; Utilizing various forms of Web Authentication including Mutual TLS, SAML, OAuth, and XMLSig; Working with XSLT, Javascript, and Bash shell scripting; SSO experience with DataPower, Ping, and Azure; Configuring and administration of IBM WebSphere SOA Appliances - Data Power IDG, XI50 and XI52; Experience with GIT or other version control systems.
Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$127,254
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now
Duties: Responsible for the design, implementation and support of the web security platforms/toolsets necessary to protect the financial future of Voya customers. Understand and troubleshoot encryption (SSL/TLS), web traffic, and packet analysis. Perform activities including planning, providing technical leadership, and tracking projects and key task dates. Participate with development, maintenance, and testing of operating systems and applications security; review existing data systems security issues and procedures. Use Security monitoring tools to review, investigate, and recommend appropriate corrective actions for data security incidents. Respond to problems for all levels of associates; participate in 24 X 7 production system security issue and event handling. Develop management reporting tools. Communicate with customers and management to ensure customers’ security requirements are met and in compliance with company standards. Develop processes to ensure Security is in compliance with policies and standards. 100% telecommuting position. Will consider applicants resident in the continental U.S.
Requirements: Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or foreign degree equivalent and three (3) years of professional IT experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols.
Experience must include: Working with IBM DataPower implementations, and RESTful/SOAP services; Utilizing various forms of Web Authentication including Mutual TLS, SAML, OAuth, and XMLSig; Working with XSLT, Javascript, and Bash shell scripting; SSO experience with DataPower, Ping, and Azure; Configuring and administration of IBM WebSphere SOA Appliances - Data Power IDG, XI50 and XI52; Experience with GIT or other version control systems.
Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$127,254
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an IT Security Specialist
Target industries with the highest sponsorship volume
Financial services, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and cloud infrastructure companies file the most H-1B petitions for security roles. These employers have established immigration programs and are far more likely to sponsor than smaller firms.
Lead with certifications alongside your degree
CISSP, CISM, CEH, and CompTIA Security+ signal specialized expertise that strengthens the specialty occupation case for your H-1B petition. Employers and USCIS both treat industry certifications as evidence the role requires specific technical knowledge.
Clarify your clearance eligibility early
Many federal IT security roles require a U.S. security clearance, which nonimmigrant visa holders cannot obtain. Focus on private-sector employers or commercial divisions of defense firms that don't list clearance as a requirement in the job posting.
Understand how your specialization affects sponsorship likelihood
Cloud security, application security, and threat intelligence roles attract more sponsors than generalist IT support positions. The more specialized your focus, the easier it is for employers to justify the H-1B specialty occupation requirement to USCIS.
Ask about sponsorship timeline before accepting offers
If you're on OPT or a grace period, timing matters significantly. Confirm whether the employer will file for H-1B cap season, whether premium processing is available, and whether they'll support a cap-exempt filing if they qualify.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters IT security jobs by employers with a documented history of visa sponsorship. This removes the guesswork of cold applications to companies that may not have an established immigration process or legal support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IT Security Specialist qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts IT security roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, or a related technical field. Roles with vague requirements like 'any bachelor's degree acceptable' can face RFEs, so the job description needs to specify a relevant degree field.
How often do employers sponsor H-1B visas for IT security roles?
IT security is one of the more actively sponsored technical disciplines. Large employers in financial services, healthcare IT, and cloud infrastructure regularly file H-1B visa petitions for security analysts, engineers, and architects. Smaller companies sponsor less frequently due to legal costs and process complexity, so employer size matters when targeting your job search on Migrate Mate.
Can I work as an IT Security Specialist on OPT before transitioning to H-1B?
Yes. If your degree is in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related STEM field, you likely qualify for 24 months of STEM OPT extension on top of the standard 12 months, giving you up to three years of post-graduation work authorization. This window covers two H-1B cap seasons, significantly improving your odds of selection before OPT expires.
Will having a security clearance requirement on a job posting disqualify me as a visa holder?
Effectively, yes. U.S. security clearances require citizenship and cannot be granted to nonimmigrant visa holders or most green card holders. If a posting lists an active clearance or the ability to obtain one as a requirement, it's not a viable sponsorship target. Stick to commercial cybersecurity roles in private-sector companies without federal contract dependencies.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree qualify for H-1B sponsorship in this field?
It depends. USCIS evaluates whether the degree is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. A three-year degree from certain countries, particularly India, is often found equivalent when combined with relevant postgraduate education or substantial work experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically commission a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization to make this determination before filing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT 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.