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Release engineers are strong H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship candidates. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Employers in cloud infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise software sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Job ID 18493
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Category Patient Financial Services
Date posted 08/22/2026
Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year! We offer an outstanding benefits' package, including healthcare, paid time off and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What you will be doing in this role:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Information Governance and Privacy, the Associate Director of Information Governance and Privacy supports the operational, financial, programmatic, and workforce activities associated with the capture, review, retention, disclosure, protection, and management of health information across the multi-facility integrated health care system. The Associate Director implements departmental goals and priorities, monitors performance against established objectives, and supports alignment with the strategic goals of Cedars-Sinai Health System.
The Associate Director is accountable for operational execution, performance management, and team leadership for assigned Information Governance and Privacy functions, with primary emphasis on Release of Information (ROI) and Privacy. The position collaborates with leaders across the Medical Staff Office, Enterprise Information Systems, Compliance, Revenue Cycle, clinical and operational departments, providers, and pillar leadership to promote complete, accurate, secure, appropriately accessible, and properly maintained health information.
In partnership with the Executive Director, the Associate Director operationalizes strategic priorities related to Information Governance. The Associate Director serves as a subject matter expert in assigned areas; identifies and addresses risks associated with inappropriate access or disclosure; and leads initiatives to improve compliance, quality, service, efficiency, and operational performance:
- Provides operational leadership and subject matter expertise for ROI operations, including patient, legal, insurance, government, continuity-of-care, audit, and other authorized requests for health information.
- Oversees the intake, validation, processing, fulfillment, documentation, and quality review of requests for health information.
- Evaluates complex or sensitive disclosure requests and provides guidance regarding authorizations, patient access, legal authority, minimum necessary requirements, and appropriate disclosure of protected health information.
- Establishes and monitors controls designed to prevent unauthorized, inappropriate, incomplete, or excessive disclosure of health information.
- Partners with Privacy, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, Health Information Management, clinical departments, and other partners to resolve complex disclosure and privacy matters.
- Supports the investigation, documentation, mitigation, and corrective action of potential privacy incidents, inappropriate access, and misdirected disclosures.
- Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, job aids, standard work, and quality controls governing assigned Information Governance, ROI, and Privacy activities.
- Monitors operational performance through key performance indicators, including request volume, turnaround time, backlog, productivity, quality, error rates, aging, and service levels.
- Analyzes workload trends, seasonal and intra-month patterns, staffing requirements, and workflow capacity to optimize resource allocation and operational performance.
- Identifies and leads opportunities for workflow redesign, standardization, automation, and technology optimization while maintaining appropriate privacy and disclosure controls.
- Leads quality assurance and auditing activities to identify trends, root causes, control weaknesses, and opportunities for corrective and preventive action.
- Manages, coaches, and develops assigned staff; establishes performance expectations; and promotes accountability, consistency, engagement, and professional development.
- Defines job responsibilities and competencies and participates in the recruitment, selection, and development of assigned staff and leadership positions.
- Provides education and consultation to workforce members and other collaborators regarding appropriate access, use, and disclosure of health information as it relates to ROI and privacy.
- Supports organizational readiness for regulatory reviews, audits, investigations, and other compliance activities involving health information access, privacy, and disclosure.
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the operational, regulatory, and technology components of assigned functions and their interdependencies across the health system.
- Supports development and management of the Information Governance operating budget as assigned and contributes to organizational financial goals through effective resource and expenditure management.
- Prepares executive-level reports and presentations for senior leadership highlighting operational trends, risks, opportunities, performance gaps, and improvement initiatives.
- Maintains current knowledge of emerging industry trends, regulatory developments, technology advancements, and academic health system challenges affecting Information Governance, ROI, and Privacy operations.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in health information management, healthcare administration, health informatics, business administration, or a related clinical or non-clinical field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five years of progressive management or supervisory experience in Health Information Management, Information Governance, Release of Information, Privacy, healthcare compliance, or a related healthcare operational function required.
Demonstrated knowledge of health information management, release of information, privacy, confidentiality, and health information disclosure requirements sought.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing operational performance, and implementing process improvement initiatives in a complex healthcare environment sought.
Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills sought.
Why work here?
Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Req ID 18493
Working Title Associate Director, Privacy & Release of Information
Department CSRC - Info Governance Adm
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category Patient Financial Services
Job Specialty Medical Records
Overtime Status EXEMPT
Primary Shift Day
Shift Duration 8 hour
Base Pay $137,299.20 - $214,032.00
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Release Engineer
Target companies with active CI/CD infrastructure teams
Large tech companies and cloud-native startups with dedicated platform or DevOps teams are the most consistent release engineer sponsors. They file H-1B petitions annually and often have established immigration workflows that reduce your wait time.
Align your degree to the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and the role. A bachelor's in computer science, software engineering, or information systems is the safest fit. Degrees in adjacent fields may require a credential evaluation to establish equivalency.
Document your technical scope, not just your job title
Sponsorship approvals depend on how the role is framed in the petition. Emphasize automation frameworks, deployment pipelines, and system reliability responsibilities. Roles described too broadly risk a specialty occupation challenge from USCIS.
Australian citizens should explore the E-3 before the H-1B lottery
The E-3 visa has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and is available year-round. Release engineer roles qualify straightforwardly. If you hold Australian citizenship and have a job offer, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
Use prior H-1B approvals at a company as a sponsorship signal
Employers who have previously sponsored release engineers or DevOps engineers for H-1B visas are far more likely to do so again. OFLC disclosure data shows LCA filings by job title, giving you a concrete way to vet employer willingness before applying.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview round
Raising sponsorship in early conversations filters out employers who won't sponsor and builds goodwill with those who will. Framing it as a logistics question rather than a demand keeps the tone professional and avoids late-stage surprises in the offer process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a release engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Release engineer is widely recognized as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science or software engineering. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for this title consistently, particularly when the petition clearly documents responsibilities like CI/CD pipeline management, build automation, and deployment orchestration rather than general IT support.
What degree do I need for a release engineer to sponsor my H-1B?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems is the standard requirement. Some employers accept degrees in mathematics or physics with strong programming coursework. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties, so a credential evaluation is worth considering if your degree title doesn't map cleanly to the role.
How can I find release engineer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists release engineer and related DevOps roles specifically filtered for visa sponsorship availability. Rather than sorting through hundreds of postings with no sponsorship clarity, you can browse roles where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor H-1B, E-3 visa, or other work visas directly.
Are release engineer H-1B petitions at high risk of an RFE?
The risk is moderate and depends heavily on how the petition is drafted. Roles framed around broad IT coordination rather than specialized engineering functions draw more scrutiny. Petitions that include detailed technical descriptions of CI/CD tooling, infrastructure scope, and degree-to-role alignment have a stronger record of straight approval. Working with an experienced immigration attorney significantly reduces RFE exposure.
Can a release engineer on OPT get sponsored before the H-1B lottery?
Yes. If you're on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, your employer can file your H-1B petition in April for an October 1 start date. STEM OPT gives you up to three years of work authorization, which typically covers one or two lottery cycles. Employers who sponsor release engineers regularly are familiar with this timeline and will plan the petition filing accordingly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Release 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.