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Security analyst roles, particularly in cybersecurity, are strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship given the massive talent shortage in this field. Tech companies, financial institutions, consulting firms, and government contractors regularly sponsor for these positions. A degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems is typically required. The high demand relative to supply means employers are more willing to navigate the sponsorship process. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you thrive at the intersection of cybersecurity and global business strategy?
At Thomson Reuters, we power the professionals who power the world and protecting that mission starts with a strong focus on security. As a global leader in information services, we are seeking an exceptional Lead Information Security Analyst to support our Legal Business within Thomson Reuters. This person is responsible for partnering with the business to define and implement an information security strategy that supports the business's goals and objectives.
About the Role
This individual will have a strong technology background with hands-on experience partnering with product management, the CISO organization, and engineering functions. The candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a complex global organization and be capable of influencing across all levels of the organization. Strong coordination skills are essential due to the multiple engagements, both internal and external. In this role, you will need to:
- Understand legal products and correlate risks down to the technical engineering solutions
- Communicate with both C-suite executives on complex technical topics while also being able to engage with individual code developers on technical solutions
- Build effective relationships and communications with cross-functional teams, including other business units and other key stakeholder groups
- Collaborate with the security architects to discuss potential solutions supporting the business strategy
In this opportunity as Lead Information Security Analyst, you will:
- Manage issues and track remediation in partnership with the business units and cybersecurity teams
- Coordinate customer security queries with the business units and the central customer trust team
- Lead the development of security go-to-market materials related to the Legal products
- Lead development of business unit scorecards to report risk metrics and drive change
- Facilitate engagements to identify projects that enable business development while ensuring the necessary security controls are in place
- Actively identify opportunities and long-range security & risk improvement strategies
- Serve as the main security champion for the Legal teams
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Lead Information Security Analyst if your background includes:
- 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity
- Previous experience in a Business Information Security Officer role or organization
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Experience across multiple security domains
- Experience with developing security standards and educational cross-functional training
- Knowledge of industry-wide information security frameworks, including ISO 27001/2, NIST
- Strong critical thinking and group facilitation skills
- Experience as a cross-functional team player with the ability to manage and coach others in a matrix structure, across time zones and national boundaries
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What’s in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
- Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
- Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
- Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceed the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.
For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $118,400 USD - $219,800 USD.
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.
About us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here.
Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here.
More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.
Do you thrive at the intersection of cybersecurity and global business strategy?
At Thomson Reuters, we power the professionals who power the world and protecting that mission starts with a strong focus on security. As a global leader in information services, we are seeking an exceptional Lead Information Security Analyst to support our Legal Business within Thomson Reuters. This person is responsible for partnering with the business to define and implement an information security strategy that supports the business's goals and objectives.
About the Role
This individual will have a strong technology background with hands-on experience partnering with product management, the CISO organization, and engineering functions. The candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a complex global organization and be capable of influencing across all levels of the organization. Strong coordination skills are essential due to the multiple engagements, both internal and external. In this role, you will need to:
- Understand legal products and correlate risks down to the technical engineering solutions
- Communicate with both C-suite executives on complex technical topics while also being able to engage with individual code developers on technical solutions
- Build effective relationships and communications with cross-functional teams, including other business units and other key stakeholder groups
- Collaborate with the security architects to discuss potential solutions supporting the business strategy
In this opportunity as Lead Information Security Analyst, you will:
- Manage issues and track remediation in partnership with the business units and cybersecurity teams
- Coordinate customer security queries with the business units and the central customer trust team
- Lead the development of security go-to-market materials related to the Legal products
- Lead development of business unit scorecards to report risk metrics and drive change
- Facilitate engagements to identify projects that enable business development while ensuring the necessary security controls are in place
- Actively identify opportunities and long-range security & risk improvement strategies
- Serve as the main security champion for the Legal teams
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Lead Information Security Analyst if your background includes:
- 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity
- Previous experience in a Business Information Security Officer role or organization
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Experience across multiple security domains
- Experience with developing security standards and educational cross-functional training
- Knowledge of industry-wide information security frameworks, including ISO 27001/2, NIST
- Strong critical thinking and group facilitation skills
- Experience as a cross-functional team player with the ability to manage and coach others in a matrix structure, across time zones and national boundaries
LI-LP2
What’s in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
- Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
- Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
- Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceed the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.
For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $118,400 USD - $219,800 USD.
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.
About us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here.
Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here.
More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Analyst
Earn foundational cybersecurity certifications
CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) demonstrate baseline knowledge that U.S. employers expect. These certifications help establish that your role is a specialty occupation, which strengthens the H-1B petition for security-focused positions.
Target financial services and healthcare organizations
Banks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citibank, along with healthcare systems and insurers, are required by regulation (SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS) to maintain security teams. These organizations have large budgets for cybersecurity hiring and established immigration processes.
Develop SIEM expertise with industry-standard tools
Proficiency in Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon, or Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR is essential for most security analyst positions. Hands-on experience with threat detection, log analysis, and incident response using these platforms makes you immediately productive and harder to replace.
Use STEM OPT to build a security operations track record
Computer science and cybersecurity degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The 36-month work authorization window gives you time to handle real incidents, build detection rules, and earn advanced certifications - all of which strengthen your case for employer-sponsored visa status.
Consider government contracting firms for cleared-adjacent roles
While security analyst roles at agencies like the NSA require U.S. citizenship, government contractors like Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos sometimes sponsor H-1B visas for non-classified cybersecurity projects. These roles can provide excellent experience and a pathway to more senior security positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can security analysts get H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes. Information security analyst is classified under SOC code 15-1212 and is recognized as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average growth for this field, and the cybersecurity talent shortage makes employers more willing to sponsor qualified candidates. Large enterprises, financial institutions, and managed security service providers are among the most active sponsors.
Do security analyst roles require a security clearance?
Not all security analyst positions require a clearance. The majority of private-sector security analyst roles - at banks, tech companies, healthcare organizations, and retailers - do not require government security clearances. Roles at defense contractors or in direct government support may require clearances that are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
What degree do I need for a security analyst H-1B petition?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field is the standard requirement. Some petitions are approved with degrees in electrical engineering or mathematics combined with relevant cybersecurity experience and certifications. The key is demonstrating a direct relationship between your degree and the security analyst role described in the petition.
Is cybersecurity a STEM field for OPT purposes?
Yes. Most cybersecurity-related degree programs fall under STEM-designated CIP codes, including computer science, information security, and network administration. This qualifies graduates for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, providing up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization. Verify that your specific program's CIP code is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.
How to find Security Analyst jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Security Analyst jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and government contractors who frequently sponsor H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and other work visas for cybersecurity professionals. These industries highly value security expertise and are more willing to handle sponsorship processes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Analyst jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a security analyst in Texas will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.