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Security consultants are strong H-1B visa candidates when the role requires a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. Employers in defense, finance, and technology regularly sponsor, and clearance-eligible candidates attract particularly competitive offers. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsThe application window will be open until at least May 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: Illinois, USA; United States.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains.
- 5 years of experience working with application information security, infrastructure, software, or platforms, with cloud services.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications related to specific cloud platforms.
- Experience with application development, leading application/software projects and customer relationships while working cross-functionally in organization.
- Experience implementing industry-leading practices around cyber risks and cloud security for clients’ cloud security frameworks using industry standards.
- Experience with cloud governance, with the ability to convey governance principles to cloud computing in terms of policies.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
ABOUT THE JOB
In this role, you will be a part of the Mandiant Strategic team, working to help clients reduce business risk by strengthening their cybersecurity programs. You will streamline security efforts, prioritize risk mitigation, and drive continuous improvement across the entire security landscape, including application security (AppSec) and secure software development life-cycle (SDLC) practices. You will support clients through incident response recovery, cyber program transformations, and comprehensive security assessments covering infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. As an Application Security Consultant, you will own a workstream, acting as a trusted advisor and driving client objectives, bringing together cybersecurity expertise, agile principles, and project management to deliver impactful and lasting improvements to our external clients' security posture. Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Leverage cyber security technical skills (or prior experience as a DevSecOps engineer or Cyber security engineer) to lead engagements as a highly skilled Cyber security Consultant and Delivery Lead.
- Drive measurable security risk reduction in application and cloud environments by leading teams and utilizing data and security telemetry for informed decision-making.
- Guide clients on risk reduction priorities, cyber security best practices, and technical debt reduction by advocating for automation and secure-by-design principles to reduce remediation lead times.
- Conduct secure code reviews, identify common vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable remediation to development teams, applying experience with modern development languages (e.g., Python, Java) and associated security tools, and offering feedback on AppSec/DevSecOps maturity.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
The application window will be open until at least May 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: Illinois, USA; United States.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains.
- 5 years of experience working with application information security, infrastructure, software, or platforms, with cloud services.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications related to specific cloud platforms.
- Experience with application development, leading application/software projects and customer relationships while working cross-functionally in organization.
- Experience implementing industry-leading practices around cyber risks and cloud security for clients’ cloud security frameworks using industry standards.
- Experience with cloud governance, with the ability to convey governance principles to cloud computing in terms of policies.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
ABOUT THE JOB
In this role, you will be a part of the Mandiant Strategic team, working to help clients reduce business risk by strengthening their cybersecurity programs. You will streamline security efforts, prioritize risk mitigation, and drive continuous improvement across the entire security landscape, including application security (AppSec) and secure software development life-cycle (SDLC) practices. You will support clients through incident response recovery, cyber program transformations, and comprehensive security assessments covering infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. As an Application Security Consultant, you will own a workstream, acting as a trusted advisor and driving client objectives, bringing together cybersecurity expertise, agile principles, and project management to deliver impactful and lasting improvements to our external clients' security posture. Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Leverage cyber security technical skills (or prior experience as a DevSecOps engineer or Cyber security engineer) to lead engagements as a highly skilled Cyber security Consultant and Delivery Lead.
- Drive measurable security risk reduction in application and cloud environments by leading teams and utilizing data and security telemetry for informed decision-making.
- Guide clients on risk reduction priorities, cyber security best practices, and technical debt reduction by advocating for automation and secure-by-design principles to reduce remediation lead times.
- Conduct secure code reviews, identify common vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable remediation to development teams, applying experience with modern development languages (e.g., Python, Java) and associated security tools, and offering feedback on AppSec/DevSecOps maturity.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Consultant
Lead with your clearance status early
Security clearance eligibility is rare among international candidates. If you hold or are eligible for a clearance, mention it in your first outreach. Employers weigh this heavily and it directly offsets sponsorship hesitation for many hiring managers.
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Defense contractors, financial institutions, and large technology firms sponsor security consultants far more consistently than smaller firms. Focus your search on employers with prior H-1B filing history rather than companies sponsoring for the first time.
Frame your degree field carefully in applications
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related degree. Cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, and information systems are strong matches. A general business or unrelated degree weakens the petition even if your experience is strong.
Expect USCIS scrutiny on the specialty occupation question
Security consultant is a broad title. USCIS frequently issues RFEs arguing the role does not require a specific degree. Strong job descriptions that emphasize technical depth, not advisory work, significantly improve petition outcomes.
Use certifications to reinforce your petition
CISSP, CISM, CEH, and similar certifications do not replace a degree for H-1B purposes, but they strengthen the overall petition narrative. Include them prominently in your resume and ensure your employer references them in the support letter.
Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Not every company willing to hire a security consultant will sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship history, saving time you would otherwise spend applying to positions that quietly exclude visa candidates.
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Find Security Consultant JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a security consultant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Security consultant roles that emphasize technical work in cybersecurity, risk architecture, or penetration testing qualify more reliably than broadly framed advisory positions. Employers should structure the job description to reflect technical degree requirements.
What degree do I need for a security consultant H-1B petition?
A bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, information assurance, or a closely related field is the standard basis. Degrees in unrelated disciplines create specialty occupation problems even with years of relevant experience. If your degree field is adjacent rather than direct, a strong employer support letter and detailed job description become especially important to the petition.
How likely is an RFE for a security consultant H-1B petition?
RFE rates for security consultant and similar broadly titled roles are higher than for narrowly defined technical positions. USCIS has challenged whether consulting roles inherently require a specific degree. Petitions with detailed, technical job descriptions that specify required knowledge in areas like network security, cryptography, or compliance frameworks tend to fare better than those using generic language.
Can I find security consultant jobs with confirmed H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lists security consultant roles from employers with documented sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor. This matters because many job postings do not disclose sponsorship status upfront, and approaching the wrong employers wastes significant time during an already time-pressured job search.
Do defense contractor security consultant roles have different sponsorship rules?
Defense contractors can sponsor H-1B visas, but roles requiring a security clearance create a practical problem. Most clearances cannot be granted to non-US citizens or non-permanent residents, which means employers may sponsor your H-1B but cannot fully utilize you until you adjust status. Some contractors hire for clearance-eligible roles anticipating future sponsorship, but this is employer-specific and worth clarifying directly before applying.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Consultant 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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