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Security Manager roles attract H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship from large employers in corporate security, government contracting, and critical infrastructure. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, cybersecurity, or a related field, plus demonstrated leadership experience managing security operations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
As a member of our Security Operations Team, you will collaborate with a global team of engineers to monitor and respond to security events, lead security incidents as Incident Commander, and lead digital forensic investigations in support of Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, or Information Security cases.
Although you will be focused on security incident response, you will also have the opportunity to create and maintain runbooks, and automated workflows, and assist in process refinement and implementation. You will collaborate with a diverse team of analysts, engineers, and key stakeholders on security initiatives across the company. Above all, your focus is bringing Security expertise to the table in a collaborative, humble, and practical manner.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
- You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts
- Lead information security incidents and employee investigations by developing the incident response strategy, lead the execution through incident closure, while providing incident updates to key stakeholders throughout the incident
- Deliver security guidance clearly and concisely for incident response and insider threat initiatives
- Coordinate the building of services, capabilities, integrations, and implementations of technologies to support security operations, incident response, and insider threat
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 5+ years of experience in Security Incident Response
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, and legal
- Ability to build scripts or tools to support Samsara's investigation processes, with proficiency in Python
- Mentor and train security operation engineers on data collection, analysis, and reporting technical analysis
- Practical experience acting as a lead during security incident response, including monitoring and triaging alerts, and coordinating across teams
- Understanding of analysis and forensics techniques on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Experience utilizing SIEM tools to perform log reviews
- Experience in cloud architecture and security (AWS, GCP) and cloud-based services
- Must reside in the Pacific Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone or Central Time Zone of the United States
An ideal candidate also has:
- 3+ years of experience working on insider threat initiatives or employee investigations
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field - or relevant industry experience
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certification
- Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, FedRAMP
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you're ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Belonging at Samsara
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Our Commitment to Authenticity
We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates. Please see Samsara's Candidate Privacy Notice for more information.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
As a member of our Security Operations Team, you will collaborate with a global team of engineers to monitor and respond to security events, lead security incidents as Incident Commander, and lead digital forensic investigations in support of Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, or Information Security cases.
Although you will be focused on security incident response, you will also have the opportunity to create and maintain runbooks, and automated workflows, and assist in process refinement and implementation. You will collaborate with a diverse team of analysts, engineers, and key stakeholders on security initiatives across the company. Above all, your focus is bringing Security expertise to the table in a collaborative, humble, and practical manner.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
- You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Monitor security events and provide technical analysis on alerts
- Lead information security incidents and employee investigations by developing the incident response strategy, lead the execution through incident closure, while providing incident updates to key stakeholders throughout the incident
- Deliver security guidance clearly and concisely for incident response and insider threat initiatives
- Coordinate the building of services, capabilities, integrations, and implementations of technologies to support security operations, incident response, and insider threat
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 5+ years of experience in Security Incident Response
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, and legal
- Ability to build scripts or tools to support Samsara's investigation processes, with proficiency in Python
- Mentor and train security operation engineers on data collection, analysis, and reporting technical analysis
- Practical experience acting as a lead during security incident response, including monitoring and triaging alerts, and coordinating across teams
- Understanding of analysis and forensics techniques on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Experience utilizing SIEM tools to perform log reviews
- Experience in cloud architecture and security (AWS, GCP) and cloud-based services
- Must reside in the Pacific Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone or Central Time Zone of the United States
An ideal candidate also has:
- 3+ years of experience working on insider threat initiatives or employee investigations
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field - or relevant industry experience
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certification
- Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, FedRAMP
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you're ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Belonging at Samsara
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Our Commitment to Authenticity
We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud. This ensures we are connecting with real people and allows us to prioritize genuine candidates. Please see Samsara's Candidate Privacy Notice for more information.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in @samsara.com, @us-greenhouse-mail.io or @mail3.guide.co. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Manager
Target large employers with established sponsorship programs
Fortune 500 companies, defense contractors, and hospital systems sponsor Security Manager visas far more consistently than small firms. These employers have dedicated HR and legal teams that treat sponsorship as routine, not exceptional.
Clarify whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires Security Manager positions to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Roles combining physical security with compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity tend to meet this standard more clearly than generalist guard supervision roles.
Certifications strengthen your sponsorship case significantly
CPP (Certified Protection Professional), CISSP, or PSP credentials signal specialized expertise that reinforces the specialty occupation argument. Employers filing your H-1B petition benefit when your qualifications clearly exceed a generalist security background.
Government contractors are a reliable sponsorship source
Defense and federal contractors regularly sponsor Security Managers for facility security officer and program security officer roles. These positions often require security clearances, which adds hiring urgency that makes employers more willing to invest in sponsorship.
Apply before the H-1B registration window in March
H-1B petitions follow an annual lottery with registration opening in March. If you want to start a sponsored role by October, you need a job offer secured well before then, giving your employer time to register and prepare documentation.
Australian citizens should prioritize the E-3 visa pathway
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and allows two-year renewable status for qualifying specialty occupation roles. Security Manager positions at established employers routinely qualify, making the E-3 a faster and more predictable route than the H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined. Security Manager roles focused on physical guard supervision often struggle to meet the specialty occupation standard because USCIS requires the job to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles that blend security operations with cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or program security for government contracts tend to qualify more reliably. Employers should document the degree requirement carefully in the petition.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Security Manager position?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. Some positions accept degrees in business or public administration when paired with substantial security-specific experience or certifications like CPP or CISSP. A general degree with no field alignment to security can weaken the specialty occupation argument during USCIS review, so degree relevance matters as much as degree level.
Where can I find Security Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Security Manager roles from employers who actively sponsor work visas, so you can filter specifically for sponsored positions rather than guessing from a generic job board. This is especially useful for identifying which employers have a track record of H-1B visa or E-3 visa filings in security-related roles, saving significant time in your search.
Do Security Manager roles require a security clearance for visa sponsorship?
Not universally, but government contractors and defense firms frequently require Secret or Top Secret clearances for Security Manager positions. Clearance eligibility depends on factors beyond visa status, and the process can be lengthy. Some employers will sponsor your visa while initiating the clearance process in parallel, but it's worth confirming this with the employer before accepting an offer, as clearance denial can affect employment.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored as a Security Manager?
The H-1B lottery selects roughly 20 to 25 percent of registrations in recent fiscal years, so approval is not guaranteed even with a qualifying offer. Australian citizens can bypass this entirely using the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been fully used. If you hold an advanced U.S. master's degree, you enter a separate master's cap pool with slightly better odds in the H-1B lottery.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Manager 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.