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Security Operations Center Analyst roles are regularly sponsored under the H-1B visa, as the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. Employers in defense contracting, finance, and healthcare are among the most active sponsors. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The OPS Research Laboratory Technician II provides entry level operation and maintenance of teaching laboratory facilities and equipment within the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences Hydrogeology Laboratory. Performs all procedures necessary to maintain a safe, uninterrupted work environment in accordance to departmental and national safety guidelines.
Job Description
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepares and maintains laboratories facilities for teaching instruction.
- Prepares solvents, solutions, reagents, and apparatuses according to faculty guidelines.
- Maintains clean laboratories facilities. Responsible for set up and breakdown of equipment.
- Participates in environmental health and safety audits, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with safety regulations of science laboratories.
- Provides training on proper usage of laboratory equipment and safe laboratory practices including safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, and standard policies and protocols for reporting unusual events.
- Performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimum calibration and condition of equipment.
- Maintains supplies for laboratory courses and replenish stocks of solvents, reagents, and solutions. Ensures chemicals are stored in the correct manner according to safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Maintains accurate records on equipment maintenance and acquisition of supplies.
- Performs genetic analyses on natural field collections and laboratory cultures.
- Assists in the development of laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in Environmental Science or equivalent such as geology, marine science, or engineering.
- Experience in the field and laboratory settings conducting surface water and groundwater sampling, as well as water quality analyses.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Experience working with ArcGIS software creating feature class and shapefiles for water quality geospatial interpretations.
- Data analysis experience working with R Programming language, JMP, and other statistical tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework in Hydrology, Hydrogeology.
- Laboratory experience in an academic setting.
- Basic working knowledge of dashboard data analytics.
All employees are expected to:
- Promote a common purpose consistent with University mission, vision, and values and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive and receptive manner.
- Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the University’s standards of ethical conduct.
- Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
- Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
- Knowledge of applicable safety standards, guidelines, and protocols.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
- Ability to prepare stock chemicals according to given standards.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with classroom instructors to ensure delivery of a quality laboratory experience to students in a laboratory/classroom setting.
- Ability to prepare and set-up appropriate laboratory materials and equipment for various laboratory activities.
- Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Able to work an irregular schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate field sampling.
Location: Main Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: November 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R0007912
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
The OPS Research Laboratory Technician II provides entry level operation and maintenance of teaching laboratory facilities and equipment within the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences Hydrogeology Laboratory. Performs all procedures necessary to maintain a safe, uninterrupted work environment in accordance to departmental and national safety guidelines.
Job Description
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepares and maintains laboratories facilities for teaching instruction.
- Prepares solvents, solutions, reagents, and apparatuses according to faculty guidelines.
- Maintains clean laboratories facilities. Responsible for set up and breakdown of equipment.
- Participates in environmental health and safety audits, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with safety regulations of science laboratories.
- Provides training on proper usage of laboratory equipment and safe laboratory practices including safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, and standard policies and protocols for reporting unusual events.
- Performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimum calibration and condition of equipment.
- Maintains supplies for laboratory courses and replenish stocks of solvents, reagents, and solutions. Ensures chemicals are stored in the correct manner according to safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Maintains accurate records on equipment maintenance and acquisition of supplies.
- Performs genetic analyses on natural field collections and laboratory cultures.
- Assists in the development of laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in Environmental Science or equivalent such as geology, marine science, or engineering.
- Experience in the field and laboratory settings conducting surface water and groundwater sampling, as well as water quality analyses.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Experience working with ArcGIS software creating feature class and shapefiles for water quality geospatial interpretations.
- Data analysis experience working with R Programming language, JMP, and other statistical tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework in Hydrology, Hydrogeology.
- Laboratory experience in an academic setting.
- Basic working knowledge of dashboard data analytics.
All employees are expected to:
- Promote a common purpose consistent with University mission, vision, and values and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive and receptive manner.
- Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the University’s standards of ethical conduct.
- Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
- Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
- Knowledge of applicable safety standards, guidelines, and protocols.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
- Ability to prepare stock chemicals according to given standards.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with classroom instructors to ensure delivery of a quality laboratory experience to students in a laboratory/classroom setting.
- Ability to prepare and set-up appropriate laboratory materials and equipment for various laboratory activities.
- Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Able to work an irregular schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate field sampling.
Location: Main Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: November 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R0007912
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Operations Center Analyst
Target industries with high sponsorship rates
Defense contractors, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems sponsor SOC Analyst roles at higher rates than most employers. These industries operate 24/7 security programs that justify the cost and paperwork of H-1B sponsorship for qualified candidates.
Clarify your security clearance eligibility early
Many SOC roles require or prefer a U.S. security clearance, which non-citizens on H-1B visas can rarely obtain. Flag clearance-required listings early and focus on roles marked clearance-eligible or those that sponsor clearance for permanent residents.
Align your degree field with the job description
H-1B specialty occupation approval depends on your degree matching the role. A computer science, information security, or cybersecurity degree maps cleanly. IT management or unrelated degrees may face USCIS scrutiny and should be paired with relevant certifications.
Pursue certifications that strengthen your sponsorship case
CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, and GIAC certifications signal specialized expertise to both employers and USCIS. Certified candidates are easier to sponsor because the credentials reinforce the specialty occupation argument and reduce the risk of an H-1B RFE.
Ask about Tier 2 and Tier 3 SOC openings specifically
Entry-level Tier 1 SOC roles are high-volume and often filled without sponsorship. Tier 2 and Tier 3 analyst roles, which require threat hunting, incident response, or SIEM expertise, are harder to staff domestically and far more likely to come with H-1B sponsorship.
Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Not every SOC Analyst posting comes with sponsorship, and filtering manually wastes time. Migrate Mate lists roles from employers with an active history of H-1B sponsorship, so you can focus your applications on companies already willing to sponsor this position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Center Analyst role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. SOC Analyst is generally recognized as a specialty occupation because the role requires theoretical and practical application of cybersecurity principles at a level that requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for this title across defense, finance, and technology sectors consistently.
Can I get sponsored as a SOC Analyst if I have a security clearance requirement on the job posting?
This is a common obstacle. Most U.S. security clearances require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, meaning H-1B visa holders are typically ineligible. If a posting lists an active clearance as required, it almost certainly cannot be sponsored. Focus on roles where clearance is preferred but not required, or where the employer explicitly states they will sponsor clearance-eligible candidates.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me as a SOC Analyst?
A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or information systems is the standard baseline. Degrees in electrical engineering or mathematics with relevant coursework can also qualify. If your degree is in an unrelated field, professional certifications like CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH combined with documented work experience can sometimes support the specialty occupation argument, though approval is less straightforward.
How do I find SOC Analyst jobs where the employer is already open to H-1B sponsorship?
Most job postings don't explicitly state whether sponsorship is available, which means you often apply blindly. Migrate Mate solves this by surfacing roles from employers with a verified history of H-1B filings, so you can apply with confidence that sponsorship is on the table. This is significantly more efficient than filtering general job boards by hand.
Are Tier 1 SOC Analyst roles as likely to be sponsored as senior analyst positions?
Tier 1 roles are harder to get sponsored. They involve routine alert triage and are often filled from large local talent pools, which reduces employer motivation to navigate H-1B paperwork. Tier 2 and Tier 3 positions, requiring SIEM administration, threat hunting, or incident response expertise, are harder to staff domestically and carry a much stronger sponsorship case. Targeting mid-level and senior SOC roles improves your chances substantially.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Operations Center Analyst 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.