Security Program Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Security Program Managers overseeing enterprise risk, compliance frameworks, or infrastructure protection qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. Employers routinely sponsor this role given the acute shortage of qualified candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Modernize and direct engineering efforts for the Transactions/Payments domain from enterprise integration services. This domain consists of modern & efficient transaction enabling APIs that provide our consumers the payment and transactional capabilities needed to serve our clients with .com experiences, customer care representatives & financial advisors who serve our clients. Deliver payment-centric solutions for various consumers to use different payment features with enterprise services that includes vendor decommission and digital NT migration. Contribute to product strategy, defining the minimum viable product (MVP) scopes and outlining the product roadmap. Responsible for technology strategy including tech stack selection and solution design with one payment architecture. Guide technical estimations and managed product budgets throughout the design and development cycle. Collaborate with various partner teams (Multiple Digital teams, Enterprise payment foundation and Payment portal teams, Cloud platform and infra teams, etc.) and engage in vendor negotiations.
Define and implement standards for product OKRs and departmental metrics. Recruit, guide and develop high-performing engineering professionals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position is based out of and reports to Thrivent’s HQ in Minneapolis, MN, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office anywhere in the United States.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field plus 8 years of progressively responsible post baccalaureate experience as a software engineer, analyst, or developer.
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Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams with a documented track record of delivery for cross-functional product experience with Cloud hosting and managing products.
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Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- RESTful services design philosophy, building high performing APIs and writing specs and expertise in Java, and other J2EE design patterns
- Building CI/CD pipelines using SVN, Maven and Jenkins for deployments and releases while aligning to strategy, design, and architecture of platform
- Proven ability to evaluate and introduce emerging technologies through technical proof-of-concepts, including DynamoDB, Redis caching, Kafka stream processing, and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda
- Proficient in the design and development of scalable Web applications and Microservices using Java-based MVC frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring, with deep knowledge of enterprise-grade J2EE design patterns
- Advanced expertise in building responsive front-end components utilizing frameworks and libraries such as Next.js, Node.js, React.js, AngularJS, and HTML5
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, including deployment and management of services in EKS and EC2 cluster environments
- Skilled in containerization and orchestration on AWS OpenShift environments
- Demonstrated ability to define and implement enterprise-wide code quality standards, including the rollout of automated code quality tools
- Extensive experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, and Elasticsearch, with a strong grasp of data modeling and performance optimization
- Background in Mainframe data integration, with the ability to analyze legacy systems and integrate with modern NoSQL solutions like DynamoDB
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban), with a track record of successful delivery across multiple release cycles in 1-2 week sprint cadences
COMPENSATION
Salary: At least $214,053/year
OTHER
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
INTRODUCTION
Modernize and direct engineering efforts for the Transactions/Payments domain from enterprise integration services. This domain consists of modern & efficient transaction enabling APIs that provide our consumers the payment and transactional capabilities needed to serve our clients with .com experiences, customer care representatives & financial advisors who serve our clients. Deliver payment-centric solutions for various consumers to use different payment features with enterprise services that includes vendor decommission and digital NT migration. Contribute to product strategy, defining the minimum viable product (MVP) scopes and outlining the product roadmap. Responsible for technology strategy including tech stack selection and solution design with one payment architecture. Guide technical estimations and managed product budgets throughout the design and development cycle. Collaborate with various partner teams (Multiple Digital teams, Enterprise payment foundation and Payment portal teams, Cloud platform and infra teams, etc.) and engage in vendor negotiations.
Define and implement standards for product OKRs and departmental metrics. Recruit, guide and develop high-performing engineering professionals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position is based out of and reports to Thrivent’s HQ in Minneapolis, MN, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office anywhere in the United States.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field plus 8 years of progressively responsible post baccalaureate experience as a software engineer, analyst, or developer.
-
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams with a documented track record of delivery for cross-functional product experience with Cloud hosting and managing products.
-
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- RESTful services design philosophy, building high performing APIs and writing specs and expertise in Java, and other J2EE design patterns
- Building CI/CD pipelines using SVN, Maven and Jenkins for deployments and releases while aligning to strategy, design, and architecture of platform
- Proven ability to evaluate and introduce emerging technologies through technical proof-of-concepts, including DynamoDB, Redis caching, Kafka stream processing, and serverless architectures using AWS Lambda
- Proficient in the design and development of scalable Web applications and Microservices using Java-based MVC frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring, with deep knowledge of enterprise-grade J2EE design patterns
- Advanced expertise in building responsive front-end components utilizing frameworks and libraries such as Next.js, Node.js, React.js, AngularJS, and HTML5
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, including deployment and management of services in EKS and EC2 cluster environments
- Skilled in containerization and orchestration on AWS OpenShift environments
- Demonstrated ability to define and implement enterprise-wide code quality standards, including the rollout of automated code quality tools
- Extensive experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, and Elasticsearch, with a strong grasp of data modeling and performance optimization
- Background in Mainframe data integration, with the ability to analyze legacy systems and integrate with modern NoSQL solutions like DynamoDB
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban), with a track record of successful delivery across multiple release cycles in 1-2 week sprint cadences
COMPENSATION
Salary: At least $214,053/year
OTHER
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Program Manager
Target employers with established security organizations
Large technology companies, defense contractors, and financial institutions maintain dedicated security teams and sponsor H-1B visas regularly. These organizations have existing immigration counsel and streamlined sponsorship processes, making approval faster and less uncertain for program managers.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the job. A degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science maps cleanly. If your degree is in a related field, document how coursework aligns with security program management responsibilities explicitly.
Highlight certifications like CISSP, CISM, or PMP
Professional certifications strengthen your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialized expertise beyond your degree. USCIS adjudicators view industry-recognized credentials as supporting evidence of specialty occupation status, particularly when the job combines technical security knowledge with program management responsibilities.
Document scope of security programs you have managed
Petition letters carry more weight when they detail specific programs, such as SOC buildouts, third-party risk frameworks, or compliance initiatives like FedRAMP or SOC 2. Concrete program scope demonstrates the complexity that justifies specialty occupation classification under immigration standards.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline and plan accordingly
H-1B registration opens in March for an October start date. If you miss the lottery, explore cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research institutions, which can sponsor H-1B visas year-round without lottery participation, often hiring security program managers for institutional risk roles.
Ask employers about O-1A as an alternative pathway
Security professionals with published research, speaking engagements, or recognized leadership in the field may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. Unlike H-1B, O-1A has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a viable option if your background includes demonstrable industry recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Security Program Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS has consistently approved Security Program Manager roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related technical field. Petitions are strengthened when the job description specifies technical responsibilities like risk framework design, vulnerability program oversight, or compliance architecture rather than purely administrative duties.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Security Program Manager?
A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a closely related field is the standard baseline. Degrees in business or general management are less likely to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation requirement for this role unless paired with substantial coursework in information security. Foreign three-year degrees are generally accepted if evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Security Program Managers?
The strongest sponsorship activity comes from large technology companies, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and financial institutions, all of which operate mature security organizations with ongoing compliance obligations. Federal contractors subject to CMMC or FedRAMP requirements are especially active sponsors because qualified security program managers are difficult to hire domestically. Browse current sponsored openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring.
Can I use work experience instead of a degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship in this role?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of formal education under specific circumstances, but this pathway is harder to establish for specialty occupation classification. Experience substitution works best when supported by an expert evaluation letter from a credentialed evaluator and when the job description itself requires that specific experience level. A degree remains the most straightforward path for Security Program Manager petitions.
How does having a security clearance affect my sponsorship prospects?
An active security clearance significantly increases your value to employers who work on federal contracts, but it does not directly affect the H-1B visa petition process with USCIS. Clearances are granted to individuals, not visa statuses, and sponsoring employers will evaluate whether your existing clearance can be maintained or transferred. Some classified roles may have restrictions that complicate sponsorship, so confirm clearance eligibility with the employer's security officer early in the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Program 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.