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Security researchers are in high demand from U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and EB-1 visas for candidates with the right technical background. Roles in vulnerability research, threat intelligence, and penetration testing consistently qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CrowdStrike is looking for a self-starting, action-oriented, and highly motivated Security Researcher to join our Counter Adversary Operations Team. This position will require the candidate to track and collect information related to Latam-language-focused eCrime actors, tools, tradecraft, and techniques in a wide variety of environments, to include the deep and dark web and is instrumental in providing unique insight into finished Intelligence products used by CrowdStrike customers and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be an operational security (OPSEC)-savvy, detail-oriented problem solver, and have experience driving concurrent projects, self-motivation and ability to execute assigned tasks to completion with minimal direction.
- Collect unique, relevant actionable, and timely information to answer established standing and ad hoc requirements related to eCrime actors, especially Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Leverage engagement skills and OSINT tradecraft to follow up on leads and identify eCrime threat actors and track them in various online communities.
- Identify current and emerging cyber threats and trends pertaining to eCrime threat actors, including technical information with a special focus around Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Collaborate with teams producing analytical reports and threat estimates pertaining to eCrime topics, especially Latam language threat actors.
- Employ secure virtual operational tradecraft methods and practices.
- Language capabilities including, but not limited to, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Experience conducting OSINT investigations using Latam-language skills.
- Experience in navigating a wide variety of cyber threat actor environments, to include social media, hidden services, and forums.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of eCrime groups generally.
- Practical knowledge of technical terminology, tools, and tactics employed by eCrime actors, particularly those used by Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and identify creative solutions to difficult problems and scenarios with persistence. Tenacity is key.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as self-motivation to collect independently and proactively.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines with minimal guidance.
- Excellent attention to detail.
BONUS POINTS
Practical experience with virtual HUMINT is highly desirable.
Prior intelligence community, human intelligence (HUMINT), or cyber threat intelligence background highly preferred.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CROWDSTRIKE
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions—including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs—on valid job requirements.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 11-15-2026
INTRODUCTION
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CrowdStrike is looking for a self-starting, action-oriented, and highly motivated Security Researcher to join our Counter Adversary Operations Team. This position will require the candidate to track and collect information related to Latam-language-focused eCrime actors, tools, tradecraft, and techniques in a wide variety of environments, to include the deep and dark web and is instrumental in providing unique insight into finished Intelligence products used by CrowdStrike customers and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be an operational security (OPSEC)-savvy, detail-oriented problem solver, and have experience driving concurrent projects, self-motivation and ability to execute assigned tasks to completion with minimal direction.
- Collect unique, relevant actionable, and timely information to answer established standing and ad hoc requirements related to eCrime actors, especially Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Leverage engagement skills and OSINT tradecraft to follow up on leads and identify eCrime threat actors and track them in various online communities.
- Identify current and emerging cyber threats and trends pertaining to eCrime threat actors, including technical information with a special focus around Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Collaborate with teams producing analytical reports and threat estimates pertaining to eCrime topics, especially Latam language threat actors.
- Employ secure virtual operational tradecraft methods and practices.
- Language capabilities including, but not limited to, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Experience conducting OSINT investigations using Latam-language skills.
- Experience in navigating a wide variety of cyber threat actor environments, to include social media, hidden services, and forums.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of eCrime groups generally.
- Practical knowledge of technical terminology, tools, and tactics employed by eCrime actors, particularly those used by Latam-language eCrime actors.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and identify creative solutions to difficult problems and scenarios with persistence. Tenacity is key.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as self-motivation to collect independently and proactively.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines with minimal guidance.
- Excellent attention to detail.
BONUS POINTS
Practical experience with virtual HUMINT is highly desirable.
Prior intelligence community, human intelligence (HUMINT), or cyber threat intelligence background highly preferred.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CROWDSTRIKE
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions—including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs—on valid job requirements.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $70,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 11-15-2026
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Lead with your technical specialization
Employers sponsoring security researchers want depth, not breadth. Highlight whether you specialize in malware analysis, reverse engineering, red teaming, or exploit development. A focused specialization strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case and differentiates you from generalist applicants.
Target employers with established security teams
Companies with dedicated security operations centers, bug bounty programs, or government contracts are far more likely to sponsor visas. They have existing immigration counsel, defined job requirements, and budget allocated for the H-1B process, which makes approval faster and smoother.
Align your degree to the role
USCIS expects a direct connection between your field of study and the security researcher position. Computer science, cybersecurity, and electrical engineering degrees are the strongest fits. If your degree is in a different field, documented work experience becomes critical evidence for your petition.
Document certifications as supporting evidence
Certifications like OSCP, CISSP, or CEH are not substitutes for a qualifying degree but meaningfully strengthen your petition file. They demonstrate specialized knowledge, signal employer confidence in your skills, and support the argument that your role requires more than general IT knowledge.
Research your target employer's visa history
Not all companies that post security researcher roles will sponsor visas. Check whether a company has filed Labor Condition Applications for similar positions before applying. Prioritizing sponsors with a proven track record saves time and reduces the risk of late-stage offer withdrawal.
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Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to employers open to visa sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of identifying which companies will support your petition. Searching by role and location helps you find security researcher openings matched to your visa situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a security researcher role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, security researcher positions generally qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties require that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Roles focused on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or threat intelligence tend to meet this threshold more clearly than broad IT support positions.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a security researcher?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, or a closely related field is the standard requirement for H-1B sponsorship. USCIS requires that the degree field directly relates to the job duties. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for each year of missing education, though this route requires stronger employer documentation.
Are security researcher roles easier to get sponsored for than other tech jobs?
Security research is a genuinely specialized field with a shortage of qualified candidates, which works in your favor when negotiating sponsorship. Employers often have stronger justification to sponsor because the talent pool is narrower than for general software engineering roles. Positions requiring active clearances or specific offensive security skills face even less competition, which can make an employer more willing to invest in the visa process.
Can I get an O-1 visa as a security researcher?
Yes, O-1A visas are a realistic path for security researchers with a documented record of extraordinary ability. Published CVE discoveries, conference presentations at Black Hat or DEF CON, peer-reviewed research, high compensation relative to peers, or recognition from industry organizations all serve as qualifying evidence. The O-1 bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is worth exploring if your track record is strong, even early in your career.
Where can I find security researcher jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for candidates who need sponsorship, filtering listings to employers that have demonstrated willingness to support visa petitions. General job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored postings with no way to filter, which wastes time and can lead to late-stage offer complications when a company confirms it does not sponsor. Searching on Migrate Mate by the security researcher title lets you focus your effort on employers already set up for the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Researcher 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.