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Cyber & Infrastructure Technology Lead Engineer
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “SENIOR VALIDATION ENGINEER” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $96k–$117k, median $107k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Pfizer INC
The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Use Your Power for Purpose Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you will contribute to delivering medicines to the world more swiftly by envisioning new possibilities and taking decisive action. The Cyber & Infrastructure Technology Lead Engineer drives and leads the secure, stable, and compliant operation of Digital and Automation infrastructure within the manufacturing environment. The role focuses on leading and owning execution of cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure activities in line with established standards and governance to protect critical digital assets and ensure reliable plant operations. The Team Member performs day‑to‑day operations, lifecycle, and support activities across cybersecurity and network domains owning the reliability and performance of secure, resilient Digital and Automation systems. The role works closely with cross‑functional partners to support secure infrastructure operations, incident response, and continuous improvement at site level. The Cyber & Infrastructure Technology Principal Engineer is recognized as a site Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance and operating independently within defined scope while escalating complex or cross-site topics. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: • Lead cybersecurity regulations and standards application, driving adherence across assigned systems and Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity and infrastructure risks within defined scope, escalating where required. • Drive implementation and effectiveness of approved control strategies and tools to maintain secure and compliant Digital and Automation environments. • Own OT & IT infrastructure and architecture execution, including infrastructure monitoring, incident handling, and issue resolution for assigned systems and network components as well as user management and audit trail reviews. • Support change management activities for infrastructure and cybersecurity changes, including impact assessments, documentation updates, and coordination with relevant stakeholders. • Deliver software and hardware lifecycle management, (e.g. patching, upgrades, and end-of-life tasks) following approved plans and change management processes. • Direct incident, crisis, and business continuity response within defined scope, ensuring secure and timely return-to-service to agreed SLAs while maintaining data integrity and validated state control. • Execute assigned Pfizer Network Standards remediation activities (e.g. configuration corrections, rule updates, device/network changes, or control implementation) in accordance with approved remediation plans, change management processes, and site/governance standards. • Govern Pfizer Network Standards operations within defined scope, ensuring stability, compliance, and timely resolution of deviations Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Excellent people management abilities • Proficiency in using computers and applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Demonstrated experience in managing projects within timelines and budgets • Experience in leading cross-functional teams • Practical experience s