CPT Cybersecurity Jobs
Cybersecurity CPT jobs let F-1 students apply threat analysis, network defense, and security engineering skills in roles that must connect directly to your enrolled degree program. Your DSO authorizes each position before you start, so line up employer confirmation and a job description that maps to your coursework before requesting CPT.
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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.
Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.
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We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.
Storm Duty Requirements
Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, please click on link below:
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Title: Student Internship, Cybersecurity
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Bearss Operations Center
State and City: Florida - LUTZ
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.
Position Summary/Details: This position will be assigned to a team within our IT Security Department, which includes our Cyber Fusion Center, Governance & Risk Team, and Identity & Access Management Team at our Bearss Operations Center.
Accountabilities:
- Provide daily monitoring of IT Security tools and applications. Complete daily monitoring checklist.
- Complete root cause analysis (RCAs) documentation and assist with investigations as needed.
- Assist with the documentation of key cyber security performance and threat/risk metrics.
- Collect and present computer/network-related evidence in support of network vulnerability mitigation.
- Assist with server and network review for current vulnerabilities/patching and AV signature aging.
- Document and update security processes and desk-level procedures for daily operations.
- Assist on projects as necessary that support the maturity of the IT Security Department.
- Assist with daily tasks associated with Identity & Access Management.
Physical Location of Co-op: Bearss Operations Center - 1006 East Bearss Ave, Lutz FL
Working Conditions: Mostly in a normal office environment
Preferred Availability: Part-Time (up to 35 hours)
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate-level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.
Co-Op Requirements:
- To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. Degree: Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
- Year in School: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student.
A pre-employment drug screening as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.
TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
POWER UP A CAREER WITH US
Our people power everything we do.
At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.
Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.
We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.
We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.
Storm Duty Requirements
Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, please click on link below:
Disclosure Statements
Title: Student Internship, Cybersecurity
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Bearss Operations Center
State and City: Florida - LUTZ
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.
Position Summary/Details: This position will be assigned to a team within our IT Security Department, which includes our Cyber Fusion Center, Governance & Risk Team, and Identity & Access Management Team at our Bearss Operations Center.
Accountabilities:
- Provide daily monitoring of IT Security tools and applications. Complete daily monitoring checklist.
- Complete root cause analysis (RCAs) documentation and assist with investigations as needed.
- Assist with the documentation of key cyber security performance and threat/risk metrics.
- Collect and present computer/network-related evidence in support of network vulnerability mitigation.
- Assist with server and network review for current vulnerabilities/patching and AV signature aging.
- Document and update security processes and desk-level procedures for daily operations.
- Assist on projects as necessary that support the maturity of the IT Security Department.
- Assist with daily tasks associated with Identity & Access Management.
Physical Location of Co-op: Bearss Operations Center - 1006 East Bearss Ave, Lutz FL
Working Conditions: Mostly in a normal office environment
Preferred Availability: Part-Time (up to 35 hours)
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate-level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.
Co-Op Requirements:
- To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. Degree: Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
- Year in School: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student.
A pre-employment drug screening as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.
TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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Get Access To All JobsCybersecurity CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does my cybersecurity job title have to match my degree exactly for CPT to be authorized?
Not exactly, but the connection must be demonstrable. Your DSO needs to see how the role, whether it's a security analyst, penetration tester, or threat intelligence intern, ties to specific courses or program competencies in your enrolled degree. Job titles in cybersecurity vary widely, so bring the employer's job description and map it line by line to your curriculum when you meet with your DSO.
Can I do CPT in a cybersecurity role that requires a security clearance?
You can apply for roles where a clearance is preferred but not required, since most entry-level clearance-track positions allow you to start while the investigation is pending. Roles with an active clearance requirement before day one are generally inaccessible to F-1 students on CPT. Confirm the clearance timeline with the employer's HR team before accepting an offer.
How do I find cybersecurity employers who are already comfortable with CPT students?
Search for employers with a documented history of LCA filings in cybersecurity-related SOC codes. Migrate Mate filters employers by their LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have sponsored workers in information security and network security roles before and are less likely to be unfamiliar with work authorization requirements for F-1 students.
Does full-time CPT in cybersecurity affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT used before graduation eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT of any duration and full-time CPT under twelve months don't affect OPT. If your cybersecurity internship runs more than one semester full-time, track your cumulative full-time CPT days carefully with your DSO to avoid exhausting OPT before you need it.
Can a cybersecurity CPT role be fully remote, or does it need to be at a physical employer site?
Remote CPT is generally permissible as long as your DSO authorizes the specific position and the employer's address is correctly listed on your I-20. For cybersecurity roles, which are frequently remote, confirm that your DSO records the employer's primary worksite address rather than your home address, since SEVIS requires a specific employer location tied to each CPT authorization.