CPT Cybersecurity Consultant Jobs

Cybersecurity Consultant jobs on CPT let you apply threat analysis, risk assessment, and security architecture skills in a paid role that counts toward your degree. Your DSO must authorize each CPT placement before you start, and the work must connect directly to your program curriculum.

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Summer Internship-Cybersecurity
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Summer Internship-Cybersecurity
Vulcan Materials Company
Birmingham, Alabama
IT Support & Systems Administration
Business Analysis
Cybersecurity
IT Support
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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General Cybersecurity Intern
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General Cybersecurity Intern
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Georgia
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Cybersecurity Internship
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Cybersecurity Internship
IDEMIA
Reston, Virginia
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Security Engineering
IT Support
$25/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cybersecurity & Technology Audit Internship
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Cybersecurity & Technology Audit Internship
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Boston, Massachusetts
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Audit
Security Engineering
$29 - $31/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cybersecurity Intern
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Cybersecurity Intern
Bass Pro Shops
Springfield, Missouri
Business Analysis
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cybersecurity Consultant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Cybersecurity Consultant role qualify for CPT authorization?

It qualifies if the work is directly tied to your degree program and your school offers related coursework in information security, network defense, or risk management. Your DSO evaluates the connection between the job duties and your curriculum. Roles focused on generic IT support rather than security analysis or consulting may not meet the integral-part standard your school applies.

Can I do CPT as a cybersecurity consultant for a federal contractor?

You can work for a federal contractor on CPT as long as the role doesn't require a security clearance. Many federal cybersecurity consultant positions involve sensitive but unclassified work that F-1 students can perform. Confirm with the employer before accepting the offer whether any tasks require cleared personnel, and verify that the firm is E-Verify enrolled, which most federal contractors are required to be.

How do I find cybersecurity consulting employers who have sponsored F-1 workers before?

Migrate Mate shows verified Labor Condition Application filing history by role and employer, so you can see which cybersecurity consulting firms have previously sponsored F-1 or H-1B visa workers. This is more reliable than guessing from job postings, which rarely disclose sponsorship history. Consulting firms with consistent LCA filings in information security occupations are the ones most likely to understand and support CPT authorization.

What happens if my CPT employer changes my job title or duties mid-placement?

Any material change to your role, location, or employer requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO before the change takes effect. Working in a modified role without updated CPT authorization puts your F-1 status at risk. Get any title or scope changes in writing from your employer and bring the revised offer terms to your DSO immediately, before you start performing the new duties.

Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?

Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. If you're pursuing a longer cybersecurity consultant placement, structure it as part-time CPT to preserve your post-graduation OPT. Confirm the hours classification with your DSO before signing any offer letter, since the part-time or full-time designation on your I-20 is what determines OPT impact.