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Cybersecurity Manager CPT jobs let F-1 students apply security governance, risk management, and team leadership skills as a required part of their degree. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your program's curriculum, a security management or information assurance degree typically satisfies that requirement.
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Cybersecurity & AI/Data Governance Intern
- 50294
- Remote, United States
- Full Time
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Cybersecurity & AI/Data Governance Intern to bridge the gap between security compliance and engineering. In this role you will assist in the design, audit, and implement technical guardrails that protect our infrastructure and govern our data and AI systems.
This position is ideal for an engineer who understands full-stack architectures, infrastructure-as-code, and systems administration, and wants to apply those skills to modern security engineering, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and secure AI deployment.
By the conclusion of this internship, you will progress beyond basic compliance tasks and actively contribute to the development of solutions addressing enterprise security and AI needs. Through your work, you will gain practical experience in implementing automated identity lifecycle management, conducting security audits for both cloud and on-premises infrastructures, and establishing data governance policies that enable the secure expansion of AI initiatives.
Profile: Cybersecurity & AI / Data Governance Intern
Department: Information Security
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identity Governance & Secure Architecture
- Audit and refine RBAC permissions across all platforms.
- Integrate and modernize Identity Providers using OIDC/SAML for secure access.
- Develop secure, reusable infrastructure templates with Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK to meet compliance standards.
Systems Security & Infrastructure Integrity
- Harden enterprise Linux and containerized environments.
- Configure firewall, VLANs, and network protocols to segment development, production, and HPC environments.
- Monitor logs and patch systems to address vulnerabilities.
AI & Data Governance Frameworks
- Define data workflows and ensure privacy and retention in data pipelines (LDAP/ZFS).
- Set security controls for Vision-Language Models and vector searches to prevent unauthorized data/model access.
- Oversee GPU resources and enforce usage policies to support compliance.
Preferred Technical Experience
- Languages: Python, TypeScript, Java/Kotlin, or C/C++.
- Identity & Networking: Understanding of OIDC, SAML, LDAP, TCP/IP, DNS, and Firewalls.
- Infrastructure & DevOps: Practical experience with Linux systems administration (RHEL preferred), virtualization/containers (Docker, Kubernetes, Proxmox), and CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions, Ansible, Terraform).
- Database & Storage: Familiarity with caching layers (Redis/Valkey), structured/unstructured databases (SQL, MongoDB), and redundant storage file systems (ZFS).
Compensation Range:
$0.01 - $0.00
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Get Access To All JobsCybersecurity Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cybersecurity Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is directly tied to your curriculum. Programs in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security management typically satisfy this requirement. Your DSO will need to confirm the role integrates with a specific course or your thesis. Purely administrative security roles with no technical or governance component are harder to justify, make sure the job description references security frameworks, risk management, or team oversight.
Can I do part-time CPT as a Cybersecurity Manager while finishing coursework?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, is available while you're enrolled and keeps your full-time CPT eligibility intact for later. Many F-1 students use part-time CPT in a junior security role during their final semester before transitioning to full-time CPT or OPT post-graduation. Confirm your school's definition of part-time CPT, since some programs set lower thresholds.
Will full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility for a post-graduation Cybersecurity Manager role?
Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you plan to use OPT to work as a Cybersecurity Manager after graduation while your employer pursues H-1B visa sponsorship, stay under that 12-month threshold during CPT. Your DSO can confirm your cumulative full-time CPT total before you accept any offer.
How do I find Cybersecurity Manager employers who understand CPT authorization?
Migrate Mate shows employers with LCA filing history in security and IT management occupations, which signals they've navigated work-authorization processes before. Government contractors and large financial institutions with dedicated CISO functions are also experienced with nonimmigrant work authorization and are less likely to rescind offers over CPT documentation delays.
What documents does an employer need from me to onboard me on CPT?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization for their specific location and date range, your F-1 visa, and your passport. Some E-Verify employers will also run your documents through the E-Verify system. You don't need a separate EAD for CPT, but your I-20 must list the employer name exactly as it appears on your offer letter, so request the CPT I-20 after you have a signed offer.