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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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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 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.