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Director of Information Security roles on CPT require your DSO to verify the position directly integrates with your degree program, typically information systems, cybersecurity, or computer science. At this senior level, your CPT authorization must reflect executive-function responsibilities, so work closely with your academic advisor to document curriculum alignment before your start date.
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Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606
Company: National Futures Association
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.
When you join NFA as an Information Security Intern, you'll play a critical role in protecting the organization's infrastructure, systems and data through proactive security engineering and operational excellence.
Bring your analytical and innovative mindset to help strengthen NFA's security posture by advancing detection capabilities and supporting a resilient and secure environment.
Beginning your first day, you'll gain exceptional experiences, personalized learning and invaluable coaching and mentoring. We strive to develop our talented interns into future NFA and industry leaders, and our internship program is designed with that goal in mind.
What you'll do:
As an Information Security Intern, you will support security initiatives across the organization and advance modern strategies focused on zero trust principles, operational reliability, data protection, and proactive risk mitigation. These responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the Information Security team by monitoring, identifying, and investigating potential security threats and vulnerabilities
- Assisting with the creation of automation for repetitive security tasks through coding and the use of AI tools
- Gain hands-on exposure to security tools and technologies, including vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity and access management
- Support vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts by helping identify, document, track, and validate security findings
- Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices and share relevant findings with the team
We're committed to educating our interns and providing them with the skills necessary for success. Thanks to industry-specific training classes and our internal educational programs, an NFA internship will enable you to take away important industry knowledge and professional skills you can apply in your future career.
What we're looking for:
Team-oriented individuals thrive in this collaborative, hands-on role. We value unique perspectives and are looking for motivated applicants with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're eager to learn something new and support the integrity of the derivatives markets—and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply to join our team as an Information Security Intern:
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related major, and sophomore standing or above
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in NFA's Chicago office full-time (beginning June 2027)
- Basic understanding of information security and cybersecurity concepts
- Familiarity with SIEM tools, cloud security, DLP, SASE, and security policies
- General knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and common security best practices
- Strong interest in learning about security monitoring, risk, and incident response
Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association
Requisition ID: 1010
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Date: Sep 22, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606
Company: National Futures Association
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.
When you join NFA as an Information Security Intern, you'll play a critical role in protecting the organization's infrastructure, systems and data through proactive security engineering and operational excellence.
Bring your analytical and innovative mindset to help strengthen NFA's security posture by advancing detection capabilities and supporting a resilient and secure environment.
Beginning your first day, you'll gain exceptional experiences, personalized learning and invaluable coaching and mentoring. We strive to develop our talented interns into future NFA and industry leaders, and our internship program is designed with that goal in mind.
What you'll do:
As an Information Security Intern, you will support security initiatives across the organization and advance modern strategies focused on zero trust principles, operational reliability, data protection, and proactive risk mitigation. These responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the Information Security team by monitoring, identifying, and investigating potential security threats and vulnerabilities
- Assisting with the creation of automation for repetitive security tasks through coding and the use of AI tools
- Gain hands-on exposure to security tools and technologies, including vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity and access management
- Support vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts by helping identify, document, track, and validate security findings
- Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices and share relevant findings with the team
We're committed to educating our interns and providing them with the skills necessary for success. Thanks to industry-specific training classes and our internal educational programs, an NFA internship will enable you to take away important industry knowledge and professional skills you can apply in your future career.
What we're looking for:
Team-oriented individuals thrive in this collaborative, hands-on role. We value unique perspectives and are looking for motivated applicants with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're eager to learn something new and support the integrity of the derivatives markets—and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply to join our team as an Information Security Intern:
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related major, and sophomore standing or above
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in NFA's Chicago office full-time (beginning June 2027)
- Basic understanding of information security and cybersecurity concepts
- Familiarity with SIEM tools, cloud security, DLP, SASE, and security policies
- General knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and common security best practices
- Strong interest in learning about security monitoring, risk, and incident response
Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association
Requisition ID: 1010
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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Does a Director of Information Security role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position directly integrates with your enrolled degree program. For a Director-level security role, your DSO will look for explicit connections between executive responsibilities like risk governance or security architecture and your current coursework. A vague title alone isn't sufficient. You'll need documentation showing how the duties fulfill a specific academic requirement.
Can I work full-time as a Director of Information Security on CPT?
CPT can be authorized as full-time, but using 12 or more cumulative months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility. At the Director level, most roles are full-time by nature, so track your CPT usage carefully. If you've already used significant CPT time in earlier roles, part-time authorization or a structured internship arrangement may better protect your post-graduation options.
What degree programs support CPT for information security leadership roles?
Programs in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, and business administration with a technology concentration are the most common fits. Some MBA programs with an information security track also support CPT for Director-level roles if the position ties to a capstone or practicum requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements.
How do I find employers willing to hire F-1 CPT students for senior security roles?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Director of Information Security openings filtered by employers with verified work-authorization filing history, which is the clearest signal that a company understands compliance obligations for F-1 students. Federal contractors and large enterprises with existing E-Verify enrollment tend to have the most established processes for onboarding CPT employees at senior levels.
What should the CPT offer letter include for a Director of Information Security position?
Your DSO needs the offer letter to specify the employer name, exact start and end dates, location, whether the role is full-time or part-time, and a description of duties tied to your academic program. For a Director role, list specific responsibilities like security strategy oversight, team management, and regulatory compliance functions rather than generic phrases like 'information security work.' Generic descriptions risk rejection or delays.