Entry Level Jobs for CPT Students
Entry level CPT jobs are a natural fit for students early in their academic programs, since most curricula require foundational work experience as a direct component of coursework. Whether your program is in business, technology, engineering, or the sciences, entry level roles give you the practical exposure your DSO needs to see before authorizing CPT, and employers hiring at this level typically have no USCIS filing requirements to worry about.
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Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern (San Jose CA or Bellevue WA) to join our Zero Trust Exchange team. This is a remote role based in San Jose CA or Bellevue WA, reporting to the Director, Site Reliability Engineering. Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today’s cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
- Thrive in ambiguity by building the path as you walk it and viewing dynamic environments as raw material to build something meaningful.
- Act like an owner with a passion for the mission, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- Problem-solve by running towards challenges and focusing on solutions that deliver the biggest impact.
- Collaborate with high trust and ambition for the team, giving and receiving candid feedback with clarity and respect.
- Learn with a true growth mindset, actively seeking feedback to become a stronger teammate and better partner.
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
- You are a pragmatic builder. You are obsessed with creating, iterating, and shipping. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and build the first version yourself, balancing the drive for technical excellence with the need to deliver value to users quickly.
- You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
- 5+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer with expertise in Operations, Engineering and FedRAMP compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
- Proficiency in Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Terraform) in cloud environments and containerized architectures.
- Must be a current Active Duty United States military member or a member of the United States Guard/Reserve component on active duty orders for at least the last 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to discharge.
- Obtained approval from your unit commander.
- MOU must be approved and submitted before start.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience with containerized architectures such as AWS ECS and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of web security protocols including HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, SQL, and networking fundamentals.
- Coding experience in Python for automation and software integration.
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Benefits
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer-SkillBridge Intern (San Jose CA or Bellevue WA) to join our Zero Trust Exchange team. This is a remote role based in San Jose CA or Bellevue WA, reporting to the Director, Site Reliability Engineering. Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today’s cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, and security experts who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
- Thrive in ambiguity by building the path as you walk it and viewing dynamic environments as raw material to build something meaningful.
- Act like an owner with a passion for the mission, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- Problem-solve by running towards challenges and focusing on solutions that deliver the biggest impact.
- Collaborate with high trust and ambition for the team, giving and receiving candid feedback with clarity and respect.
- Learn with a true growth mindset, actively seeking feedback to become a stronger teammate and better partner.
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
- You are a pragmatic builder. You are obsessed with creating, iterating, and shipping. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and build the first version yourself, balancing the drive for technical excellence with the need to deliver value to users quickly.
- You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
- 5+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer with expertise in Operations, Engineering and FedRAMP compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
- Proficiency in Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Terraform) in cloud environments and containerized architectures.
- Must be a current Active Duty United States military member or a member of the United States Guard/Reserve component on active duty orders for at least the last 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to discharge.
- Obtained approval from your unit commander.
- MOU must be approved and submitted before start.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience with containerized architectures such as AWS ECS and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of web security protocols including HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, SQL, and networking fundamentals.
- Coding experience in Python for automation and software integration.
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Benefits
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
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How do entry level jobs qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT authorization requires that the work experience is an integral part of your curriculum, which entry level roles often satisfy because they provide the foundational, hands-on exposure your academic program is designed to produce. Your DSO will look for a direct connection between the job duties and your major. Entry level positions in fields like engineering, data, finance, and healthcare are straightforward to document because the skill-building aligns clearly with coursework objectives.
Can I work an entry level CPT job part-time while attending classes?
Yes, and part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) is the most common arrangement for students working entry level roles during active semesters. Many employers hiring at the entry level are accustomed to accommodating student schedules, especially at companies that recruit from university campuses. Full-time CPT is generally reserved for summer or other official academic breaks. Staying under the 12-month full-time CPT threshold is important if you plan to use OPT after graduation.
What do employers need to provide for CPT authorization at the entry level?
Employers do not file anything with USCIS and pay no government fees. What your DSO typically needs is an offer letter from the employer that outlines the job title, duties, start date, end date, and hours per week. For entry level roles, the offer letter language should describe duties specific enough to demonstrate a connection to your major. Generic letters that only list a job title without describing responsibilities can delay authorization.
How do I find entry level jobs that are open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by work authorization type, so you can browse entry level positions where employers are already open to CPT candidates without sorting through listings that require permanent authorization. Entry level hiring at companies familiar with CPT tends to cluster in tech, consulting, finance, and research, and targeting employers who have hired F-1 students before significantly shortens the process.
Can I start an entry level CPT job before my CPT is officially authorized?
No. You cannot begin work until your DSO has issued a new or updated I-20 reflecting the CPT authorization for that specific employer and position. Starting before the authorization date on your I-20 is a status violation. Once you have an offer letter, work with your DSO promptly since authorization can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on your school's processing timelines.
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