CPT Infrastructure Security Engineer Jobs
Infrastructure Security Engineer jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply network defense, vulnerability management, and cloud security skills in a live enterprise environment. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your degree program's coursework or capstone requirements.
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Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, Feel Free To Check Out Why:
- Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
- Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Core Infrastructure team and help build and operate the global platform behind Workato.com/go. You will work closely with engineers in the US and across international teams to design, scale, and secure the systems that power Workato’s automation platform - trusted by thousands of enterprises and processing billions of events every day.
Role Overview
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the architecture, scalability, and reliability of Workato’s distributed cloud platform. You’ll design and optimize the systems that allow our services to run securely and efficiently at scale. This is a highly technical role that requires deep experience with cloud infrastructure, Linux internals, and large-scale distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain a global, distributed, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with US-based engineering teams to plan and deliver complex platform initiatives.
- Patch and optimize open-source components for performance and security.
- Develop low-level internal services using Linux syscalls and networking primitives.
- Manage and provision AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Write and maintain Kubernetes manifests and deployment configurations for critical workloads.
- Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines for scalable and secure component delivery.
- Tune Linux systems and open-source software for high performance and hardened security.
- Build internal tools to streamline engineering workflows and operational automation.
- Participate in architecture reviews, incident response, and performance analysis to ensure system reliability.
- Coordinate cross-team projects, ensuring smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Collaborate with management to align engineering goals with company objectives.
- Perform a Tech Leader role for a group of engineers (planning, reporting, technical leading).
- Support the professional growth of other engineers by sharing knowledge and mentoring them.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles.
- Proven expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong understanding of Linux internals, including networking and system-level performance tuning.
- Experience operating infrastructure on AWS at scale.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of network security and cloud security best practices.
- Hands-on experience optimizing CI/CD workflows and automating deployments.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering professional growth, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams.
- Experience working as a technical leader - planning, reporting, and guiding engineering efforts within a team.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Golang for tooling or internal services.
- Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.
- Experience with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or VictoriaMetrics.
- Understanding of Vault or other secrets management systems.
- Contributions to or maintenance of open-source infrastructure projects.
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Linux
- Golang
- ArgoCD
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- ClickHouse
- Grafana
- VictoriaMetrics
- Vault
Why Join Us
- Build and operate a world-class cloud platform used by leading global enterprises.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in the US and across international teams.
- Work in a highly technical environment focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Contribute to an engineering culture that values ownership, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The package includes health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
About Workato
Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, Feel Free To Check Out Why:
- Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
- Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Core Infrastructure team and help build and operate the global platform behind Workato.com/go. You will work closely with engineers in the US and across international teams to design, scale, and secure the systems that power Workato’s automation platform - trusted by thousands of enterprises and processing billions of events every day.
Role Overview
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the architecture, scalability, and reliability of Workato’s distributed cloud platform. You’ll design and optimize the systems that allow our services to run securely and efficiently at scale. This is a highly technical role that requires deep experience with cloud infrastructure, Linux internals, and large-scale distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain a global, distributed, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with US-based engineering teams to plan and deliver complex platform initiatives.
- Patch and optimize open-source components for performance and security.
- Develop low-level internal services using Linux syscalls and networking primitives.
- Manage and provision AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Write and maintain Kubernetes manifests and deployment configurations for critical workloads.
- Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines for scalable and secure component delivery.
- Tune Linux systems and open-source software for high performance and hardened security.
- Build internal tools to streamline engineering workflows and operational automation.
- Participate in architecture reviews, incident response, and performance analysis to ensure system reliability.
- Coordinate cross-team projects, ensuring smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Collaborate with management to align engineering goals with company objectives.
- Perform a Tech Leader role for a group of engineers (planning, reporting, technical leading).
- Support the professional growth of other engineers by sharing knowledge and mentoring them.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles.
- Proven expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong understanding of Linux internals, including networking and system-level performance tuning.
- Experience operating infrastructure on AWS at scale.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of network security and cloud security best practices.
- Hands-on experience optimizing CI/CD workflows and automating deployments.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering professional growth, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams.
- Experience working as a technical leader - planning, reporting, and guiding engineering efforts within a team.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Golang for tooling or internal services.
- Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.
- Experience with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or VictoriaMetrics.
- Understanding of Vault or other secrets management systems.
- Contributions to or maintenance of open-source infrastructure projects.
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Linux
- Golang
- ArgoCD
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- ClickHouse
- Grafana
- VictoriaMetrics
- Vault
Why Join Us
- Build and operate a world-class cloud platform used by leading global enterprises.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in the US and across international teams.
- Work in a highly technical environment focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Contribute to an engineering culture that values ownership, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The package includes health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
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Get Access To All JobsInfrastructure Security Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Infrastructure Security Engineer role qualify for CPT?
It qualifies if the work directly ties to your degree program's curriculum, such as a cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems program. The role must require tasks your program covers, like network security architecture, vulnerability assessment, or incident response. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements and the employer's job description.
Can I work full-time as an Infrastructure Security Engineer on CPT?
Full-time CPT (20 or more hours per week) is permitted but counts against your OPT eligibility. If you complete 12 months of full-time CPT, you lose your standard OPT period. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT. Most F-1 students on CPT for security engineering roles choose part-time to preserve their post-graduation work authorization options.
What documentation does an employer need for my CPT authorization?
The employer needs your current I-20 with the CPT authorization section completed, showing the exact employer name, work location, and authorization dates. Some employers, especially federal contractors, also require your visa stamp and proof of full-time enrollment. Confirm the employer's onboarding team understands that CPT authorization is employer-specific and cannot be transferred to a different position or company.
How do I find Infrastructure Security Engineer employers who hire F-1 CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a track record of sponsoring security engineering roles. Look for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for information security titles, which signals familiarity with employment authorization requirements. Federal contractors and technology companies in regulated industries, such as finance and healthcare, most frequently hire F-1 students for infrastructure security positions.
Does CPT for an Infrastructure Security Engineer role affect my H-1B eligibility later?
CPT itself does not affect H-1B visa eligibility, but the path from CPT to H-1B requires careful timing. After CPT ends, you'd typically use OPT or STEM OPT to bridge to H-1B sponsorship. Infrastructure security roles fall squarely within specialty occupation definitions, so qualifying for H-1B later is straightforward if your degree field aligns with the role. Preserve OPT by keeping CPT part-time where possible.