CPT Network Security Specialist Jobs
Network Security Specialist CPT roles let you apply firewall configuration, intrusion detection, and vulnerability assessment skills in a real enterprise environment while your DSO-authorized training counts toward your degree. Your CPT authorization must name the employer and role, so confirm your program's curriculum tie-in before accepting an offer.
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Paid Internship - Summer 2027
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Ready to boost your technical skills and kick-start your career? As a Uline 2027 Network Engineer Intern, you'll get hands-on experience working alongside IT experts to engineer enterprise network solutions for our growing company!
A 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company!
Position Responsibilities
- Assist day-to-day network operations, analysis and troubleshooting.
- Implement and maintain new and existing sites to fit company needs.
- Perform routine adds, moves and changes for network ports and VLANs.
- Enter and manage carrier tickets for service outages.
Minimum Requirements
- This full-time, 12-week internship is open to Junior-status college students only.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in network engineering or a related IT field.
- Basic networking knowledge, including TCP / IP, routing and switching.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Benefits of a Uline Internship
- Gain professional work experience by executing meaningful business projects.
- Work with a dedicated mentor assigned specifically to you.
- Live nearby in complimentary housing for out-of-town interns.
- Join a positive and collaborative in-person work environment.
- Earn competitive pay over summer and the potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation.
Intern Perks
- "Lunch and Learn" sessions to expand your business and industry knowledge.
- Outings and networking events with interns across all departments.
- On-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs.
- First-class fitness center with sauna and walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.
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Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!
Network Engineer Internship
Paid Internship - Summer 2027
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Ready to boost your technical skills and kick-start your career? As a Uline 2027 Network Engineer Intern, you'll get hands-on experience working alongside IT experts to engineer enterprise network solutions for our growing company!
A 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company!
Position Responsibilities
- Assist day-to-day network operations, analysis and troubleshooting.
- Implement and maintain new and existing sites to fit company needs.
- Perform routine adds, moves and changes for network ports and VLANs.
- Enter and manage carrier tickets for service outages.
Minimum Requirements
- This full-time, 12-week internship is open to Junior-status college students only.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in network engineering or a related IT field.
- Basic networking knowledge, including TCP / IP, routing and switching.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Benefits of a Uline Internship
- Gain professional work experience by executing meaningful business projects.
- Work with a dedicated mentor assigned specifically to you.
- Live nearby in complimentary housing for out-of-town interns.
- Join a positive and collaborative in-person work environment.
- Earn competitive pay over summer and the potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation.
Intern Perks
- "Lunch and Learn" sessions to expand your business and industry knowledge.
- Outings and networking events with interns across all departments.
- On-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs.
- First-class fitness center with sauna and walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
LI-GG1
CORP
(#IN-PPIN3)
ZR-HQIN
Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!
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Get Access To All JobsNetwork Security Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Security Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program has a cybersecurity, information assurance, or computer science curriculum component that the hands-on work directly supports. Your DSO evaluates the connection between the job duties and your coursework, not the job title itself. Bring the offer letter and a written description of duties to your DSO meeting so they can confirm the curriculum tie-in before authorizing your I-20.
Can I do CPT as a network security specialist at a startup or small employer?
Yes. CPT has no employer-size requirement, and small or mid-size security firms sometimes offer more hands-on scope than large enterprises. The employer must be a legitimate U.S. business and must be willing to complete any documentation your school requires, such as a training agreement or offer letter on company letterhead. Confirm they understand the CPT start date is fixed on your I-20 before you sign anything.
How do I find employers actively hiring F-1 CPT students for security roles?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with a history of filing Labor Condition Applications for information security and network roles, which signals they've sponsored international workers before and are familiar with F-1 work authorization. Targeting employers with this filing history reduces the friction of explaining CPT eligibility from scratch during the hiring process.
What network security tasks am I allowed to perform on CPT?
CPT authorization doesn't restrict specific technical tasks, but your duties must align with the curriculum your DSO cited when approving the role. Common duties for this title include penetration testing, SIEM monitoring, firewall rule management, and incident response. If your offer letter adds responsibilities that drift significantly from your coursework, loop in your DSO before accepting to make sure your authorization still covers the updated scope.
Does CPT experience as a network security specialist help with H-1B sponsorship later?
It can, in two ways. First, documented CPT experience in a specialty occupation strengthens the case that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which is a threshold requirement for H-1B visa. Second, employers who hire you on CPT already have your performance record and an established relationship, which makes them more likely to file an H-1B petition when the time comes. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation to understand how USCIS typically evaluates the degree requirements for the role.