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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The Linux Systems & Automation Engineering Intern will assist with building, configuring, and automating enterprise Linux infrastructure. The intern will work alongside senior engineers on system provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational tooling. This role is intended for candidates with strong technical fundamentals who want hands-on experience with production systems and automation workflows. It is also intended as a pipeline for future full-time Systems Engineering or DevOps roles. High-performing interns may be considered for extended internships or full-time offers.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Linux Systems Engineering:
- Assist with Linux server provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
- Participate in OS hardening, patching, and baseline configuration development.
- Help maintain system documentation, runbooks, and deployment standards.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code:
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash).
- Contribute to configuration management workflows (Ansible, cloud-init, Terraform, etc.).
- Build repeatable deployment templates for bare metal and virtual systems.
Monitoring & Operations:
- Assist with monitoring and telemetry systems (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenSearch).
- Analyze logs and metrics to support troubleshooting and reliability improvements.
- Participate in incident reviews and root-cause analysis exercises.
Software & Tooling Development:
- Write internal tools and utilities to improve engineering workflows.
- Use Git for version control and contribute via pull requests and code reviews.
- Participate in design discussions and technical reviews with senior engineers.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of Linux fundamentals (filesystem, permissions, processes, networking).
- Experience with scripting or programming (Python, Bash, Ruby, or similar).
- Familiarity with Git and basic software development workflows.
- Strong written documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containers (Docker) or orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with configuration management tools.
- Exposure to virtualization (VMware, KVM).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or on-prem automation frameworks.
- Personal homelab, open-source contributions, or GitHub portfolio.
To view our competitive benefits, click here!
Joining Nsight:
Our family of companies provides complete telecommunications services, including wireless and fiber-based services to residential and business customers, along with tower erection and maintenance services in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Our commitment to customer service, local philanthropic efforts and green initiatives makes us an employer of choice in the state of Wisconsin. We like to hire people looking to grow with an organization and those who are excited about the ever-changing telecommunications industry.
Nsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. This is a drug-free workplace.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Recruiting Manager at recruiting@nsight.com.
Job Summary:
The Linux Systems & Automation Engineering Intern will assist with building, configuring, and automating enterprise Linux infrastructure. The intern will work alongside senior engineers on system provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational tooling. This role is intended for candidates with strong technical fundamentals who want hands-on experience with production systems and automation workflows. It is also intended as a pipeline for future full-time Systems Engineering or DevOps roles. High-performing interns may be considered for extended internships or full-time offers.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Linux Systems Engineering:
- Assist with Linux server provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
- Participate in OS hardening, patching, and baseline configuration development.
- Help maintain system documentation, runbooks, and deployment standards.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code:
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash).
- Contribute to configuration management workflows (Ansible, cloud-init, Terraform, etc.).
- Build repeatable deployment templates for bare metal and virtual systems.
Monitoring & Operations:
- Assist with monitoring and telemetry systems (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenSearch).
- Analyze logs and metrics to support troubleshooting and reliability improvements.
- Participate in incident reviews and root-cause analysis exercises.
Software & Tooling Development:
- Write internal tools and utilities to improve engineering workflows.
- Use Git for version control and contribute via pull requests and code reviews.
- Participate in design discussions and technical reviews with senior engineers.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of Linux fundamentals (filesystem, permissions, processes, networking).
- Experience with scripting or programming (Python, Bash, Ruby, or similar).
- Familiarity with Git and basic software development workflows.
- Strong written documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containers (Docker) or orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with configuration management tools.
- Exposure to virtualization (VMware, KVM).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or on-prem automation frameworks.
- Personal homelab, open-source contributions, or GitHub portfolio.
To view our competitive benefits, click here!
Joining Nsight:
Our family of companies provides complete telecommunications services, including wireless and fiber-based services to residential and business customers, along with tower erection and maintenance services in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Our commitment to customer service, local philanthropic efforts and green initiatives makes us an employer of choice in the state of Wisconsin. We like to hire people looking to grow with an organization and those who are excited about the ever-changing telecommunications industry.
Nsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. This is a drug-free workplace.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Recruiting Manager at recruiting@nsight.com.
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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.