CPT Security Engineering Manager Jobs

Security Engineering Manager roles require your CPT authorization to align with graduate-level coursework in cybersecurity, information security, or systems engineering. Your DSO must document that the managerial and technical responsibilities directly integrate with your degree program. Most positions involve both hands-on security architecture and team leadership.

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Overview

Open Jobs21+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type67% On-site
Median Salary$172K
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsKastle Systems

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Massena Hospital, Inc.
RIT Co-op: Cybersecurity, Governance, & Risk
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Massena Hospital, Inc.
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RIT Co-op: Cybersecurity, Governance, & Risk
Massena Hospital, Inc.
Rochester, New York
Security Engineering
$41,600 - $41,600/yr
On-Site
Other

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IntePros
IAM / RBAC Engineer
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Added 2w ago
IAM / RBAC Engineer
IntePros
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
None

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Hilton
Information Security Analyst
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Hilton
Added 1mo ago
Information Security Analyst
Hilton
Memphis, Tennessee
Cybersecurity
IT Support & Systems Administration
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
IT Support
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
None
10,000+

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Verkada
Embedded Linux Security Engineer
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Verkada
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Embedded Linux Security Engineer
Verkada
San Mateo, California
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
Security Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
$280,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Included Health
Staff Cloud Security Engineer
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Included Health
Added 1mo ago
Staff Cloud Security Engineer
Included Health
Remote
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Security Engineering
Remote (US)
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Security Engineering Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Security Engineering Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the role integrates directly with your graduate curriculum in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field. Your DSO will evaluate whether the managerial responsibilities, such as leading security architecture reviews or directing incident response teams, are documented in your degree program's learning outcomes. Generic management without a security engineering component is harder to authorize.

Can I work full-time as a Security Engineering Manager on CPT?

Full-time CPT is allowed but has a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students in engineering manager roles structure CPT as part-time during active semesters or limit full-time CPT to one academic term to preserve post-graduation OPT. Discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.

What documentation does my employer need to provide for CPT approval?

Your employer must supply an offer letter that specifies your job title, start and end dates, work location, and a description of duties detailed enough for your DSO to verify curricular alignment. For Security Engineering Manager roles, the letter should reference technical responsibilities like security tool evaluation, vulnerability management, or team-level architecture decisions, not just general management language.

How do I find Security Engineering Manager roles that are genuinely open to CPT students?

Search Migrate Mate for Security Engineering Manager listings that show verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. Employers who have filed LCAs for this job title have already worked through wage compliance and understand work authorization requirements, making them more likely to engage with CPT students than employers with no prior sponsorship activity.

Does CPT as a Security Engineering Manager affect a future H-1B petition?

CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B eligibility, but it does affect your OPT runway, which is the most common bridge to H-1B sponsorship. If you exhaust OPT eligibility through full-time CPT, your employer would need to file an H-1B change of status from F-1 without an OPT bridge, which is possible but requires more precise timing around the H-1B cap and October 1 start dates.

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