CPT Senior Network Security Engineer Jobs
Senior Network Security Engineer roles in threat detection, firewall architecture, and vulnerability management align directly with graduate programs in cybersecurity and computer science, making them strong CPT candidates. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must integrate with your current coursework, not just your degree program broadly.
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At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation. We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose: HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION.
Role Summary
The Senior Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level security solutions while providing technical leadership across the organization. This role supports global cybersecurity initiatives, leads incident response activities, and ensures alignment with internal and external compliance requirements. The position requires deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do:
- Design, implement, and administer enterprise information security solutions.
- Serve as a Tier-3 escalation point for monitoring and responding to security incidents.
- Implement controls and processes to meet internal and customer audit requirements.
- Develop internal and customer-facing security standards, policies, and procedures.
- Execute incident response activities in accordance with the Ensono Incident Response Plan.
- Evaluate, test, and deploy security application upgrades and patches.
- Deliver consultative expertise on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Document project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Mentor new and existing members of the security organization.
- Provide recommendations and contribute to the development of security product roadmaps.
- Partner with product owners to ensure alignment between solutions and security product offerings.
What You Will Need:
- 5-10 years of full-time experience in information security roles.
- Experience with security deployment using Azure Cloud.
- Background in Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementations.
- Strong knowledge of digital forensics or penetration testing methodologies.
- Experience with file integrity monitoring solutions.
- Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools and risk evaluation processes.
- Experience with password vaulting technologies for secure credential storage.
- Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining security frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SSAE SOC1/SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, IRS Pub 1075, NIST, and ISO 27001.
- Experience conducting security incident response in large enterprise environments.
- Expertise in deploying and maintaining anti-malware technologies.
- Familiarity with security auditing and forensic analysis tools.
- Experience implementing SIEM platforms.
Preferred Tools And Technologies
MS Sentinel, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Trend Micro, Trellix, Carbon Black, Tenable, Rapid7, Varonis, Microsoft Purview, Azure Cloud.
Education and Certifications
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, or SANS GIAC.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or equivalent professional experience.
Why Ensono?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $112,000 to $130,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based, sales-incentive plan, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website. If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
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Does a Senior Network Security Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work integrates with your enrolled coursework in cybersecurity, network engineering, or a related field. Your DSO evaluates the specific duties, not just the job title. Roles involving threat analysis, security architecture, or vulnerability assessment map clearly to graduate-level cybersecurity curricula, but you'll need an offer letter that describes those responsibilities explicitly before authorization is granted.
Can I do part-time CPT as a Senior Network Security Engineer while finishing my degree?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week by USCIS, keeps your full-time enrollment status intact and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Many network security roles can be structured part-time during the semester, particularly in consulting, security operations, or project-based engagements. Confirm the schedule with your DSO before accepting, since hours must match what's listed on your I-20 CPT authorization.
What happens to my OPT if I do full-time CPT in this role?
One year or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, even accumulated over multiple semesters, has no impact on OPT. If you're considering a full-year engagement in a senior network security role, plan your post-graduation work authorization strategy before committing, since losing OPT also removes the STEM OPT extension pathway.
How do I find Senior Network Security Engineer employers who understand CPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students and filters roles by employers with visa-sponsorship filing history, making it easier to identify companies already familiar with international student work authorization. Employers in defense contracting, financial services, and large enterprise IT departments tend to have dedicated HR processes for CPT students, but you'll still need to confirm E-Verify enrollment if STEM OPT is part of your plan.
Does this role require a security clearance, and how does that affect CPT authorization?
Many senior network security positions, especially with federal contractors, require a U.S. security clearance, which F-1 visa holders on CPT are generally ineligible to obtain. This isn't a CPT authorization issue itself, but it narrows your employer pool significantly. Focus on private-sector roles in financial services, healthcare, or commercial tech where clearance isn't required and where CPT-to-H-1B sponsorship pathways are well established.
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