CPT Systems Security Engineer Jobs
Systems Security Engineer roles qualify for CPT when your program ties network defense, penetration testing, or security architecture work directly to your coursework. Your DSO must authorize each placement before you start, and the role's technical scope needs to align with your enrolled curriculum, not just your degree field.
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Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.
About The Role
As an embedded security engineer on the Device Security Team, you’ll work with an amazing team of security, firmware, and backend engineers entrusted with the mission of protecting our fleet of physical security products from threats. You’ll help define the security & privacy roadmap for Verkada’s devices, build tooling and software to measure & improve security posture, and partner closely with product teams to bake secure-by-design principles into our products.
- Develop & drive security requirements for the hardware and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers to improve the security of Verkada’s products and exceed customer expectations.
- Build security tooling to ensure secure development best practices.
- Perform red team/offensive assessments against firmware & devices.
- Triage and recommend solutions for security bugs from tools, third party assessments and bug bounties.
- Develop threat models & attack trees, and participate in security design & code reviews.
- Explore innovative solutions to enable Verkada business instead of “Security says No”.
- Collaborate with the CISO and security team to grow the broader Verkada security program.
- Share your security experience with other teams internally and externally via security conferences and blogs, and help your peer engineers grow their own security reasoning.
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience as a security engineer, software engineer, or security consultant.
- Familiarity with security weaknesses, exploits, attacks and mitigations.
- Excellent written & verbal communication & collaborative skills.
- Deep knowledge of Linux-based operating system internals & network protocols.
- Knowledge of hardware security features such as secure boot, TrustZone, disk encryption, or mandatory access control.
- Working cryptography knowledge around primitives, protocols and applications.
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Fertility Stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
Additional Information
- We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
Annual Pay Range
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). Estimated Annual Pay Range $130,000—$280,000 USD
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.
About The Role
As an embedded security engineer on the Device Security Team, you’ll work with an amazing team of security, firmware, and backend engineers entrusted with the mission of protecting our fleet of physical security products from threats. You’ll help define the security & privacy roadmap for Verkada’s devices, build tooling and software to measure & improve security posture, and partner closely with product teams to bake secure-by-design principles into our products.
- Develop & drive security requirements for the hardware and firmware that goes onto the devices we ship to our customers to improve the security of Verkada’s products and exceed customer expectations.
- Build security tooling to ensure secure development best practices.
- Perform red team/offensive assessments against firmware & devices.
- Triage and recommend solutions for security bugs from tools, third party assessments and bug bounties.
- Develop threat models & attack trees, and participate in security design & code reviews.
- Explore innovative solutions to enable Verkada business instead of “Security says No”.
- Collaborate with the CISO and security team to grow the broader Verkada security program.
- Share your security experience with other teams internally and externally via security conferences and blogs, and help your peer engineers grow their own security reasoning.
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience as a security engineer, software engineer, or security consultant.
- Familiarity with security weaknesses, exploits, attacks and mitigations.
- Excellent written & verbal communication & collaborative skills.
- Deep knowledge of Linux-based operating system internals & network protocols.
- Knowledge of hardware security features such as secure boot, TrustZone, disk encryption, or mandatory access control.
- Working cryptography knowledge around primitives, protocols and applications.
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Fertility Stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
Additional Information
- We do sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa.
Annual Pay Range
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable). Estimated Annual Pay Range $130,000—$280,000 USD
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsSystems Security Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Security Engineer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Roles involving network defense, vulnerability assessment, or security architecture typically satisfy that requirement for computer science, cybersecurity, or information assurance programs. Your DSO makes the final call based on your specific coursework, so bring the job description to that meeting and confirm alignment before accepting the offer.
Can I do CPT part-time as a Systems Security Engineer while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT is fewer than 20 hours per week and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, which is 20 or more hours per week for 12 or more months, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students in security engineering roles choose part-time CPT during the academic year to protect their OPT.
How do I find Systems Security Engineer employers who are willing to support CPT?
Start with Migrate Mate, which filters employers by their past DOL Labor Condition Application filings for security engineering roles. Employers who have filed LCAs for similar positions understand work authorization requirements and are more likely to navigate your CPT paperwork without friction. Government contractors and mid-size security firms tend to have HR teams experienced with F-1 authorizations.
Does CPT for a Systems Security Engineer role count toward security clearance eligibility?
CPT work experience can be listed on a security clearance application, but clearance eligibility for F-1 students is extremely limited. Most DoD and intelligence community positions require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence. Private-sector roles requiring Secret or Top Secret clearances are similarly unavailable to F-1 visa holders, so focus your CPT search on commercial security teams.
What happens to my CPT if my employer changes my role from security engineering to general IT support?
Your CPT authorization is tied to the specific employer and the role described on your I-20. If the actual work shifts significantly away from what was authorized, you may be in violation of your F-1 status. Notify your DSO immediately if your duties change, and request an updated I-20 that reflects the new scope. Don't wait until your next enrollment check-in.