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Cloud Consultant jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students, particularly those with degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers typically require hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Salesforce Implementation Consultant - Marketing Cloud focus
Job Summary:
The Salesforce Consultant will join a growing New York based Salesforce Consulting Partner that thrives on bringing success to our clients.
The Salesforce Consultant is a business partner and technical resource to our clients and functions as an extension of their team. The Salesforce Consultant works closely with their partnered clients in order to dive deep into their organizational process to find opportunities for improvement through the use of a diverse technological toolbag. The Salesforce Consultant is responsible for overseeing client success through hands-on system development, relationship building, training, and technical support, both managing and executing on the technical details of the project.
Primary Duties:
- Own project delivery through full implementation lifecycle on multiple simultaneous projects.
- Follow best practices and standards in software design, development, and deployment.
- Develop full migration and implementation plans that address both tactical and strategic needs of the client.
- Partner with sales to scope projects for clients, building a statement of work based on estimates of time and effort to successfully fulfill requirements.
- Adapt existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
- Work with clients to gather key requirements on business processes and data needs on a per-project basis.
- Configure solutions with Salesforce products, as needed to complete project goals.
- Plan and execute data migrations from legacy data systems to Salesforce.
- Investigate and implement third party tools that integrate with Salesforce.
- Partner with internal development team to create custom code, including composing user stories, testing, and deployment.
- Design and provide training for clients at various levels, including administrator and end users based on project implementation goals.
- Manage the Arkus/client relationship through clear and timely communication.
- Participate in the Arkus team culture and Salesforce ecosystem by obtaining and maintaining certifications, contributing to the Arkus knowledge base, and/or producing technical marketing content.
- Stay educated on new and emerging Cloud offerings.
- Follow Arkus organizational standards for all communication and documentation.
- Deliver written and oral status reports regularly.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- BS/BA Degree from a nationally recognized university or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
- 1+ years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator or Consultant.
- 1+ years of Project Management experience.
- Current Salesforce Admin Certification.
- Current Marketing Cloud Admin Certification.
Preferred Experience:
- 3+ years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator or Consultant.
- 3+ years of experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
- Current Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist Certification.
- Current Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and/or Nonprofit Cloud Certification.
A Successful Arkus Salesforce Consultant will have:
- Customer-focused outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, plan workloads, and deliver on commitments.
- Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage competing client demands.
- Learning agility, including a demonstrated ability to pick up and master business and technical subject matters quickly.
- A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
- Intimate knowledge of CRM and Cloud Based Enterprise Solutions.
- Financial Services and/or Non Profit industry experience.
- Demonstrated business aptitude with the ability to translate practical business concepts into technical specifications.
- Ability to quickly build rapport and gain the respect and cooperation of both technology and business leaders.
- Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Other:
- Up to 10% Travel.
- Remote-first company - 100% remote primary work environment.
- Results Oriented Work Environment.
- Hardware and software licenses will be provided.
Job Title: Salesforce Implementation Consultant - Marketing Cloud focus
Job Summary:
The Salesforce Consultant will join a growing New York based Salesforce Consulting Partner that thrives on bringing success to our clients.
The Salesforce Consultant is a business partner and technical resource to our clients and functions as an extension of their team. The Salesforce Consultant works closely with their partnered clients in order to dive deep into their organizational process to find opportunities for improvement through the use of a diverse technological toolbag. The Salesforce Consultant is responsible for overseeing client success through hands-on system development, relationship building, training, and technical support, both managing and executing on the technical details of the project.
Primary Duties:
- Own project delivery through full implementation lifecycle on multiple simultaneous projects.
- Follow best practices and standards in software design, development, and deployment.
- Develop full migration and implementation plans that address both tactical and strategic needs of the client.
- Partner with sales to scope projects for clients, building a statement of work based on estimates of time and effort to successfully fulfill requirements.
- Adapt existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
- Work with clients to gather key requirements on business processes and data needs on a per-project basis.
- Configure solutions with Salesforce products, as needed to complete project goals.
- Plan and execute data migrations from legacy data systems to Salesforce.
- Investigate and implement third party tools that integrate with Salesforce.
- Partner with internal development team to create custom code, including composing user stories, testing, and deployment.
- Design and provide training for clients at various levels, including administrator and end users based on project implementation goals.
- Manage the Arkus/client relationship through clear and timely communication.
- Participate in the Arkus team culture and Salesforce ecosystem by obtaining and maintaining certifications, contributing to the Arkus knowledge base, and/or producing technical marketing content.
- Stay educated on new and emerging Cloud offerings.
- Follow Arkus organizational standards for all communication and documentation.
- Deliver written and oral status reports regularly.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- BS/BA Degree from a nationally recognized university or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
- 1+ years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator or Consultant.
- 1+ years of Project Management experience.
- Current Salesforce Admin Certification.
- Current Marketing Cloud Admin Certification.
Preferred Experience:
- 3+ years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator or Consultant.
- 3+ years of experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
- Current Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist Certification.
- Current Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and/or Nonprofit Cloud Certification.
A Successful Arkus Salesforce Consultant will have:
- Customer-focused outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, plan workloads, and deliver on commitments.
- Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage competing client demands.
- Learning agility, including a demonstrated ability to pick up and master business and technical subject matters quickly.
- A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
- Intimate knowledge of CRM and Cloud Based Enterprise Solutions.
- Financial Services and/or Non Profit industry experience.
- Demonstrated business aptitude with the ability to translate practical business concepts into technical specifications.
- Ability to quickly build rapport and gain the respect and cooperation of both technology and business leaders.
- Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Other:
- Up to 10% Travel.
- Remote-first company - 100% remote primary work environment.
- Results Oriented Work Environment.
- Hardware and software licenses will be provided.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Cloud Consultant
Target STEM-designated roles explicitly
Cloud Consultant positions almost always fall under STEM OPT CIP codes like computer science or information technology. Confirm the employer's job posting lists a STEM-eligible degree requirement so your 24-month extension application has solid ground to stand on.
Get certified before you apply
AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure certifications signal job-ready skills to employers who may be unfamiliar with OPT authorization. A recognized certification reduces hiring hesitation and strengthens your application against candidates with longer-term work authorization on day one.
Understand the employer's E-Verify obligation
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm this early in the interview process, not after you have an offer. Employers who are not enrolled cannot legally employ you under a STEM extension, regardless of intent.
Frame your OPT timeline around project cycles
Cloud consulting engagements often run in multi-month project sprints. When discussing your authorization timeline with employers, connect your OPT end dates to realistic project completion windows so hiring managers see continuity rather than an abrupt departure risk.
Prioritize consulting firms with established immigration infrastructure
Large technology consulting firms process OPT hires and H-1B visa sponsorships regularly. These employers have HR teams familiar with I-983 training plans, STEM extension timelines, and eventual visa transitions, which reduces administrative friction for both you and the employer.
Prepare your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must complete Form I-983 outlining how the Cloud Consultant role provides practical training related to your degree. Draft a role-specific learning framework in advance so onboarding conversations move faster and your STEM extension paperwork is filed without delays.
Cloud Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cloud Consultant jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Cloud Consultant roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering. The role must provide practical training related to your degree, which cloud infrastructure and architecture work typically satisfies. Your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find Cloud Consultant jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers who are open to sponsoring F-1 OPT students, including Cloud Consultant roles across technology consulting firms, cloud-native startups, and enterprise IT departments. Searching through Migrate Mate saves time by removing employers unlikely to work with OPT authorization from your results.
Can I work as a Cloud Consultant for multiple clients while on OPT?
OPT requires that you work for a single authorized employer tied to your EAD. If a consulting firm places you at client sites, the firm itself is your employer of record and that arrangement is valid. However, working independently across multiple clients as a freelancer or contractor generally does not satisfy OPT employment requirements.
What degree fields typically support a Cloud Consultant OPT application?
Computer science, information technology, computer information systems, electrical engineering, and management information systems are the most common degree fields that align with Cloud Consultant roles for OPT purposes. Your DSO will confirm whether your specific CIP code qualifies, but degrees in these fields almost always meet the STEM OPT extension criteria.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Cloud Consultant contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your OPT expiration date, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you must find new authorized employment, change your immigration status, or depart the United States. You should notify your DSO immediately when employment ends. Starting your next job search early through Migrate Mate reduces the risk of gaps that could jeopardize your status.