Cloud Security Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Cloud Security Engineer roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in tech, with consistent demand from employers experienced in sponsoring F-1 students through H-1B. Your STEM OPT extension gives you up to three years of authorized work, covering multiple hiring cycles in a field where qualified candidates are genuinely scarce.
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CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, and more. At CCC, we’re making life just work by empowering more than 35,000 businesses with industry-leading technology to get drivers back on the road and to health quickly and seamlessly. We’re pushing boundaries with innovative AI solutions that simplify and enhance the claims and repair journey. Through purposeful innovation and the strength of its connections, CCC technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.
The Role
CCC is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer on the Cloud Security Engineering team. You will take a lead in the continued innovation of CCC’s security strategy and drive CCC’s competitive advantage by facilitating a best-in-class security infrastructure. In this position, you will play a key role in protecting and supporting current endpoint Cyber tools, focusing specifically on finding security gaps, tuning, and enhancing efficacy of Microsoft cloud security technologies & solutions to further enhance manageability and endpoint security posture on both server and workstation environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement security requirements into cloud-native architectures that will allow business requirements to be met with appropriate security controls present
- Assist the security and cloud team in building a security focused cloud architecture as well as threat hunting and remediation
- Interface with the cloud and engineering teams to ensure that the global platform and clients' sensitive information is protected
- Excellent understanding/working knowledge of the public cloud infrastructure, services, and security capabilities in Azure is a strong plus
- Troubleshooting security and network problems and respond to all system and/or network related security breaches
- Participating in the change management process
- Develop documentation as in system design, concept of operations and architecture diagrams
- Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization
- Collaborate with others on the project to brainstorm about the best way to tackle a complex technological infrastructure, security, or development problem
- Provide technical design and architecture advice to customer teams on how to securely develop and build cloud-ready applications
- Implement policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
Requirements
- 3+ years of information technology experience
- 2+ years of Azure Cloud Security experience a strong plus or other CSP security experience
- Experience in public cloud is required (AWS, Azure)
- Experience working with software development or devops teams is preferred
- Experience in systems or network administration is preferred
- Experience working with industry standard regulations and compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO, NIST, SANS, SOX, SOC II, HIPAA)
- Proficiency in a wide range of public cloud technologies (ex. AWS EC2, EKS, EBS, RDS, S3, etc.)
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Cloudformation or Terraform
- Scripting and automation skills highly preferred (APIs, Python, Bash, Powershell, Go)
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
- Cloud Security Automation (GSCA)
- Networking Certifications (CCNA, etc.)
- Platform Certifications (Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, etc.)
About CCC's Commitment to Employees:
CCC Intelligent Solutions understands that our employees play an integral role in our vision to shape a world where life just works. Our team is defined by our values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Innovation, Inclusion & Diversity, Tenacity, and Connection. Through diverse perspectives, purposeful innovation, and the strength of connections, our technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most. At CCC, together everyone can thrive as we innovate and collaborate, creating employee experiences that just work. We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to make real-life impacts, advance in their careers, and contribute to CCC’s success.
CCC offers competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families, including:
- 401K Match
- Paid time off
- Annual Incentive Plan Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Programs
- Stock Purchase Plan options
- Employee Resource Groups
For more information about our benefits, please check out our careers site. Here, you belong. You are seen, valued, and respected. We celebrate you for who you are and all you bring. Every voice is heard and is important to our success.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact (800) 621-8070.
Salary Range: $84,723.57 - $110,000.00
This position is bonus and/or commission eligible.
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, and more. At CCC, we’re making life just work by empowering more than 35,000 businesses with industry-leading technology to get drivers back on the road and to health quickly and seamlessly. We’re pushing boundaries with innovative AI solutions that simplify and enhance the claims and repair journey. Through purposeful innovation and the strength of its connections, CCC technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.
The Role
CCC is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer on the Cloud Security Engineering team. You will take a lead in the continued innovation of CCC’s security strategy and drive CCC’s competitive advantage by facilitating a best-in-class security infrastructure. In this position, you will play a key role in protecting and supporting current endpoint Cyber tools, focusing specifically on finding security gaps, tuning, and enhancing efficacy of Microsoft cloud security technologies & solutions to further enhance manageability and endpoint security posture on both server and workstation environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement security requirements into cloud-native architectures that will allow business requirements to be met with appropriate security controls present
- Assist the security and cloud team in building a security focused cloud architecture as well as threat hunting and remediation
- Interface with the cloud and engineering teams to ensure that the global platform and clients' sensitive information is protected
- Excellent understanding/working knowledge of the public cloud infrastructure, services, and security capabilities in Azure is a strong plus
- Troubleshooting security and network problems and respond to all system and/or network related security breaches
- Participating in the change management process
- Develop documentation as in system design, concept of operations and architecture diagrams
- Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization
- Collaborate with others on the project to brainstorm about the best way to tackle a complex technological infrastructure, security, or development problem
- Provide technical design and architecture advice to customer teams on how to securely develop and build cloud-ready applications
- Implement policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
Requirements
- 3+ years of information technology experience
- 2+ years of Azure Cloud Security experience a strong plus or other CSP security experience
- Experience in public cloud is required (AWS, Azure)
- Experience working with software development or devops teams is preferred
- Experience in systems or network administration is preferred
- Experience working with industry standard regulations and compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO, NIST, SANS, SOX, SOC II, HIPAA)
- Proficiency in a wide range of public cloud technologies (ex. AWS EC2, EKS, EBS, RDS, S3, etc.)
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Cloudformation or Terraform
- Scripting and automation skills highly preferred (APIs, Python, Bash, Powershell, Go)
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
- Cloud Security Automation (GSCA)
- Networking Certifications (CCNA, etc.)
- Platform Certifications (Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, etc.)
About CCC's Commitment to Employees:
CCC Intelligent Solutions understands that our employees play an integral role in our vision to shape a world where life just works. Our team is defined by our values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Innovation, Inclusion & Diversity, Tenacity, and Connection. Through diverse perspectives, purposeful innovation, and the strength of connections, our technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most. At CCC, together everyone can thrive as we innovate and collaborate, creating employee experiences that just work. We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to make real-life impacts, advance in their careers, and contribute to CCC’s success.
CCC offers competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families, including:
- 401K Match
- Paid time off
- Annual Incentive Plan Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Programs
- Stock Purchase Plan options
- Employee Resource Groups
For more information about our benefits, please check out our careers site. Here, you belong. You are seen, valued, and respected. We celebrate you for who you are and all you bring. Every voice is heard and is important to our success.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact (800) 621-8070.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Security Engineer
Align your certifications with employer requirements
AWS Security Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, and CCSP certifications signal job-ready skills to hiring managers. Holding at least one vendor-specific certification before applying makes your profile noticeably stronger in OPT screening conversations.
Lead with your authorization timeline, not around it
Employers weigh OPT duration when deciding whether to invest in onboarding. Stating upfront that you have 36 months of STEM OPT authorization removes ambiguity and positions you as a candidate with enough runway to justify sponsorship.
Emphasize cloud platform depth, not breadth
Hiring managers want engineers who can own security architecture on one platform, not someone who has touched everything superficially. Deep AWS or Azure security experience with documented project outcomes is far more compelling than a generalist cloud background.
Engage with niche security communities before applying
Participating in CTF competitions, security conferences like DEF CON, or open-source cloud security projects builds visibility with practitioners who often influence hiring decisions. Warm introductions through community involvement convert at higher rates than cold applications.
Understand your employer's OPT reporting obligations
Your employer must report your start date and any material changes to your DSO within required timeframes. Knowing this process before your first day demonstrates professionalism and prevents compliance gaps that could jeopardize your authorization status.
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Can I work as a Cloud Security Engineer on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree field. Cloud Security Engineering typically qualifies under Computer Science, Information Security, or related STEM programs. Your STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total, though you'll need an employer willing to eventually file an H-1B if you plan to stay long-term.
Does Cloud Security Engineering qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It does in most cases. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering, cloud security roles generally qualify for the 24-month STEM extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, since eligibility depends on your program, not just your job title.
How do I find Cloud Security Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Cloud Security Engineer roles from employers with documented sponsorship histories. Rather than guessing which companies are open to OPT, you can browse roles already filtered for sponsorship willingness, which saves significant time and avoids applications to companies that won't move forward with your status.
What cloud security skills are employers prioritizing for OPT hires right now?
Employers consistently emphasize hands-on experience with cloud-native security tooling across AWS, Azure, or GCP, including IAM architecture, security group configuration, SIEM integration, and container security with Kubernetes. Certifications like AWS Security Specialty or CCSP strengthen your profile. Experience with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, FedRAMP, or HIPAA is increasingly a baseline requirement, particularly in regulated industries.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm laid off from a Cloud Security Engineer role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new qualifying position, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the United States. You must report the job loss to your DSO promptly. Finding a new Cloud Security Engineer role within that window allows you to continue on OPT without interruption, provided your OPT end date hasn't passed.
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