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Cyber Security Architect jobs on OPT require employers comfortable with 12-month standard OPT or 24-month STEM OPT extension, since the role falls under CIP code 11.1003 (Computer and Information Systems Security). Most openings are at large tech, finance, and defense contractors with existing visa infrastructure.
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At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet the Team
The Safety & Regulatory – Product Cybersecurity team is responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and resilience of Torc’s autonomous vehicle platform across the full product lifecycle. As a Product Cybersecurity Architect 1, you will play a key role in embedding cybersecurity into the foundation of our autonomous driving systems. You’ll work closely with Compute Platform and Autonomy teams to develop cybersecurity elements of the Torc Safety Case and ensure security is built into our systems from conception through deployment. This role requires a deep understanding of software cybersecurity principles, a proactive approach to building cybersecurity in, and the ability to work cross-functionally with various departments to integrate robust cybersecurity measures into our products.
What You’ll Do
- Perform cybersecurity assurance activities such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, and fuzz testing.
- Perform attack surface analysis at varying levels of software and hardware abstraction.
- Collaborate with product development teams to embed cybersecurity into software development activities.
- Focus on ensuring compliance with best practices and industry standard requirements pertaining to software security activities defined by the AVCDL.
- Prepare and present evidence in the safety case to demonstrate readiness to launch new products or release new software versions from a software security perspective.
- Train internal stakeholders on software security practices and act as a resource where expert software security assistance is needed.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field plus demonstrated competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 0–3+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Strong understanding of software cybersecurity activities such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, and fuzz testing.
- Experience with software analysis tools such as CodeQL, libfuzzer, honggfuzz, UBSan, and ASan.
- Experience using programming languages such as C and C++.
- Proficiency in recognizing software/hardware weaknesses and security vulnerabilities.
- Knowledge of Unix-like operating systems and software.
- Knowledge of computer networking protocols, network security principles, and practices.
Bonus Points
- Experience developing safety-critical, cyber-physical systems in industries such as automotive, medical or aerospace.
- Experience with embedded programming.
- Experience with designing secure test plans.
- Knowledge of secure coding standards & guidelines such as CERT C++ and MISRA C++.
- Knowledge of cybersecure development lifecycles such as the Microsoft SDL, A Versatile Cybersecurity Development Lifecycle (AVCDL), or similar.
Work Location:
For this position, we are open to hiring in either the Ann Arbor, MI OR Blacksburg, VA (U.S.) office work locations in a hybrid capacity. We are also open to hiring Remote in the United States.
Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r
Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:
- A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401K plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
- Company-wide holiday office closures
- AD&D and Life Insurance
At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range $108,900—$130,700 USD
About The Company
At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet the Team
The Safety & Regulatory – Product Cybersecurity team is responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and resilience of Torc’s autonomous vehicle platform across the full product lifecycle. As a Product Cybersecurity Architect 1, you will play a key role in embedding cybersecurity into the foundation of our autonomous driving systems. You’ll work closely with Compute Platform and Autonomy teams to develop cybersecurity elements of the Torc Safety Case and ensure security is built into our systems from conception through deployment. This role requires a deep understanding of software cybersecurity principles, a proactive approach to building cybersecurity in, and the ability to work cross-functionally with various departments to integrate robust cybersecurity measures into our products.
What You’ll Do
- Perform cybersecurity assurance activities such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, and fuzz testing.
- Perform attack surface analysis at varying levels of software and hardware abstraction.
- Collaborate with product development teams to embed cybersecurity into software development activities.
- Focus on ensuring compliance with best practices and industry standard requirements pertaining to software security activities defined by the AVCDL.
- Prepare and present evidence in the safety case to demonstrate readiness to launch new products or release new software versions from a software security perspective.
- Train internal stakeholders on software security practices and act as a resource where expert software security assistance is needed.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field plus demonstrated competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 0–3+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Strong understanding of software cybersecurity activities such as static analysis, dynamic analysis, and fuzz testing.
- Experience with software analysis tools such as CodeQL, libfuzzer, honggfuzz, UBSan, and ASan.
- Experience using programming languages such as C and C++.
- Proficiency in recognizing software/hardware weaknesses and security vulnerabilities.
- Knowledge of Unix-like operating systems and software.
- Knowledge of computer networking protocols, network security principles, and practices.
Bonus Points
- Experience developing safety-critical, cyber-physical systems in industries such as automotive, medical or aerospace.
- Experience with embedded programming.
- Experience with designing secure test plans.
- Knowledge of secure coding standards & guidelines such as CERT C++ and MISRA C++.
- Knowledge of cybersecure development lifecycles such as the Microsoft SDL, A Versatile Cybersecurity Development Lifecycle (AVCDL), or similar.
Work Location:
For this position, we are open to hiring in either the Ann Arbor, MI OR Blacksburg, VA (U.S.) office work locations in a hybrid capacity. We are also open to hiring Remote in the United States.
Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r
Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:
- A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401K plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
- Company-wide holiday office closures
- AD&D and Life Insurance
At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range $108,900—$130,700 USD
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Cyber Security Architect
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Cyber Security Architect falls under CIP code 11.1003, making it STEM OPT-eligible. Confirm your degree matches an approved STEM field before accepting any offer, since your employer must enroll in E-Verify to authorize your 24-month extension.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Large defense contractors, financial institutions, and enterprise tech companies almost always are. Smaller startups often aren't, so verify enrollment before you invest time in their interview process.
Get a formal offer letter before filing
Your employer must sign the I-983 Training Plan before you submit your STEM OPT extension. Without a confirmed offer and signed form, USCIS will reject the application. Have HR confirm their E-Verify status and willingness to sign early.
Position yourself for H-1B sponsorship from day one
Cyber Security Architect is a strong H-1B profile. Use your OPT period to build employer relationships at companies with H-1B sponsorship history. The April H-1B lottery registration deadline means your employer needs to commit by March of your extension year.
Highlight clearance eligibility if applicable
Many Cyber Security Architect roles at defense contractors require security clearances, which typically limit hiring to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Focus your search on commercial tech and finance employers where clearance is not required and OPT is welcomed.
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Can I work as a Cyber Security Architect on OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in computer science, information security, or a related STEM field, Cyber Security Architect qualifies for both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must enroll in E-Verify for the STEM extension. Most large tech and finance employers already meet this requirement.
Does a Cyber Security Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It does, provided your underlying degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code. Information security and computer science degrees (CIP 11.1003, 11.0101, and related codes) are on the STEM OPT designated degree list. Confirm your specific degree program with your DSO before applying, since the qualifying field is your degree, not the job title.
Do Cyber Security Architect employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Sponsorship willingness varies by employer. Large financial institutions, enterprise software companies, and cloud providers frequently sponsor OPT and H-1B for security architecture roles. Defense contractors often require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for clearance-dependent positions. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly employers so you can focus your applications where authorization is already expected.
What happens to my OPT work authorization if I change employers as a Cyber Security Architect?
Standard OPT allows employer changes without notifying USCIS, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. For STEM OPT, each new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a new I-983 Training Plan before you begin work. There is no grace period for starting work at a new employer under STEM OPT without a completed I-983.
What security clearance requirements should I be aware of as an OPT student applying for Cyber Security Architect roles?
Many federal contractor and government-adjacent Cyber Security Architect positions require active security clearances, which are generally unavailable to nonimmigrant visa holders including OPT students. Focus on commercial sector roles in finance, healthcare, and technology where clearance is not a prerequisite. These sectors have strong demand for security architects and established processes for sponsoring international candidates through OPT and beyond.
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