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Cybersecurity is one of the strongest fields for OPT work authorization, with consistent employer demand across finance, healthcare, defense contracting, and tech. Many cybersecurity roles qualify under STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving you up to three years of authorized work experience after graduation.
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At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.
Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As the SkillBridge - Cybersecurity & IT Associate, you’ll support REGENT’s IT and cybersecurity operations as we scale across RI HQ, the DC office, remote employees, and our upcoming manufacturing facility.
In this hands-on role, you’ll help deploy and maintain secure infrastructure, execute cybersecurity controls aligned to government frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR), and contribute to reliable day-to-day IT support. You’ll also help strengthen identity and access management, improve vulnerability and patch management, and support incident response readiness.
This is a high-impact opportunity to help protect the systems that keep REGENT moving fast, from everyday employee productivity to the technology that supports our production floor. Your work will directly improve security, reliability, and compliance as we scale from prototype to production and build a new transportation category.
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Support Infrastructure Scaling: Assist in the deployment and management of secure networks, cloud services, and endpoints across our HQ, DC office, and upcoming manufacturing facility.
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Execute Security Controls: Implement technical safeguards and monitoring tools to align with government frameworks like NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR.
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Identity & Access Management: Manage user lifecycle (onboarding/offboarding) and maintain strict access controls across our SaaS and hardware environments.
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Operational Excellence: Support the IT helpdesk by triaging tickets, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and ensuring our distributed team remains productive and secure.
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Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability scans, assist with patching schedules, and participate in incident response drills.
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Manufacturing IT Support: Assist in the setup of IT systems for our production floor, including the segmentation of Operational Technology (OT) from our corporate network.
REGENT is proud to be a SkillBridge industry partner and offer internship opportunities for transitioning service members. Through this program, you'll gain hands-on experience in the maritime and defense industries, working alongside some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the field. While you continue to receive your military pay and benefits, we’ll provide immersive training and meaningful work that sets you up for success in a civilian career.
To be eligible for a Skillbridge Internship, you must meet the following requirements:
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Must be eligible to participate in an Internship per DoD Instruction 1322.29
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Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military
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Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date
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Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command
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Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location
What You'll Bring
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Active Duty Status: Must be a transitioning service member eligible for the DOD SkillBridge program.
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IT & Systems Experience: Hands-on experience supporting end users and administering core IT systems (Windows/MacOS, basic Linux), including device provisioning, troubleshooting, and ticket-based support.
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Networking & Cloud Fundamentals: Working knowledge of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network segmentation) and experience administering cloud productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace), including identity and access management through IdP/SSO systems.
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Cybersecurity Experience: Practical experience implementing and operating security controls such as MFA, endpoint protection, phishing defense, encryption, and basic log review, plus experience with vulnerability scanning and patch management.
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Compliance Exposure: Familiarity working in or toward regulated environments and frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR, including evidence-minded documentation and control execution.
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Ownership & Adaptability: A self-starter mentality that thrives in ambiguity, communicates clearly, and takes end-to-end ownership in a fast-paced, high-trust startup environment.
Who We're Looking For
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Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
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Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you're resolving installation challenges, debugging elusive electrical issues, or adapting on the fly during integration and test, you bring a practical, inventive mindset to every problem. You don't just patch issues - you improve processes, anticipate downstream impacts, and help turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions that raise the bar for future builds.
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Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
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Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.
What We Offer
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Daily, free catered lunches
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Meaningful projects that make an impact
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Mentorship & guidance from experienced team members
If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.
Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As the SkillBridge - Cybersecurity & IT Associate, you’ll support REGENT’s IT and cybersecurity operations as we scale across RI HQ, the DC office, remote employees, and our upcoming manufacturing facility.
In this hands-on role, you’ll help deploy and maintain secure infrastructure, execute cybersecurity controls aligned to government frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR), and contribute to reliable day-to-day IT support. You’ll also help strengthen identity and access management, improve vulnerability and patch management, and support incident response readiness.
This is a high-impact opportunity to help protect the systems that keep REGENT moving fast, from everyday employee productivity to the technology that supports our production floor. Your work will directly improve security, reliability, and compliance as we scale from prototype to production and build a new transportation category.
-
Support Infrastructure Scaling: Assist in the deployment and management of secure networks, cloud services, and endpoints across our HQ, DC office, and upcoming manufacturing facility.
-
Execute Security Controls: Implement technical safeguards and monitoring tools to align with government frameworks like NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR.
-
Identity & Access Management: Manage user lifecycle (onboarding/offboarding) and maintain strict access controls across our SaaS and hardware environments.
-
Operational Excellence: Support the IT helpdesk by triaging tickets, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and ensuring our distributed team remains productive and secure.
-
Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability scans, assist with patching schedules, and participate in incident response drills.
-
Manufacturing IT Support: Assist in the setup of IT systems for our production floor, including the segmentation of Operational Technology (OT) from our corporate network.
REGENT is proud to be a SkillBridge industry partner and offer internship opportunities for transitioning service members. Through this program, you'll gain hands-on experience in the maritime and defense industries, working alongside some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the field. While you continue to receive your military pay and benefits, we’ll provide immersive training and meaningful work that sets you up for success in a civilian career.
To be eligible for a Skillbridge Internship, you must meet the following requirements:
-
Must be eligible to participate in an Internship per DoD Instruction 1322.29
-
Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military
-
Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date
-
Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command
-
Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location
What You'll Bring
-
Active Duty Status: Must be a transitioning service member eligible for the DOD SkillBridge program.
-
IT & Systems Experience: Hands-on experience supporting end users and administering core IT systems (Windows/MacOS, basic Linux), including device provisioning, troubleshooting, and ticket-based support.
-
Networking & Cloud Fundamentals: Working knowledge of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network segmentation) and experience administering cloud productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace), including identity and access management through IdP/SSO systems.
-
Cybersecurity Experience: Practical experience implementing and operating security controls such as MFA, endpoint protection, phishing defense, encryption, and basic log review, plus experience with vulnerability scanning and patch management.
-
Compliance Exposure: Familiarity working in or toward regulated environments and frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR, including evidence-minded documentation and control execution.
-
Ownership & Adaptability: A self-starter mentality that thrives in ambiguity, communicates clearly, and takes end-to-end ownership in a fast-paced, high-trust startup environment.
Who We're Looking For
-
Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
-
Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you're resolving installation challenges, debugging elusive electrical issues, or adapting on the fly during integration and test, you bring a practical, inventive mindset to every problem. You don't just patch issues - you improve processes, anticipate downstream impacts, and help turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions that raise the bar for future builds.
-
Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
-
Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.
What We Offer
-
Daily, free catered lunches
-
Meaningful projects that make an impact
-
Mentorship & guidance from experienced team members
If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Cybersecurity
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Degrees in computer science, information security, or electrical engineering typically support the STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can accurately represent your authorization timeline to employers during interviews.
Target employers with active security clearance programs
Federal contractors and agencies regularly hire cybersecurity professionals on OPT. Roles at defense contractors often lead to H-1B sponsorship because the work requires U.S.-based talent and employers are motivated to retain cleared staff long-term.
Get relevant certifications before you start applying
CompTIA Security+, CEH, and CISSP signal job-readiness to hiring managers who receive hundreds of applications. Certifications also strengthen your case for specialty occupation classification when your employer eventually files for H-1B sponsorship.
Apply to employers with demonstrated H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored cybersecurity roles in the past are far more likely to do it again. Prioritizing these companies early reduces the risk of being on OPT with a non-sponsoring employer when your authorization window closes.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline upfront
Tell recruiters your OPT start date, expiration date, and whether you qualify for the STEM extension. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume the process is complicated, so clarity reduces friction and builds trust early in the hiring process.
Specialize to stand out in a competitive field
Cloud security, penetration testing, and incident response are high-demand niches with fewer qualified candidates. Specializing makes you easier to justify to hiring managers and harder to replace, which directly improves your odds of receiving H-1B sponsorship.
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Do cybersecurity jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most cybersecurity roles do qualify, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not just the job title. Degrees in computer science, information assurance, cybersecurity, or electrical engineering are typically STEM-eligible. Confirm your specific CIP code with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify to participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
Can I work in cybersecurity for a federal agency on OPT?
Directly employed federal positions are generally restricted to U.S. citizens, but federal contractors are a different story. Companies like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Perspecta regularly hire cybersecurity professionals on OPT for contract work supporting government agencies. These roles often come with sponsorship pathways because cleared talent is difficult to recruit and employers are strongly motivated to retain staff.
How do I find cybersecurity employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. You can browse cybersecurity job listings filtered by employers with a verified history of sponsoring international candidates, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. Targeting employers with prior H-1B filings in security roles is the most reliable way to protect your long-term work authorization.
Does a security clearance affect my OPT or future visa options?
OPT itself doesn't disqualify you from pursuing a security clearance, but obtaining one as a foreign national is difficult and often not possible for certain clearance levels. However, working in cleared environments as a contractor on OPT is common. Employers who invest in your clearance process are also highly motivated to sponsor your H-1B, since losing a cleared employee is costly.
What if my cybersecurity job offer comes while I'm still waiting for my EAD card?
You cannot begin working until your Employment Authorization Document is in hand, even if your OPT start date has passed. Communicate your expected EAD arrival date to your employer as soon as you have a USCIS receipt notice. Most employers in cybersecurity are familiar with this process and will accommodate a short delay, particularly for specialized roles that are hard to fill quickly.
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