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Cybersecurity Manager jobs are among the more OPT-friendly senior roles in tech. Employers filing H-1B visa and EB-2 petitions regularly hire at this level, and the role's direct tie to a specialized degree field makes STEM OPT extension eligibility straightforward for most candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach
Posting End Date: September 28, 2026
NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Required Degree:
BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field required. MS degree preferred.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Demonstrated success within career. Interest and passion in the design education process are required.
Duties/Expectations:
Must work with assigned student team of 5-7 members. Help students learn the design process and successfully complete their assigned project. Duties will include:
- Guide the team in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and design process that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
- Learn and share Capstone policies.
- Coach and mentor your student team.
- Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
- Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor.
- Help the teams maintain realistic project scope, timelines, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their project.
- Help students learn important professional soft skills and how to work together as a team.
- Ability to spend an average of 3 hours per week between 8-10 am M-F coaching a team of engineering students.
Must also be able to support the mission of Brigham Young University.
Instructions to Applicants:
In your Cover Letter, please include an experience you have had teaching young students how to design and work in teams on a project.
Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Coach
Posting End Date: September 28, 2026
NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Required Degree:
BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field required. MS degree preferred.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Demonstrated success within career. Interest and passion in the design education process are required.
Duties/Expectations:
Must work with assigned student team of 5-7 members. Help students learn the design process and successfully complete their assigned project. Duties will include:
- Guide the team in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and design process that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
- Learn and share Capstone policies.
- Coach and mentor your student team.
- Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
- Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor.
- Help the teams maintain realistic project scope, timelines, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their project.
- Help students learn important professional soft skills and how to work together as a team.
- Ability to spend an average of 3 hours per week between 8-10 am M-F coaching a team of engineering students.
Must also be able to support the mission of Brigham Young University.
Instructions to Applicants:
In your Cover Letter, please include an experience you have had teaching young students how to design and work in teams on a project.
Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Cybersecurity Manager
Lead with your clearance status or eligibility
Many Cybersecurity Manager roles require or strongly prefer security clearances. If you hold one or are eligible to apply, state this prominently. It removes a common hiring barrier and signals long-term value that justifies sponsorship investment.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Large financial institutions, defense contractors, and healthcare systems file H-1B visa petitions for security roles regularly. Prioritize companies with established immigration programs over startups that have never navigated sponsorship before. Prior filing history is the strongest predictor of willingness.
Frame your degree field explicitly in applications
Cybersecurity Manager roles typically qualify for STEM OPT extension under computer science, information security, or engineering degrees. Stating your specific degree field in your resume header removes ambiguity and helps employers quickly confirm your 36-month authorization window.
Quantify risk reduction and program outcomes
Employers weigh sponsorship cost against demonstrated value. Use concrete metrics: incidents reduced, compliance audits passed, team size managed, or budget controlled. Numbers give hiring managers a clear business case to bring to finance and legal when approving sponsorship.
Engage with your timeline early and directly
Cybersecurity Manager roles often have longer hiring cycles. If your OPT expires within 12 months, raise the timeline early with recruiters. Employers who want you will appreciate the transparency, and it filters out those unwilling to move at the pace your situation requires.
Pursue relevant certifications to strengthen your profile
CISSP, CISM, and CompTIA Security+ signal technical credibility at the management level. Certified candidates are easier for employers to justify sponsoring because certifications reduce perceived hiring risk and align with the specialty occupation standard USCIS uses when evaluating petitions.
Cybersecurity Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cybersecurity Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related STEM field, a Cybersecurity Manager role will typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization. The role must also meet the formal training plan requirements under your employer's E-Verify enrollment.
Do employers commonly sponsor Cybersecurity Manager roles for H-1B?
Yes. Cybersecurity is a consistent H-1B sponsorship category because the role meets the specialty occupation standard: it requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field. Defense contractors, banks, healthcare systems, and large tech companies file regularly for this title. Migrate Mate lists Cybersecurity Manager roles from employers with active sponsorship programs so you can focus your search on companies already prepared to sponsor.
Can I work as a Cybersecurity Manager on OPT without a security clearance?
Yes, many Cybersecurity Manager roles in the private sector do not require a security clearance. Clearances are more common in government contracting and defense. Private-sector positions at financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and tech companies focus on credentials like CISSP or CISM and direct management experience instead. Check each job listing for clearance requirements before applying.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my Cybersecurity Manager job search?
If your OPT employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to either find a new employer or change your immigration status. You cannot work during this window. Given that Cybersecurity Manager hiring cycles can run six to eight weeks from first interview to offer, starting your search before your current role ends is strongly advisable to avoid the grace period entirely.
What visa options are available after OPT for Cybersecurity Manager roles?
H-1B is the most common path. Cybersecurity Manager roles also support O-1A petitions for candidates with exceptional achievement, such as published research, speaking engagements, or recognition in the field. Some candidates at multinational firms pursue L-1A intracompany transfers. Because the role often supports EB-2 sponsorship, long-term green card pathways are realistic if you build tenure with a sponsoring employer.