OPT Director Of Information Security Jobs
Director of Information Security roles are among the most sponsorship-friendly senior positions for OPT students with cybersecurity, IT governance, or computer science backgrounds. Most require CISSP or equivalent credentials alongside a relevant graduate degree. Your 12-month OPT window can extend to 36 months with a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies.
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- Conduct information security risk assessments across applications, IT infrastructure, business processes, projects, and third-party environments.
- Support the maintenance and updating of the Information Security Risk Register, including risk treatment plans, remediation progress, and supporting documentation.
- Perform third-party security reviews and vendor risk assessments in collaboration with Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders.
- Support the development, review, maintenance, and lifecycle management of information security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, attestations, and exceptions.
- Collect, validate, maintain, and organize compliance and control evidence to support internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections, and assurance activities.
- Monitor and track risk remediation plans, coordinating follow-up activities with risk owners, control owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support information security control assessments and effectiveness reviews to evaluate alignment with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain Governance, Risk, & Compliance documentation, repositories, risk and compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting materials to support effective governance and management oversight.
- Assist with preparation of executive-level reporting, governance committee presentations, and risk review documentation to communicate information security risks, control gaps, and remediation progress.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance GRC processes through standardization, automation, improved documentation, and repeatable workflows.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in information security, cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of industry-recognized cybersecurity, information security, and risk management frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI, SOX, FAIR, or comparable standards.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity and IT risk assessments, compliance reviews, internal and external audits, control testing and assurance, third-party risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and enhance security and risk management documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and stakeholder-ready presentations.
- Relevant industry certifications preferred, including CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent cybersecurity, audit, and risk management certifications.
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Position: Information Security & Compliance Analyst
Term: 12+ month contract
Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite only Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $50-54/hr
Responsibilities:
- Conduct information security risk assessments across applications, IT infrastructure, business processes, projects, and third-party environments.
- Support the maintenance and updating of the Information Security Risk Register, including risk treatment plans, remediation progress, and supporting documentation.
- Perform third-party security reviews and vendor risk assessments in collaboration with Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders.
- Support the development, review, maintenance, and lifecycle management of information security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, attestations, and exceptions.
- Collect, validate, maintain, and organize compliance and control evidence to support internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections, and assurance activities.
- Monitor and track risk remediation plans, coordinating follow-up activities with risk owners, control owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support information security control assessments and effectiveness reviews to evaluate alignment with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain Governance, Risk, & Compliance documentation, repositories, risk and compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting materials to support effective governance and management oversight.
- Assist with preparation of executive-level reporting, governance committee presentations, and risk review documentation to communicate information security risks, control gaps, and remediation progress.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance GRC processes through standardization, automation, improved documentation, and repeatable workflows.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in information security, cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of industry-recognized cybersecurity, information security, and risk management frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI, SOX, FAIR, or comparable standards.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity and IT risk assessments, compliance reviews, internal and external audits, control testing and assurance, third-party risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and enhance security and risk management documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and stakeholder-ready presentations.
- Relevant industry certifications preferred, including CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent cybersecurity, audit, and risk management certifications.
Here is more information:
Position: Information Security & Compliance Analyst
Term: 12+ month contract
Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite only Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $50-54/hr
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Information Security
Lead with your security credentials upfront
Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA signal technical credibility at the director level. List them prominently on your resume and in applications. Hiring managers at this level screen for credentials before reviewing work history.
Target companies with established security programs
Large enterprises in finance, healthcare, and defense already have immigration counsel and structured sponsorship processes. These organizations hire security directors regularly and are far less likely to reject OPT candidates on immigration grounds alone.
Apply during your full OPT window, not the final months
Director-level hiring cycles run long, often three to five months. Starting your search with at least eight months remaining on your OPT authorization gives employers and immigration attorneys enough runway to process sponsorship before your status expires.
Frame your STEM OPT extension as a sponsorship buffer
If your cybersecurity or computer science degree qualifies, your 24-month STEM extension gives employers 36 total months of OPT work authorization. Raise this early in conversations so hiring managers understand the timeline before escalating to their legal team.
Quantify your security program impact in concrete terms
Directors are evaluated on business outcomes, not just technical skills. Translate your experience into measurable results: incidents mitigated, compliance frameworks implemented, or team size managed. This reframes you as a business leader, not just a technical hire.
Identify your E-3 or H-1B pathway before your first interview
Knowing which visa you will pursue after OPT lets you answer sponsorship questions confidently. Director-level roles almost always qualify as specialty occupations, so H-1B visa or E-3 visa are realistic next steps for candidates with the right degree and credentials.
Director Of Information Security OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Director of Information Security?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Director of Information Security positions consistently qualify for graduates in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science. The role must be in your degree field, so applicants with unrelated degrees may face authorization challenges. Most candidates at this level hold at least a master's degree, which strengthens the connection to the position.
Does a Director of Information Security role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you 36 months total. Degrees in computer science, information security, and related engineering fields typically qualify. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most large organizations already are.
Will employers sponsor a Director of Information Security for an H-1B or E-3 after OPT?
Director of Information Security roles almost universally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical or business field. Employers who hire at the director level typically have existing relationships with immigration attorneys and are accustomed to sponsoring senior hires. Raising the sponsorship conversation early, before an offer is extended, reduces last-minute complications significantly.
Where can I find Director of Information Security jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students seeking visa-friendly roles. You can browse Director of Information Security positions filtered for OPT eligibility without sorting through listings from employers who will not sponsor. Searching a general job board wastes time on roles that screen out international candidates at the resume stage. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a track record of hiring on OPT or sponsoring visas.
What happens if my OPT expires before an employer completes my H-1B sponsorship?
If you filed your STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT expired, you receive a 180-day cap-gap extension that keeps you authorized to work while USCIS processes the application. For H-1B sponsorship, your employer needs to file before the April 1 deadline for an October 1 start date. If timing does not align, some employers will consider a temporary unpaid leave arrangement or remote work from outside the U.S. while the petition is pending.