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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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Get Access To All JobsSUMMARY: An information security professional with advanced expertise in developing, configuring, deploying, and supporting numerous security tools and configuration. Knowledgeable in best and emerging practices in various information security domains.
POSITION: Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.
LOCATION: 201 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
- Cyber Threat Landscape & Modeling: Deep understanding of current attack techniques, adversary behaviors, and threat modeling methodologies used to proactively identify emerging risks.
- Advanced Research & OSINT: Proven ability to conduct robust open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering across public forums, the dark web, and proprietary databases to identify active threats.
- Critical Thinking & Attribution: Strong analytical skills to synthesize disparate data points, evaluate source reliability, and track adversary infrastructure to develop actionable intelligence while avoiding cognitive bias.
- Intelligence Tooling & Platforms: Proficiency with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
- Incident Response Support: Proven track record of collaborating with incident response and hunt teams to contextualize active breaches, provide pivot points, and accelerate remediation efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides Level 2 support and root cause analysis problem management for security events/incidents.
- Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and host-based security systems.
- Conducts log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats coming from multiple sources.
- Supports the resolution of security incidents. Creates and updates standard operating procedures as appropriate.
- Reviews alerts and data from sensors and documents formal, technical incident reports. Prepares the analysis and reporting of security activities to management.
- May provide security expertise across multiple technical platforms.
- Identifies meaningful insights about Arvest threat environment and assists in development of plans to improve its information security posture.
- Correlates network, cloud, and endpoint activity across environments to identify attacks and unauthorized use.
- May be required to perform work after hours.
- May participate in on-call rotations as needed.
- Understands and complies with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to job duties. This includes but is not limited to; completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
- Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
- Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation. Promote professionalism at all times.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or equivalent relevant work or military experience, is required.
- 3 years of relevant experience is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Information Security Management frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, etc., is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of frameworks such as MITRE, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, etc., is required.
- CompTIA Security+, MITRE ATT&CK Defender (MAD), or equivalent certification, is preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to identify critical infrastructure systems that were designed without system security considerations.
- Must be able to begin work on time and have regular work attendance.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers and customers, both existing and prospective, regardless of personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to perform several tasks at once and rotate job tasks.
- Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
- Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division, or bank to attend meetings.
- Must be able to lead and participate in productive networks with internal and external business partners, process experts, and the vendor community.
- Must be able to develop and deliver training and educational opportunities on security issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, including overnight, and via automobile and air.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Grade 15I
Pay Range: $84850 - $106060 per year
Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.
SUMMARY: An information security professional with advanced expertise in developing, configuring, deploying, and supporting numerous security tools and configuration. Knowledgeable in best and emerging practices in various information security domains.
POSITION: Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.
LOCATION: 201 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
- Cyber Threat Landscape & Modeling: Deep understanding of current attack techniques, adversary behaviors, and threat modeling methodologies used to proactively identify emerging risks.
- Advanced Research & OSINT: Proven ability to conduct robust open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering across public forums, the dark web, and proprietary databases to identify active threats.
- Critical Thinking & Attribution: Strong analytical skills to synthesize disparate data points, evaluate source reliability, and track adversary infrastructure to develop actionable intelligence while avoiding cognitive bias.
- Intelligence Tooling & Platforms: Proficiency with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
- Incident Response Support: Proven track record of collaborating with incident response and hunt teams to contextualize active breaches, provide pivot points, and accelerate remediation efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides Level 2 support and root cause analysis problem management for security events/incidents.
- Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and host-based security systems.
- Conducts log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats coming from multiple sources.
- Supports the resolution of security incidents. Creates and updates standard operating procedures as appropriate.
- Reviews alerts and data from sensors and documents formal, technical incident reports. Prepares the analysis and reporting of security activities to management.
- May provide security expertise across multiple technical platforms.
- Identifies meaningful insights about Arvest threat environment and assists in development of plans to improve its information security posture.
- Correlates network, cloud, and endpoint activity across environments to identify attacks and unauthorized use.
- May be required to perform work after hours.
- May participate in on-call rotations as needed.
- Understands and complies with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to job duties. This includes but is not limited to; completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
- Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
- Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation. Promote professionalism at all times.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or equivalent relevant work or military experience, is required.
- 3 years of relevant experience is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Information Security Management frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, etc., is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of frameworks such as MITRE, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, etc., is required.
- CompTIA Security+, MITRE ATT&CK Defender (MAD), or equivalent certification, is preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to identify critical infrastructure systems that were designed without system security considerations.
- Must be able to begin work on time and have regular work attendance.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers and customers, both existing and prospective, regardless of personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to perform several tasks at once and rotate job tasks.
- Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
- Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division, or bank to attend meetings.
- Must be able to lead and participate in productive networks with internal and external business partners, process experts, and the vendor community.
- Must be able to develop and deliver training and educational opportunities on security issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, including overnight, and via automobile and air.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Grade 15I
Pay Range: $84850 - $106060 per year
Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.
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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.