OPT Endpoint Engineer Jobs
Endpoint Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers.
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Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow.
While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long-term objectives. At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long-lasting relationships.
Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ability to partner with multiple tech teams in discovering, assessing, designing, implementing, and remediating endpoints in an enterprise environment.
- Work closely and collaborate with the Network, Information Security, and Applications teams to better support endpoint hardware, software, applications, and security requirements.
- Develop, monitor, and report on Information Security performance metrics (such as threat level, vulnerability level, problem resolution time, etc.)
- Partner with Service Desk and Desktop Support teams to identify knowledge and skill gaps for continuous support improvements.
- Design, develop, and implement Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity process, procedures, and infrastructure as well as actively participate in Disaster Recovery exercises.
- Coordinate remediation efforts with Endpoint Engineering team or related teams to ensure there are no repeat IS security related findings from regulatory and 3rd party exams.
- Readily respond to security incidents and participate in endpoint related major incident technical troubleshooting bridges as required.
- Actively participate in weekly Architect Review Board meetings as a senior endpoint engineering representative for technical and architectural review of new technologies introduced into the TCB environment.
- Be a trusted partner for all things endpoint related from support, remediation, process, and improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent systems engineering experience
- 3 years of experience in a large or mid-size financial institution
- 2 years' experience developing and implementing processes, focused on delivering outcomes, with a customer service mindset.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of equivalent endpoint engineering experience
- 3 years experience in a large or mid-size financial institution
- 2 years experience developing and implementing processes, focused on delivering outcomes, with a customer service mindset.
- 2 years demonstrated experience in endpoint centric project initiatives from concept to operational readiness (preferred).
- 3 years of experience administering endpoints in a cloud or hybrid environment (Intune / Azure AD highly preferred).
- Expert knowledge of macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android operating systems.
- Experience with network-based endpoint security controls, such as web proxies and email security gateways.
- Ability to interface across the organization and to serve as an influencer and a team player.
- Strong computing, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Project planning and project management skills.
- Excellent customer service and collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications.
- Excellent organizational skills; attention to details.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- ITIL Certification v3 or higher (preferred).
- Knowledge of project management (PMO) tooling such as Azure Dev Ops (AZDO), JIRA, or Dynamics365 (a plus).
The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy.
Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow.
While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long-term objectives. At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long-lasting relationships.
Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ability to partner with multiple tech teams in discovering, assessing, designing, implementing, and remediating endpoints in an enterprise environment.
- Work closely and collaborate with the Network, Information Security, and Applications teams to better support endpoint hardware, software, applications, and security requirements.
- Develop, monitor, and report on Information Security performance metrics (such as threat level, vulnerability level, problem resolution time, etc.)
- Partner with Service Desk and Desktop Support teams to identify knowledge and skill gaps for continuous support improvements.
- Design, develop, and implement Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity process, procedures, and infrastructure as well as actively participate in Disaster Recovery exercises.
- Coordinate remediation efforts with Endpoint Engineering team or related teams to ensure there are no repeat IS security related findings from regulatory and 3rd party exams.
- Readily respond to security incidents and participate in endpoint related major incident technical troubleshooting bridges as required.
- Actively participate in weekly Architect Review Board meetings as a senior endpoint engineering representative for technical and architectural review of new technologies introduced into the TCB environment.
- Be a trusted partner for all things endpoint related from support, remediation, process, and improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent systems engineering experience
- 3 years of experience in a large or mid-size financial institution
- 2 years' experience developing and implementing processes, focused on delivering outcomes, with a customer service mindset.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of equivalent endpoint engineering experience
- 3 years experience in a large or mid-size financial institution
- 2 years experience developing and implementing processes, focused on delivering outcomes, with a customer service mindset.
- 2 years demonstrated experience in endpoint centric project initiatives from concept to operational readiness (preferred).
- 3 years of experience administering endpoints in a cloud or hybrid environment (Intune / Azure AD highly preferred).
- Expert knowledge of macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android operating systems.
- Experience with network-based endpoint security controls, such as web proxies and email security gateways.
- Ability to interface across the organization and to serve as an influencer and a team player.
- Strong computing, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Project planning and project management skills.
- Excellent customer service and collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications.
- Excellent organizational skills; attention to details.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- ITIL Certification v3 or higher (preferred).
- Knowledge of project management (PMO) tooling such as Azure Dev Ops (AZDO), JIRA, or Dynamics365 (a plus).
The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy.
Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Endpoint Engineer
Lead with STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Mention your STEM OPT eligibility in your resume summary and cover letter. Endpoint Engineer roles almost always fall under STEM-designated fields, so clarifying your 36-month authorization timeline immediately reduces employer hesitation about hiring international candidates.
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Focus your applications on companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for IT infrastructure or security engineers. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest predictor of willingness to sponsor again when your OPT authorization period ends.
Highlight hands-on endpoint management tools
Employers hiring Endpoint Engineers want proven experience with tools like Microsoft Intune, SCCM, or Jamf. Listing specific platforms and the scale at which you managed devices signals job-ready skills that justify the investment of sponsoring your visa.
Earn a relevant certification before applying
Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate or CompTIA Security+ directly validate your qualifications. Certified candidates are easier for employers to justify sponsoring because they demonstrate a clear, measurable standard of technical competency in endpoint management.
Frame your OPT timeline around the H-1B calendar
H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October start. When negotiating your start date, structure it so your OPT authorization covers the full gap. Showing employers you understand this timeline reduces perceived risk and demonstrates immigration awareness.
Apply to mid-sized managed service providers
Mid-sized MSPs and IT managed services firms hire Endpoint Engineers regularly and are often more open to OPT candidates than large enterprises. These companies depend on technical talent pipelines and are experienced with work authorization processes for international hires.
Endpoint Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Endpoint Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Endpoint Engineer roles typically fall under CIP codes related to computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity, all of which are STEM-designated fields. That means eligible F-1 students can extend their OPT authorization from 12 months to 36 months, giving you significantly more time to secure H-1B sponsorship. Confirm your specific degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Endpoint Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Endpoint Engineer roles from employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching through a general job board means manually filtering thousands of listings with no sponsorship signal. Migrate Mate removes that step by focusing the job board on visa-friendly employers from the start.
What is the E-Verify requirement for STEM OPT, and does it affect Endpoint Engineer roles?
For a STEM OPT extension to be approved, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. This requirement applies regardless of job title, so it affects Endpoint Engineer positions the same as any other role. Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment directly with HR. Most established IT firms and MSPs are already enrolled, but smaller employers may not be.
Can I work as an Endpoint Engineer contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT?
Third-party placement arrangements on OPT require careful review. USCIS requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, which can be difficult to establish when a staffing agency places you at an end client. If you're considering a contract role, confirm with your DSO that the arrangement meets OPT employment requirements before accepting. Direct-hire roles are structurally simpler.
What happens to my OPT status if my Endpoint Engineer job ends?
F-1 OPT students have a 90-day unemployment allowance across the entire OPT period, reduced to 60 days during a STEM OPT extension. If your Endpoint Engineer position ends, you need to report the change to your DSO within 10 days and begin searching for qualifying employment immediately. Exceeding the unemployment limit puts your status at risk, so acting quickly matters.