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Identity and Access Management jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months of work authorization.
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The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer will design, deliver, and support the IAM strategy for the IAM program at Abercrombie. The IAM will integrate new applications and systems, manage and optimize existing identity processes and technology, and find and document solutions to complex problems. This is an experienced position and requires that the IAM Engineer stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends that will address current challenges and enable new ways of delivering value to the organization.
What will you be doing?
- Accountable for verifying and ensuring the overall performance and stability of the applications supporting the Identity and Access Management team, including: Ping, SailPoint ISC, Entra, GCP, OCI, OpenText, and Service Now.
- Administer identity and access in enterprise cloud platforms, including configuration, maintenance, coordination, enhancement, troubleshooting, roadmap, and policy.
- Support day-to-day operations to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of time-critical information related to user identity, machine identity, and privilege access management for all IAM applications.
- Provide 24x7 support as needed for emergency situations and planned maintenance activities including participation in an on-call after-hours support rotation.
- Design, implement, test, and support enhancements to the systems, services, and technologies used by the IAM team.
- Involvement in mentoring and providing guidance to junior team members.
- Collaborate with IT Teams to support Dev, Test, and QA processes.
- Apply an understanding of technical problems and solutions concerning the current and future business environment to research and resolve access-related issues independently.
- Effective communication skills to ensure project managers and other teams understand IAM operational processes and technical solutions.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of application security and risk management.
- Build positive working relationships with team members, peer technical teams, application teams, and customers.
- Self-motivated to identify potential areas of improvement within Identity & Access Management.
What will you need to bring?
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS/CIS, or related field (required)
- 4+ years of identity and access management experience
- Expert knowledge in the following IAM technology areas: Cloud-based identity platforms, Authentication/Authorization, Access Provisioning, Directory Services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Federation, Privileged Access Management, Digital Certificates/PKI and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).
- Hands-on experience with the following IAM technologies: Entra, OCI, GCP, Ping, and ServiceNow.
- Knowledge and experience developing, deploying, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise cloud-based Identity & Access Management solutions.
- Understanding of AuthN/AuthZ best practices and OAuth 2.0 standards and experience with Web Services, REST, SOAP, and XML technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux as well as scripting expertise in one or more of the following (Java, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, Python)
- Knowledge of enterprise security tools, including identity management, access control, security operations and management tools
- Maintain technical knowledge within areas of expertise including strong knowledge of Cloud and IAM industry trends and industry competition.
This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $97,000 - $121,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Onsite fitness center
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Description:
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer will design, deliver, and support the IAM strategy for the IAM program at Abercrombie. The IAM will integrate new applications and systems, manage and optimize existing identity processes and technology, and find and document solutions to complex problems. This is an experienced position and requires that the IAM Engineer stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends that will address current challenges and enable new ways of delivering value to the organization.
What will you be doing?
- Accountable for verifying and ensuring the overall performance and stability of the applications supporting the Identity and Access Management team, including: Ping, SailPoint ISC, Entra, GCP, OCI, OpenText, and Service Now.
- Administer identity and access in enterprise cloud platforms, including configuration, maintenance, coordination, enhancement, troubleshooting, roadmap, and policy.
- Support day-to-day operations to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of time-critical information related to user identity, machine identity, and privilege access management for all IAM applications.
- Provide 24x7 support as needed for emergency situations and planned maintenance activities including participation in an on-call after-hours support rotation.
- Design, implement, test, and support enhancements to the systems, services, and technologies used by the IAM team.
- Involvement in mentoring and providing guidance to junior team members.
- Collaborate with IT Teams to support Dev, Test, and QA processes.
- Apply an understanding of technical problems and solutions concerning the current and future business environment to research and resolve access-related issues independently.
- Effective communication skills to ensure project managers and other teams understand IAM operational processes and technical solutions.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of application security and risk management.
- Build positive working relationships with team members, peer technical teams, application teams, and customers.
- Self-motivated to identify potential areas of improvement within Identity & Access Management.
What will you need to bring?
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS/CIS, or related field (required)
- 4+ years of identity and access management experience
- Expert knowledge in the following IAM technology areas: Cloud-based identity platforms, Authentication/Authorization, Access Provisioning, Directory Services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Federation, Privileged Access Management, Digital Certificates/PKI and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).
- Hands-on experience with the following IAM technologies: Entra, OCI, GCP, Ping, and ServiceNow.
- Knowledge and experience developing, deploying, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise cloud-based Identity & Access Management solutions.
- Understanding of AuthN/AuthZ best practices and OAuth 2.0 standards and experience with Web Services, REST, SOAP, and XML technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux as well as scripting expertise in one or more of the following (Java, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, Python)
- Knowledge of enterprise security tools, including identity management, access control, security operations and management tools
- Maintain technical knowledge within areas of expertise including strong knowledge of Cloud and IAM industry trends and industry competition.
This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $97,000 - $121,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Onsite fitness center
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Identity And Access Management
Lead with your IAM technical stack
Employers hiring on OPT want confidence you can contribute immediately. List specific tools you've worked with, such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, or CyberArk, in your resume's skills section before anything else.
Target STEM OPT-eligible roles specifically
IAM roles under CIP codes tied to computer science or information security qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm the SOC code listed on your job offer matches a STEM-designated field before accepting any position.
Prioritize large employers and federal contractors
Enterprises and government contractors typically have established OPT onboarding processes and dedicated HR teams familiar with work authorization. They're less likely to withdraw offers due to unfamiliarity with F-1 employment rules.
Align your degree field with the role
OPT employment must be directly related to your major. A cybersecurity or MIS degree maps cleanly to IAM. If your degree is adjacent, document the connection explicitly in case your DSO or employer asks for clarification.
Start your OPT application 90 days before graduation
USCIS processing for EAD cards takes up to 90 days. Filing as early as your DSO allows prevents gaps between graduation and your IAM start date, which is critical since unauthorized work violates your F-1 status.
Address OPT proactively in interviews
Many hiring managers conflate OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarify early that you're already authorized to work, that OPT costs the employer nothing, and that STEM extension gives them up to three years before any sponsorship decision is needed.
Identity And Access Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Identity and Access Management jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most IAM roles do qualify, provided your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code and the position's SOC code aligns with fields like computer and information systems security or network and computer systems administration. You should confirm both codes with your DSO before accepting an offer, since the match between your degree and the role is what USCIS evaluates, not the job title alone.
How do I find IAM employers who are open to hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship openness, so you're not applying to roles that will reject you at the offer stage. IAM positions at large enterprises, cybersecurity firms, and federal contractors tend to be the most OPT-friendly because they have structured HR processes and ongoing compliance needs that make IAM hires routine.
Can I work as an IAM contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, but with important limitations. OPT allows contract and consulting work as long as you have a formal engagement with a company, a defined scope of work, and the work directly relates to your degree field. You cannot be self-employed or work through a staffing agency arrangement where you lack a direct relationship with the end client. Your DSO should review any non-traditional employment arrangement before you begin.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from an IAM role?
F-1 OPT students get a cumulative unemployment allowance of 90 days on standard OPT and 150 days on STEM OPT extension. If you're laid off, that clock starts immediately. You don't need to report each unemployment day individually, but you must secure new authorized employment before exhausting your allowance or your F-1 status falls out of compliance.
Does my IAM job need to be full-time to count toward OPT?
Part-time work of at least 20 hours per week qualifies during post-completion OPT, though most IAM roles are structured as full-time positions. During the STEM OPT extension, your employer must provide a formal training plan through the I-983 form, and the role must offer substantive learning tied to your STEM degree, which is easier to document in a full-time capacity.