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Information Security Engineer jobs are among the more OPT-friendly roles in tech: employers filing H-1B visa petitions for security engineers do so at high rates, and STEM OPT's 24-month extension applies directly to this field. Most roles require a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
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At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.
Come make an impact every day at Zebra.
What We're Looking For:
Provides security engineering support across the organization with a developing focus on AI and API security. Participates in the evaluation, configuration, and support of security solutions in the team’s portfolio including, but not limited to: AI application security, API security, identity security, SASE, Zero Trust, data protection, email security, endpoint detection and response (EDR), cloud security, and security architecture. This role is an entry point into AI security and is designed for engineers who are curious about the AI threat landscape and eager to build expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Participate in AI security reviews of AI-enabled applications and services submitted through the enterprise intake process. Support the assessment of AI-specific risks including prompt injection, data handling concerns, access controls, and integration risks under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist in evaluating GenAI applications, LLM-based tools, and agentic AI services for security posture, data classification, and control alignment.
- Support the development and documentation of AI security standards, policies, and guidelines aligned with NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, and internal frameworks.
- Participate in API security tasks including API discovery, risk identification, and review of API architectures (REST, gRPC, microservices) with attention to APIs that serve or interact with AI systems.
- Identify, evaluate, and help justify new solutions and controls to improve the enterprise security posture, including AI and API security tooling.
- Evaluate application and network architecture to support business requirements, security best practices, policies, and standards.
- Implement and support enterprise security solutions across the team’s tool portfolio.
- Provide consultation to business and development teams on how to implement AI-enabled solutions securely.
- Create documentation and diagrams for internal and external audiences, including AI security review records and risk summaries.
- Conduct risk assessments, analyzing data from various sources and incorporating business needs to articulate risk.
- Analyze data and build informational security reports from different sources for a multi-tier audience (e.g., Executive, Management, and Technical).
- Participate in operational support for security platforms across identity, endpoint detection and response, internet access security, email security, endpoint privilege management, and cloud security.
- Manage technical relationships with security software vendors within assigned areas.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2+ years experience in IT Security. Can include security architecture, risk analysis, security solution deployment and configuration, security operations, and incident response. Some exposure to AI/ML systems, application security, or API security is a plus but not required.
AI & Emerging Technology Security (Developing):
- Curiosity and willingness to develop hands-on knowledge of generative AI systems, LLMs, RAG architectures, and agentic AI patterns (MCP, tool calling, orchestration frameworks).
- Basic awareness of AI-specific security risks: prompt injection, data exposure, model misuse, and insecure integrations.
- Ability to learn and apply AI security frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, and MITRE ATLAS with guidance.
Application & API Security:
- Ability to understand new systems and tools. Can include API security, application security, secrets management, and secure software design.
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python) for automation or testing is a plus; software development background is welcomed.
Security Tooling:
- Ability to learn and operate enterprise security platforms. Familiarity with tools in use at Zebra including CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR/XDR), Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Proofpoint Email Security, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, and Salt Security (API Security) is a plus.
- Familiarity with identity and access management, secrets management, and Zero Trust concepts.
Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Communication and Collaboration:
- Participates in a fast-paced, fast-growing, rapidly changing environment.
- Communication and presentation skills, both online and in-person.
- Ability to be a trustworthy advisor to our business partners.
- Good business acumen to drive good business decisions.
- Ability to work remotely and independently.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Preferred: Experience working in a global, heterogeneous, cloud and on-prem environment.
- Preferred: Working knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF).
- Preferred: Active participation in the security community, through online resources and in-person conferences.
- Preferred: Exposure to or personal interest in AI tools, GenAI platforms, or agentic developer tooling.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.
Know Your Rights:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Conozca sus Derechos:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.
Pay Range:
$76,640.00 - $114,960.00 Annual
Incentive Compensation:
In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Zebra Total Rewards:
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.
Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.
Job Posting Statement:
To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.
AI Technology Statement:
Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.
Overview:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.
Come make an impact every day at Zebra.
What We're Looking For:
Provides security engineering support across the organization with a developing focus on AI and API security. Participates in the evaluation, configuration, and support of security solutions in the team’s portfolio including, but not limited to: AI application security, API security, identity security, SASE, Zero Trust, data protection, email security, endpoint detection and response (EDR), cloud security, and security architecture. This role is an entry point into AI security and is designed for engineers who are curious about the AI threat landscape and eager to build expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Participate in AI security reviews of AI-enabled applications and services submitted through the enterprise intake process. Support the assessment of AI-specific risks including prompt injection, data handling concerns, access controls, and integration risks under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist in evaluating GenAI applications, LLM-based tools, and agentic AI services for security posture, data classification, and control alignment.
- Support the development and documentation of AI security standards, policies, and guidelines aligned with NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, and internal frameworks.
- Participate in API security tasks including API discovery, risk identification, and review of API architectures (REST, gRPC, microservices) with attention to APIs that serve or interact with AI systems.
- Identify, evaluate, and help justify new solutions and controls to improve the enterprise security posture, including AI and API security tooling.
- Evaluate application and network architecture to support business requirements, security best practices, policies, and standards.
- Implement and support enterprise security solutions across the team’s tool portfolio.
- Provide consultation to business and development teams on how to implement AI-enabled solutions securely.
- Create documentation and diagrams for internal and external audiences, including AI security review records and risk summaries.
- Conduct risk assessments, analyzing data from various sources and incorporating business needs to articulate risk.
- Analyze data and build informational security reports from different sources for a multi-tier audience (e.g., Executive, Management, and Technical).
- Participate in operational support for security platforms across identity, endpoint detection and response, internet access security, email security, endpoint privilege management, and cloud security.
- Manage technical relationships with security software vendors within assigned areas.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2+ years experience in IT Security. Can include security architecture, risk analysis, security solution deployment and configuration, security operations, and incident response. Some exposure to AI/ML systems, application security, or API security is a plus but not required.
AI & Emerging Technology Security (Developing):
- Curiosity and willingness to develop hands-on knowledge of generative AI systems, LLMs, RAG architectures, and agentic AI patterns (MCP, tool calling, orchestration frameworks).
- Basic awareness of AI-specific security risks: prompt injection, data exposure, model misuse, and insecure integrations.
- Ability to learn and apply AI security frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, and MITRE ATLAS with guidance.
Application & API Security:
- Ability to understand new systems and tools. Can include API security, application security, secrets management, and secure software design.
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python) for automation or testing is a plus; software development background is welcomed.
Security Tooling:
- Ability to learn and operate enterprise security platforms. Familiarity with tools in use at Zebra including CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR/XDR), Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Proofpoint Email Security, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, and Salt Security (API Security) is a plus.
- Familiarity with identity and access management, secrets management, and Zero Trust concepts.
Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Communication and Collaboration:
- Participates in a fast-paced, fast-growing, rapidly changing environment.
- Communication and presentation skills, both online and in-person.
- Ability to be a trustworthy advisor to our business partners.
- Good business acumen to drive good business decisions.
- Ability to work remotely and independently.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Preferred: Experience working in a global, heterogeneous, cloud and on-prem environment.
- Preferred: Working knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF).
- Preferred: Active participation in the security community, through online resources and in-person conferences.
- Preferred: Exposure to or personal interest in AI tools, GenAI platforms, or agentic developer tooling.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.
Know Your Rights:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Conozca sus Derechos:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.
Pay Range:
$76,640.00 - $114,960.00 Annual
Incentive Compensation:
In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Zebra Total Rewards:
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.
Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.
Job Posting Statement:
To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.
AI Technology Statement:
Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Information Security Engineer
Lead with your clearance eligibility or certifications
Security clearances are hard to come by. If you hold or can obtain a clearance, say so upfront. Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH signal technical credibility and reduce employer hesitation about sponsorship investment.
Target companies with established security teams
Large financial institutions, cloud providers, and defense contractors run mature security programs and have dedicated immigration support. These employers sponsor OPT students far more consistently than early-stage startups with no HR infrastructure.
Frame your OPT timeline around the hiring cycle
STEM OPT gives you up to three years of work authorization. Tell employers you have time before H-1B visa is needed. That runway reduces perceived urgency and makes sponsorship conversations feel less pressured during initial interviews.
Demonstrate hands-on experience with specific tools
Generic security knowledge does not stand out. Highlight direct experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, or cloud security tooling. Employers sponsoring OPT want engineers who contribute immediately, not candidates who need six months of ramp-up.
Apply before your OPT start date if possible
Starting your job search while still in school gives you more negotiating room. Employers can plan onboarding around your authorized start date, and you avoid the pressure of hunting for roles mid-OPT with a ticking clock.
Research employers' H-1B filing history before applying
Employers who consistently file H-1B petitions for security engineers are your highest-probability targets. USCIS disclosure data shows which companies sponsor this role repeatedly, helping you focus your applications where sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
Information Security Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Information Security Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Information Security Engineering falls under CIP codes tied to computer science and cybersecurity, both of which are on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. That makes you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization after graduation, provided your employer enrolls in E-Verify.
How do I find Information Security Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters jobs specifically for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT candidates, so you can browse Information Security Engineer roles posted by employers open to work authorization sponsorship. Searching general job boards returns results without any OPT filter, which wastes time on employers who will not sponsor.
Can I work as a contractor or on a third-party placement as an Information Security Engineer on OPT?
OPT requires that your work be directly related to your degree field, but the employment relationship matters too. Third-party staffing arrangements are permitted under OPT, provided the work genuinely matches your degree. However, contract-to-hire through a staffing agency does not qualify as employer-sponsored H-1B support, which affects your path after OPT ends.
What degree fields qualify an F-1 student to work as an Information Security Engineer on OPT?
Computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, electrical engineering, and software engineering degrees all support an OPT authorization for this role. The job duties must be directly related to your field of study. A marketing or business degree, even with security certifications, would not satisfy the degree-relatedness requirement DSOs and USCIS apply to OPT eligibility.
How does the 60-day unemployment limit affect Information Security Engineer job seekers on OPT?
F-1 students on standard OPT may be unemployed for no more than 90 days total; STEM OPT adds another 60 days, for 150 days cumulative. Information Security Engineer roles often have longer hiring cycles due to background checks and technical interview rounds, so starting your search early is important. Gaps beyond the limit jeopardize your F-1 status.