OPT Information Security Intern Jobs
Information Security Intern roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in tech, with employers regularly filing H-1B visa petitions for strong interns. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you enough runway to prove your value and convert to full-time sponsorship.
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BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
Education:
Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Experience:
0-2 year’s related experience is desired.
This unique Internship is open for students pursuing a career in information Security. This opportunity will provide the applicant entry-level information security experience with progressing responsibility and experience. The work, in information assurance, system compliance, continuous data monitoring, or maintaining/enhancing overall Center security posture, will be hands-on support of the various missions of the EROS (Earth Resources Observation and Science) Center, located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The purpose of this position is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principles and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path and be supervised and mentored by a professional in their field. This position holds potential to grow into full-time employment upon graduation, pending project funding.
Core Responsibilities:
The Information Security Intern is responsible for helping perform the following –
- Proficiency using cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity operations and/or the development of cyber policies.
- Work closely with our IT Security team to address security concerns and help with incident responses.
- Monitor security controls and analyze the impact of their logs using SIEM technology and scripting.
- Review and improve security and IT controls to ensure they are up to date and fully applied.
- Work with vulnerability assessment tools and manage the application of patches.
Required Skills:
- Experience having applied cybersecurity or information security learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.
- Knowledge of Security control standards.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- An ambitious desire to dive into work through curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Unix/Linux knowledge.
- Scripting knowledge.
*** Three years of continuous U.S. residency required ***
Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending
Title:
Information Security Intern
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
Education:
Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Experience:
0-2 year’s related experience is desired.
This unique Internship is open for students pursuing a career in information Security. This opportunity will provide the applicant entry-level information security experience with progressing responsibility and experience. The work, in information assurance, system compliance, continuous data monitoring, or maintaining/enhancing overall Center security posture, will be hands-on support of the various missions of the EROS (Earth Resources Observation and Science) Center, located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The purpose of this position is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principles and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path and be supervised and mentored by a professional in their field. This position holds potential to grow into full-time employment upon graduation, pending project funding.
Core Responsibilities:
The Information Security Intern is responsible for helping perform the following –
- Proficiency using cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity operations and/or the development of cyber policies.
- Work closely with our IT Security team to address security concerns and help with incident responses.
- Monitor security controls and analyze the impact of their logs using SIEM technology and scripting.
- Review and improve security and IT controls to ensure they are up to date and fully applied.
- Work with vulnerability assessment tools and manage the application of patches.
Required Skills:
- Experience having applied cybersecurity or information security learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.
- Knowledge of Security control standards.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- An ambitious desire to dive into work through curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Unix/Linux knowledge.
- Scripting knowledge.
*** Three years of continuous U.S. residency required ***
Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Information Security Intern
Prioritize employers with active H-1B histories
Companies that regularly sponsor H-1B visas for security roles are your best bet for long-term sponsorship. Check USCIS disclosure data for past H-1B visa filings in information security before applying to any internship.
Highlight your STEM degree field explicitly
If your degree is in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related STEM field, say so clearly in your resume and cover letter. This signals STEM OPT extension eligibility and makes sponsorship conversations easier for HR.
Get certifications that reduce employer risk
CompTIA Security+, CEH, or Google Cybersecurity Certificate demonstrate verified skills to employers unfamiliar with OPT. Certified interns face fewer sponsorship objections because employers see concrete, measurable qualifications beyond your degree alone.
Raise sponsorship early, not at offer time
Mention your OPT status in the first recruiter screen, not after an offer is extended. Employers who cannot sponsor will tell you immediately, saving weeks of time you could spend on receptive opportunities.
Target mid-size tech and defense contractors
Mid-size cybersecurity firms and defense contractors often hire OPT interns with conversion intent. They face talent shortages in security roles and have established immigration counsel, making the sponsorship process smoother than smaller startups.
Document your work authorization dates precisely
Know your OPT start date, expiration date, and STEM extension eligibility before every interview. Employers appreciate candidates who can answer work authorization questions confidently and without hesitation during recruiter screening calls.
Information Security Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Information Security Intern on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT work authorization is tied to your F-1 status, not to employer sponsorship. Your employer does not file anything with USCIS to hire you as an OPT intern. However, if you want to stay in the U.S. after your OPT expires, the employer will need to sponsor an H-1B or another visa. That future sponsorship question is what most employers are actually evaluating.
Do Information Security Intern roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
They often do, but it depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or another qualifying STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month extension. Confirm both conditions before accepting any offer.
How far in advance should I start applying for Information Security Intern roles on OPT?
Start applying three to four months before your intended start date. Security intern roles frequently require background checks, and some positions at defense contractors or financial institutions require security clearance processing, which adds weeks to the hiring timeline. Beginning early also gives you buffer time if your DSO needs to update your SEVIS record before your OPT start date.
Where can I find Information Security Intern jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by OPT and STEM OPT eligibility. Browsing on Migrate Mate saves time you would otherwise spend screening job listings that exclude candidates requiring future sponsorship. You can filter directly for security internships with employers who have sponsored visas before.
Will a security clearance requirement disqualify me as an OPT student?
Positions requiring an active clearance are generally not available to non-U.S. citizens and will disqualify OPT students. However, many Information Security Intern roles at private companies are clearance-eligible, not clearance-required, meaning the employer can sponsor your clearance later once you obtain a longer-term visa status. Read job descriptions carefully and look for the phrase 'must be a U.S. citizen' as the clearest disqualifier.