OPT Information Security Manager Jobs
Information Security Manager jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or support STEM OPT extensions, since most roles demand a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. With 24-month STEM OPT available, you have meaningful runway to build U.S. leadership experience in a field where demand consistently outpaces supply.
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- Conduct information security risk assessments across applications, IT infrastructure, business processes, projects, and third-party environments.
- Support the maintenance and updating of the Information Security Risk Register, including risk treatment plans, remediation progress, and supporting documentation.
- Perform third-party security reviews and vendor risk assessments in collaboration with Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders.
- Support the development, review, maintenance, and lifecycle management of information security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, attestations, and exceptions.
- Collect, validate, maintain, and organize compliance and control evidence to support internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections, and assurance activities.
- Monitor and track risk remediation plans, coordinating follow-up activities with risk owners, control owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support information security control assessments and effectiveness reviews to evaluate alignment with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain Governance, Risk, & Compliance documentation, repositories, risk and compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting materials to support effective governance and management oversight.
- Assist with preparation of executive-level reporting, governance committee presentations, and risk review documentation to communicate information security risks, control gaps, and remediation progress.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance GRC processes through standardization, automation, improved documentation, and repeatable workflows.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in information security, cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of industry-recognized cybersecurity, information security, and risk management frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI, SOX, FAIR, or comparable standards.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity and IT risk assessments, compliance reviews, internal and external audits, control testing and assurance, third-party risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and enhance security and risk management documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and stakeholder-ready presentations.
- Relevant industry certifications preferred, including CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent cybersecurity, audit, and risk management certifications.
Here is more information:
Position: Information Security & Compliance Analyst
Term: 12+ month contract
Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite only Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $50-54/hr
Responsibilities:
- Conduct information security risk assessments across applications, IT infrastructure, business processes, projects, and third-party environments.
- Support the maintenance and updating of the Information Security Risk Register, including risk treatment plans, remediation progress, and supporting documentation.
- Perform third-party security reviews and vendor risk assessments in collaboration with Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders.
- Support the development, review, maintenance, and lifecycle management of information security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, attestations, and exceptions.
- Collect, validate, maintain, and organize compliance and control evidence to support internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections, and assurance activities.
- Monitor and track risk remediation plans, coordinating follow-up activities with risk owners, control owners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support information security control assessments and effectiveness reviews to evaluate alignment with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain Governance, Risk, & Compliance documentation, repositories, risk and compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting materials to support effective governance and management oversight.
- Assist with preparation of executive-level reporting, governance committee presentations, and risk review documentation to communicate information security risks, control gaps, and remediation progress.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance GRC processes through standardization, automation, improved documentation, and repeatable workflows.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in information security, cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of industry-recognized cybersecurity, information security, and risk management frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI, SOX, FAIR, or comparable standards.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity and IT risk assessments, compliance reviews, internal and external audits, control testing and assurance, third-party risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and enhance security and risk management documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and stakeholder-ready presentations.
- Relevant industry certifications preferred, including CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent cybersecurity, audit, and risk management certifications.
Here is more information:
Position: Information Security & Compliance Analyst
Term: 12+ month contract
Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite only Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $50-54/hr
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Information Security Manager
Target STEM OPT-eligible degree fields
Information Security Manager roles almost always require a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems, all STEM-designated fields. Confirming your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you significantly more time to secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
Prioritize large enterprises and regulated industries
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, defense contractors, and large tech companies maintain dedicated security teams and established H-1B sponsorship pipelines. These employers hire Information Security Managers regularly and are far more likely to have immigration infrastructure already in place.
Lead with certifications alongside your OPT status
CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications signal readiness for a management-level security role. Employers weighing sponsorship costs are more willing to invest when a candidate reduces onboarding risk with industry-recognized credentials that validate both technical depth and leadership competency.
Apply before your OPT start date if possible
Information Security Manager searches typically take longer than individual contributor roles. Starting your job search three to four months before OPT begins gives employers time to complete hiring processes without feeling pressured by your authorization timeline.
Frame your visa timeline clearly and confidently
Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume authorization complexity. Explaining that you're authorized to work immediately, with a STEM extension available, and that H-1B sponsorship happens later, removes uncertainty and keeps hiring conversations focused on your qualifications.
Highlight compliance and risk management experience
Information Security Managers who can demonstrate experience with NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP frameworks stand out strongly. Employers in regulated industries treat compliance expertise as a direct business need, which strengthens the case for sponsoring your visa.
Information Security Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Information Security Manager on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students authorized for OPT can work as Information Security Managers without any additional visa sponsorship during the OPT period. Your OPT EAD card is your work authorization. If your degree is in a STEM field like computer science or cybersecurity, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total post-graduation work authorization.
Does the Information Security Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
The role itself does not determine STEM OPT eligibility, but your degree does. If your bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information security, or electrical engineering, and your employer qualifies, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Most Information Security Manager positions explicitly require STEM degrees, so the extension is commonly available to candidates in this field.
How do I find Information Security Manager jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will not hire international candidates. Information Security Manager roles at large enterprises, government contractors, and financial institutions are the most common sponsoring employers. Searching on Migrate Mate by role and filtering for sponsorship-friendly employers is the most direct approach.
Is Information Security Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Information Security Manager is consistently recognized as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems. USCIS expects a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties. Roles involving security policy development, risk management, and team leadership within an IT security function meet this standard.
What should I do if my OPT expires before I receive an H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT or STEM OPT expires, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status until October 1 of the fiscal year the H-1B takes effect. This automatic extension allows you to continue working without interruption. Coordinating your H-1B filing timeline with your employer well before your OPT expiration date is essential to avoid any gap in work authorization.