OPT Infrastructure Automation Engineer Jobs
Infrastructure Automation Engineer roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech, with strong demand from companies that regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Your OPT period gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available for qualifying degrees in computer science, engineering, or information systems.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
Position Description
GEICO is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on our Infrastructure Automation Tools team to help drive our tech transformation from a traditional IT model to one focused on engineering excellence, good code and documentation hygiene, and creating resilient architectures driven by automation. This team is focused on automated tools and infrastructure as code to streamline operations on our Openstack private cloud, our network, and our hardware fleet. Managing a private cloud in an enterprise environment requires knowledge of hardware, virtualization, operating systems, and infrastructure automation.
Position Responsibilities
As an infrastructure automation engineer, you will:
- Drive innovation of OS and firmware update strategies to ensure good testing, stability, performance, security, and remote management capabilities
- Develop tools and processes for automated testing of servers and operating system images
- Develop tools to monitor server fleet health and performance, focusing on strategic upgrades, proactive maintenance, and quick response to hardware, firmware, and detecting anomalies
- Devise and implement automation scripts and tools for a wide range of fleet management tasks using a combination of IaC (Ansible, Terraform, etc) and traditional programming languages like Python, Go, and Rust
- Work closely with our Openstack, Storage (ceph), and Hybrid Cloud teams to understand the automation needs for managing our private cloud, and understand the potential impact of OS and Firmware updates
- Develop hardware lifecycle strategies, assessing ongoing performance, cost-effectiveness, and longevity from procurement to decommissioning
- Keep a finger on the pulse of industry innovations, especially concerning CPU, chipset, storage, GPU, firmware, and BMC developments, ready to lead adaptation and advancement within our infrastructure
Desired Experience and Qualifications
- Professional development experience in one or more of: Python, Go, Rust, C
- Familiarity with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform in an enterprise private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in OS and firmware management strategies in a private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in systems/server management working with technologies like Redfish, BMC, and IPMI standards and crafting solutions for enhanced remote management of server hardware
- Familiarity with architecture and management of server hardware, particularly focusing on CPU, chipset, storage, and GPU integration, and interoperability standards
- Understanding of OpenStack and proven success in elevating server fleet management and automation practices
- Experience implementing logging and dashboards with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to integration details
- Industry certifications that endorse expertise in hardware engineering, firmware management, or data center operations are highly beneficial
- Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $160,000.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
Why Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
Position Description
GEICO is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on our Infrastructure Automation Tools team to help drive our tech transformation from a traditional IT model to one focused on engineering excellence, good code and documentation hygiene, and creating resilient architectures driven by automation. This team is focused on automated tools and infrastructure as code to streamline operations on our Openstack private cloud, our network, and our hardware fleet. Managing a private cloud in an enterprise environment requires knowledge of hardware, virtualization, operating systems, and infrastructure automation.
Position Responsibilities
As an infrastructure automation engineer, you will:
- Drive innovation of OS and firmware update strategies to ensure good testing, stability, performance, security, and remote management capabilities
- Develop tools and processes for automated testing of servers and operating system images
- Develop tools to monitor server fleet health and performance, focusing on strategic upgrades, proactive maintenance, and quick response to hardware, firmware, and detecting anomalies
- Devise and implement automation scripts and tools for a wide range of fleet management tasks using a combination of IaC (Ansible, Terraform, etc) and traditional programming languages like Python, Go, and Rust
- Work closely with our Openstack, Storage (ceph), and Hybrid Cloud teams to understand the automation needs for managing our private cloud, and understand the potential impact of OS and Firmware updates
- Develop hardware lifecycle strategies, assessing ongoing performance, cost-effectiveness, and longevity from procurement to decommissioning
- Keep a finger on the pulse of industry innovations, especially concerning CPU, chipset, storage, GPU, firmware, and BMC developments, ready to lead adaptation and advancement within our infrastructure
Desired Experience and Qualifications
- Professional development experience in one or more of: Python, Go, Rust, C
- Familiarity with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform in an enterprise private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in OS and firmware management strategies in a private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in systems/server management working with technologies like Redfish, BMC, and IPMI standards and crafting solutions for enhanced remote management of server hardware
- Familiarity with architecture and management of server hardware, particularly focusing on CPU, chipset, storage, and GPU integration, and interoperability standards
- Understanding of OpenStack and proven success in elevating server fleet management and automation practices
- Experience implementing logging and dashboards with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to integration details
- Industry certifications that endorse expertise in hardware engineering, firmware management, or data center operations are highly beneficial
- Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $160,000.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Automation Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship histories
Companies that have filed H-1B petitions for infrastructure or DevOps roles in recent years are your strongest leads. A sponsorship history signals that the company understands the process and is willing to invest in it for the right candidate.
Align your resume with infrastructure-as-code terminology
Hiring managers filter for Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, and Kubernetes by keyword. Make sure your resume reflects the specific tools the job posting mentions. Vague descriptions of automation work will get screened out before anyone reads your visa status.
Raise OPT early in conversations with smaller companies
Smaller employers often assume sponsorship is complicated or expensive. Clarifying that OPT requires no employer filing, no fees, and no government petitions removes the most common objection before it becomes a reason to pass on your application.
Emphasize the STEM OPT extension timeline proactively
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension, mention it. Employers planning ahead want to know they have at least three years to work with you before any H-1B decision becomes urgent. That runway matters in hiring conversations.
Build a portfolio around infrastructure automation projects
Public GitHub repositories showing CI/CD pipelines, cloud provisioning scripts, or Kubernetes configurations give technical interviewers something concrete to evaluate. For this role specifically, demonstrated work often carries more weight than academic credentials alone.
Focus applications on cloud-heavy industries with consistent hiring cycles
Financial services, healthcare technology, and SaaS companies maintain infrastructure teams year-round and hire more predictably than startups. These sectors also have established legal and HR processes for international employees, reducing friction during the offer stage.
Infrastructure Automation Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Infrastructure Automation Engineer jobs typically sponsor OPT students?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and enterprise companies with dedicated DevOps or platform engineering teams. Because infrastructure automation is a specialized skill set, employers are often willing to work with OPT candidates they might not accommodate in more general roles. Migrate Mate lists Infrastructure Automation Engineer roles from employers with verified sponsorship histories, so you can filter by that criteria directly.
Does my degree field affect OPT eligibility for this role?
Your OPT must be authorized for a field of study directly related to your job. Infrastructure Automation Engineer roles typically qualify under computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems degrees. If your degree is in a closely related field, the connection needs to be defensible, meaning your coursework should reasonably overlap with the technical responsibilities of the role.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers during the job?
OPT is tied to your period of authorization, not to a specific employer. You can change employers during your OPT window as long as the new role is in a related field and you report the change to your DSO within ten days. Your employer does not need to file anything with USCIS for the job change, which makes lateral moves relatively straightforward during OPT.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to Infrastructure Automation Engineer roles?
It can, provided your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering degrees are included. The role itself also needs to meet the formal training plan requirements, which your employer satisfies by completing Form I-983. Most technology companies with established HR teams handle this process routinely for engineering hires.
How much time do I have between jobs before my OPT is at risk?
OPT allows a cumulative unemployment limit of 90 days, or 150 days if you have an approved STEM extension. Days accumulate from your OPT start date, not from when you leave a job. If a job search or transition takes longer than expected, that time counts against your limit, so moving quickly between roles or maintaining part-time work in your field helps preserve your authorized period.