Infrastructure Security Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Infrastructure Security Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in cybersecurity, network engineering, or systems administration. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this field regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making it a viable long-term path.
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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works.
Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role will be hybrid in LinkedIn’s Sunnyvale campus. LinkedIn's members entrust us with their information every day and we take their security seriously. Our core value of putting our members first powers all the decisions we make, including how we manage and protect the data of our members and customers. We never stop working to ensure LinkedIn is secure. We follow industry standards and have developed our own best practices to stay ahead of the increasing number of threats facing all Internet services and infrastructure. LinkedIn is looking for a Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer to be an integral part of our Information Security organization. LinkedIn's Platform Security team provides security architecture and design services throughout the organization as we scale our platform to support 1 billion+ members across the globe. Our vision is to appropriately secure all infrastructure and data systems that power the LinkedIn experience and the tooling that empowers engineers. In this role, you will help LinkedIn continue its journey of innovation, and keep us at the forefront of the world as an organization worthy of the trust people place in us. We are a multi-functional team, composed of self-driven individuals that take the hypothetical and wrap it in real-world tradeoffs in why, what, and how. We secure production workflows, harden existing design patterns, and are a voice for security on cutting edge engineering initiatives. As a Security Partner, you will own and be responsible for the security risk posture of a partner engineering organization, while striving to shift the security engagement to the left. You will build and maintain deep relationships with the partner organization, and contribute to building a frictionless engagement model with the Security Organization.
Responsibilities:
- You will partner with architects, engineers and software engineers across the organization; build threat models, design secure systems, perform security design assessments, paint the overall risk picture, and help find solutions for the risks and vulnerabilities you identify.
- You will build necessary proof of concepts to ensure viability of security recommendations in the Li tech stack.
- You will articulate and communicate risk decisions effectively and drive security initiatives within the partner organization.
- You will influence technical architecture based on risk decisions derived from security assessments.
- You will identify and coach Security "Champions" within your partner organization.
- You will mentor team members to uplevel technical and interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in information security principles; such as threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, or cryptography.
- 4+ years experience and in-depth knowledge of container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, or control plane security.
- 3+ years experience with security in cloud environments and Linux deployments.
- 3+ years of experience in scripting languages such as Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, and cryptography.
- 8+ years of experience in container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, and control plane security.
- Experience working in organizations securing massively scaled networks and systems.
- Ability to work across teams and communicate concisely and clearly to partners.
- You thrive in taking initiative and helping set direction when needed and adapt well to an ever evolving environment.
Suggested Skills
- Infrastructure Security
- Container Security
- Cloud Security
- Technical Leadership
Compensation
- Pay Range: $152,000 to $248,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
- Having interviews in an accessible location
- Being accompanied by a service dog
- Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
Company Description
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works.
Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role will be hybrid in LinkedIn’s Sunnyvale campus. LinkedIn's members entrust us with their information every day and we take their security seriously. Our core value of putting our members first powers all the decisions we make, including how we manage and protect the data of our members and customers. We never stop working to ensure LinkedIn is secure. We follow industry standards and have developed our own best practices to stay ahead of the increasing number of threats facing all Internet services and infrastructure. LinkedIn is looking for a Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer to be an integral part of our Information Security organization. LinkedIn's Platform Security team provides security architecture and design services throughout the organization as we scale our platform to support 1 billion+ members across the globe. Our vision is to appropriately secure all infrastructure and data systems that power the LinkedIn experience and the tooling that empowers engineers. In this role, you will help LinkedIn continue its journey of innovation, and keep us at the forefront of the world as an organization worthy of the trust people place in us. We are a multi-functional team, composed of self-driven individuals that take the hypothetical and wrap it in real-world tradeoffs in why, what, and how. We secure production workflows, harden existing design patterns, and are a voice for security on cutting edge engineering initiatives. As a Security Partner, you will own and be responsible for the security risk posture of a partner engineering organization, while striving to shift the security engagement to the left. You will build and maintain deep relationships with the partner organization, and contribute to building a frictionless engagement model with the Security Organization.
Responsibilities:
- You will partner with architects, engineers and software engineers across the organization; build threat models, design secure systems, perform security design assessments, paint the overall risk picture, and help find solutions for the risks and vulnerabilities you identify.
- You will build necessary proof of concepts to ensure viability of security recommendations in the Li tech stack.
- You will articulate and communicate risk decisions effectively and drive security initiatives within the partner organization.
- You will influence technical architecture based on risk decisions derived from security assessments.
- You will identify and coach Security "Champions" within your partner organization.
- You will mentor team members to uplevel technical and interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
- 4+ years of experience in information security principles; such as threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, or cryptography.
- 4+ years experience and in-depth knowledge of container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, or control plane security.
- 3+ years experience with security in cloud environments and Linux deployments.
- 3+ years of experience in scripting languages such as Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in threat modeling, security architecture, secure system design, system and network security, big data security, authentication and security protocols, and cryptography.
- 8+ years of experience in container security, data security, network security, CI/CD security, and control plane security.
- Experience working in organizations securing massively scaled networks and systems.
- Ability to work across teams and communicate concisely and clearly to partners.
- You thrive in taking initiative and helping set direction when needed and adapt well to an ever evolving environment.
Suggested Skills
- Infrastructure Security
- Container Security
- Cloud Security
- Technical Leadership
Compensation
- Pay Range: $152,000 to $248,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
- Having interviews in an accessible location
- Being accompanied by a service dog
- Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Security Engineer
Lead with clearance eligibility early
Many infrastructure security roles require or prefer security clearances. Be upfront that as an OPT student you're not currently clearance-eligible. This filters out roles where sponsorship is impossible and saves time for both sides.
Highlight STEM OPT's 36-month window
Degrees in computer science, information security, or electrical engineering typically qualify for STEM OPT extension. Mentioning your 36-month authorization window directly addresses employer concerns about short work authorization timelines.
Get certified before you apply
Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or AWS Security Specialty make your profile competitive with domestic candidates. Hiring managers in this field treat certifications as strong proxies for hands-on readiness in a short interview window.
Focus your resume on infrastructure-specific tools
Generic security experience won't stand out. Emphasize specific tools like Terraform, Ansible, Palo Alto firewalls, or SIEM platforms. Employers filling infrastructure security roles want candidates who can contribute to existing tech stacks immediately.
Research employers' H-1B filing history before applying
Check which companies have consistently filed H-1B petitions for security engineering roles using public OFLC disclosure data. Applying to proven sponsors dramatically improves your odds of finding a role that converts to long-term status.
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Do Infrastructure Security Engineer jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related STEM field, your infrastructure security role will typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total. Your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.
Do infrastructure security employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Large technology companies, financial institutions, and cloud service providers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for infrastructure security engineers. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given its degree requirements in computer science or a related field. You can browse infrastructure security roles from verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I work in infrastructure security if a role mentions a security clearance requirement?
It depends on whether the clearance is required or preferred. Most OPT students are not eligible for U.S. security clearances, which typically require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence. If a posting lists clearance as required, the role is almost certainly not accessible to you. Roles where clearance is listed as preferred but not required are worth pursuing.
What counts as a qualifying employer for STEM OPT in this field?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and the work must be directly related to your degree. For infrastructure security engineers, roles at technology companies, consulting firms, financial services companies, and healthcare organizations commonly satisfy both requirements. Government contractors may also qualify unless the specific position requires a clearance that restricts non-citizens.
How do I find Infrastructure Security Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
The most efficient approach is to search platforms that filter specifically for visa-friendly employers. Migrate Mate is built for F-1 OPT students and surfaces infrastructure security roles from employers with a demonstrated record of sponsoring work visas. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor at all.
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