OPT Network Coordinator Jobs
Network Coordinator jobs on OPT typically fall under computer and information systems roles, which qualify as STEM-adjacent positions at many employers. Your 12-month OPT clock starts at your program end date, and STEM extension eligibility depends on your degree field. Roles involving network infrastructure, IT coordination, or systems support are strong matches.
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Get Access To All JobsSCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of SCDHH’s systems and services. Strong candidate must have hands-on experience with:
- Data network design best practices
- Routing and switching protocols
- Network security best practices
- On-premise and/or cloud networking environments
This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.
The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
Security Program Experience:
Strongly desired experience includes:
- CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks
- Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures
- Supporting security considerations for multi-tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations
Technical Experience:
Candidates should have hands-on experience with:
- Secure network design principles
- Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
- Switching and Routing
- Enterprise Firewalls
- Network auditing
- IDS/IPS platforms
- Network security monitoring
- SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred)
- Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
- Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
- Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
- Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
- Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
- Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency
- Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
- Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency’s approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services
- Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
- Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls
- Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
- Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200
- Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
- Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
- Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
- Perform additional SOC duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- Approximately 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
- Hands-on experience in IT security or system administration
- Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
- Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- Experience working in regulatory environments
- Experience supporting health IT or state government
- Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
- Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS)
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience
- A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CISSP or Security+
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The Office of Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of SCDHH’s systems and services. Strong candidate must have hands-on experience with:
- Data network design best practices
- Routing and switching protocols
- Network security best practices
- On-premise and/or cloud networking environments
This role requires someone who can contribute independently on technical tasks and support more senior analysts on complex initiatives.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a hands-on technical role reporting to the Office of Cybersecurity SOC lead.
The analyst will support SCDHHS leadership, business units, partners, and vendors in day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
Security Program Experience:
Strongly desired experience includes:
- CMS ARC-AMPE, HIPAA, NIST or other FISMA RMF frameworks
- Performing repeatable security processes supporting compliant enterprise architectures
- Supporting security considerations for multi-tenant cloud environments and vendor integrations
Technical Experience:
Candidates should have hands-on experience with:
- Secure network design principles
- Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
- Switching and Routing
- Enterprise Firewalls
- Network auditing
- IDS/IPS platforms
- Network security monitoring
- SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk (Preferred)
- Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
- Cloud Infrastructure Security (Preferred)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist in maturing network security and compliance solutions
- Investigate and respond to daily network alerts
- Perform network security assessments for proposed firewall and infrastructure changes
- Conduct technical analysis for network security planning and engineering
- Review and assessment of connectivity, website block and firewall rule requests to ensure they do not present an elevated risk to the agency
- Analyze on-premise and cloud networks for potential threats
- Develop, review, and analyze network traffic reports that violate the agency’s approved standards governing Ports, Protocols and Services
- Monitor emerging threat vectors and recommend countermeasures
- Collaborate with other areas of the agency to implement security controls
- Support cloud and on-premise network changes and enhancement projects
- Ensure compliance with ARC-AMPE, HIPAA and SCDIS-200
- Assist with KPI creation and trend report monitoring
- Participate in firewall configuration reviews and ruleset recertification
- Provide guidance on best practices to technical teams
- Perform additional SOC duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- Approximately 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network design, implementation, or support
- Hands-on experience in IT security or system administration
- Working knowledge of secure network design, security architecture, compliance tools, data protection, and access models
- Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and network telemetry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- Experience working in regulatory environments
- Experience supporting health IT or state government
- Familiarity with FISMA, NIST, CMS ARC-AMPE, and HIPAA security and privacy standards
- Cloud network security controls (Azure or AWS)
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent experience
- A network security centric certification such as PCNSE or CCNA
PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CISSP or Security+
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Network Coordinator
Verify your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Network Coordinator roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related CIP code. Confirm your program's STEM designation with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer authorization.
Apply early and track your OPT expiration date
OPT applications must be filed up to 90 days before your program end date. Missing that window means losing work authorization. Start your job search at least three months before graduation to avoid a gap between your start date and EAD arrival.
Target employers with existing IT infrastructure teams
Companies with dedicated network or IT departments are more experienced managing OPT employees and e-Verify compliance. Mid-size technology firms, healthcare systems, and universities frequently hire Network Coordinators and are familiar with F-1 work authorization requirements.
Frame your network experience around business outcomes
Employers unfamiliar with OPT sometimes hesitate over perceived compliance complexity. Focusing your resume on measurable outcomes, like uptime improvements or cost reductions, shifts the conversation toward your value rather than your visa status during initial screening.
Understand the e-Verify requirement for STEM OPT extension
Employers must be enrolled in e-Verify to hire you during a STEM OPT extension. Confirm this before accepting an offer. Many large corporations and government contractors already use e-Verify, making them reliable targets for candidates planning to extend their authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Network Coordinator roles
Not every job board surfaces visa-friendly postings clearly. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse Network Coordinator openings at employers already comfortable sponsoring and managing OPT work authorization without guessing.
Network Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Coordinator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title itself. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or another STEM-designated program, and the Network Coordinator role is directly related to that field, you're likely eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your CIP code, not your employer's job description.
Can I start a Network Coordinator job before my EAD card arrives?
No. You cannot legally begin working until you physically have your EAD card in hand. The approval notice alone is not sufficient. Apply for OPT as early as possible, up to 90 days before your program end date, to reduce the gap between graduation and your first day. Some employers will hold a start date for a few weeks, but not indefinitely.
How do I find Network Coordinator jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Network Coordinator roles from employers already familiar with F-1 OPT work authorization. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't hire on OPT. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers at the start significantly improves your offer rate.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from a Network Coordinator role?
You have a cumulative 90-day unemployment limit during standard OPT, which extends to 150 days if you're on a STEM extension. The clock runs from your OPT start date, not your layoff date. You're required to report the change to your DSO within 10 days. Finding a new role quickly is critical, so resume your job search immediately.
Do Network Coordinator roles typically require e-Verify enrollment from the employer?
E-Verify enrollment is only required if you're on a STEM OPT extension. For standard 12-month OPT, any authorized employer can hire you regardless of e-Verify status. Once you apply for the STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled. Confirm e-Verify status before accepting any offer if you plan to pursue the extension.