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Online Teacher roles can be strong OPT fits when the position requires a degree in education, a specific subject area, or instructional design. Most employers hire for part-time or contract work, so confirm the role offers enough authorized hours to satisfy your OPT employment requirement before applying.
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Control Risks is looking to hire an Online Threat Intelligence Researcher to support a major client of ours. This position will conduct open-source intelligence research to support our client's threat intelligence program. The role will provide open source intelligence support, focusing on Person of Interest research. OSINT analysts also support Executive Protection and employee, facility, event safety and security by providing persistent situational awareness research and support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor, triage, and assess high-volume intelligence alerts from OSINT and security platforms, identifying potential risks to employees.
- Conduct deeper-dive investigations into relevant threats and provide actionable insights to support incident response.
- Support response efforts for incidents impacting remote employees and travelers, including monitoring and communications during active events.
- Refine and optimize search queries and alerting frameworks to reduce noise and improve intelligence quality.
- Produce written reports outlining findings identified from threat monitoring and OSINT research.
- Partner closely with Corporate Security leadership to prioritize alerts, manage workload, and enhance intelligence processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional studies, or a related discipline
- 1+ years of experience in intelligence, travel security, protective intelligence, security analysis, threat management, risk management or a related field
- Proven ability to accurately draw conclusions by synthesizing raw data and information from multiple, unrelated sources into a finished comprehensive product
- Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis.
- Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in directing, collecting, and analyzing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.
- Practical knowledge of the deep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is $80000-95000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.
INTRODUCTION
Control Risks is looking to hire an Online Threat Intelligence Researcher to support a major client of ours. This position will conduct open-source intelligence research to support our client's threat intelligence program. The role will provide open source intelligence support, focusing on Person of Interest research. OSINT analysts also support Executive Protection and employee, facility, event safety and security by providing persistent situational awareness research and support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor, triage, and assess high-volume intelligence alerts from OSINT and security platforms, identifying potential risks to employees.
- Conduct deeper-dive investigations into relevant threats and provide actionable insights to support incident response.
- Support response efforts for incidents impacting remote employees and travelers, including monitoring and communications during active events.
- Refine and optimize search queries and alerting frameworks to reduce noise and improve intelligence quality.
- Produce written reports outlining findings identified from threat monitoring and OSINT research.
- Partner closely with Corporate Security leadership to prioritize alerts, manage workload, and enhance intelligence processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional studies, or a related discipline
- 1+ years of experience in intelligence, travel security, protective intelligence, security analysis, threat management, risk management or a related field
- Proven ability to accurately draw conclusions by synthesizing raw data and information from multiple, unrelated sources into a finished comprehensive product
- Practical knowledge of open-source intelligence collection and threat analysis.
- Ability to prepare concise written reports with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in directing, collecting, and analyzing information, including following leads, in order to produce timely and actionable intelligence.
- Practical knowledge of the deep and dark web threat landscape preferable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
- We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
- Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
- Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position is $80000-95000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Online Teacher
Confirm the role meets the OPT employment definition
OPT requires work directly related to your degree. A biology graduate teaching science courses qualifies; tutoring unrelated subjects likely doesn't. Review your degree field against the course subject before applying to avoid jeopardizing your OPT authorization.
Address full-time hours upfront with contract roles
Many online teaching positions are part-time or per-course contracts. STEM OPT requires at least 20 hours per week. Clarify expected weekly hours and ask whether you can combine multiple courses or sections to meet that threshold before accepting.
Document your employer relationship carefully
Some online teaching platforms classify instructors as independent contractors. OPT permits self-employment in your field, but you must actively work in the role. Keep contracts, payment records, and course schedules as documentation for your Designated School Official.
Highlight subject-matter expertise, not just teaching experience
Employers hiring online teachers care most about demonstrated knowledge in the subject area. Lead your application with your academic background and any research, publications, or projects that prove deep familiarity with the content you'll be teaching.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship timelines during your first interview
Online education companies vary widely on visa sponsorship. Raise the H-1B visa question early rather than after an offer. This filters out employers who won't sponsor and gives you time to plan if your OPT end date is approaching within the next year.
Target institutions over platforms for sponsorship likelihood
Accredited colleges, K-12 school districts, and edtech companies with HR infrastructure are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than individual course platforms. Prioritize these employers when your OPT timeline is short and you need a visa path after authorization expires.
Online Teacher OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Online Teacher job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. A graduate in education, English, mathematics, or a specific subject area teaching that content online qualifies. The connection between your degree and the teaching subject must be clear. Your DSO can help you evaluate whether a specific offer meets the requirement before you accept.
Can I work as an online teacher on OPT if the position is part-time or contract?
You can, but check your hours carefully. Post-completion OPT requires at least 20 hours of qualifying work per week. Part-time and per-course contracts often fall below this threshold. You're allowed to combine multiple online teaching positions to meet the requirement, as long as each role is related to your degree field.
Where can I find Online Teacher jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness. Searching there helps you avoid wasting time on employers who won't consider candidates with OPT status. Focus on accredited institutions, edtech companies, and K-12 platforms, which are more likely to have structured onboarding processes for international employees.
Do online teaching employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly. Accredited universities and larger edtech companies with established HR departments are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than independent course platforms or small tutoring networks. Contract and gig-based online teaching roles rarely come with sponsorship. Ask about the employer's H-1B history during the interview process before making decisions based on assumed future sponsorship.
How do I document my OPT employment if I teach online through a platform that treats me as an independent contractor?
OPT permits self-employment, so independent contractor status doesn't automatically disqualify the work. You'll need to maintain thorough documentation: signed contracts, course schedules, payment records, and any student enrollment data that confirms active teaching. Bring this documentation to your DSO regularly so your SEVIS record accurately reflects your employment status throughout your OPT period.