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Product Security Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, cybersecurity, or software engineering. Many employers in this field sponsor H-1B visas, and STEM OPT extensions give you up to three years of authorized work to build the experience needed to qualify.
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We are looking for a Security Product Manager, Perimeter Defense reporting directly to the Head of Defensive Engineering.
You will define and drive the strategy, roadmap, governance, and security outcomes for Perimeter Defense. Working across Security, GTS, application teams, and infrastructure teams, you will help ensure the organization's perimeter is continuously understood, assessed, protected, and improved.
This role is focused on bringing together multiple security capabilities and stakeholders to deliver measurable security outcomes and reduce perimeter risk.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of Global Cyber Security, Defensive Engineering, a function that is vital to protecting the firm, its clients, and its critical business services from cyber threats.
As the organization's technology landscape continues to evolve, maintaining visibility into internet-facing assets and ensuring appropriate security controls are in place is increasingly important. This role helps establish a consistent approach to perimeter security by bringing together capabilities such as attack surface management, vulnerability management, web application protection, responsible disclosure, bug bounty programs, and security testing to improve the overall security posture.
What you will be responsible for
As a Security Product Manager, Perimeter Defense, you will:
- Define and maintain the strategy, roadmap, and security outcomes for the Perimeter Defense product.
- Establish visibility into perimeter-facing assets, including applications, infrastructure, domains, APIs, cloud services, and other externally accessible technologies.
- Identify gaps in security coverage and partner with the appropriate teams to drive improvements.
- Partner with GTS product owners and engineering teams to ensure security requirements and priorities are reflected in platform roadmaps.
- Help drive continuous assurance through attack surface management, vulnerability management, security testing, and related security capabilities.
- Define onboarding requirements and security standards for new perimeter-facing services and technologies.
- Establish metrics, reporting, and governance processes to measure effectiveness and communicate risk and progress to leadership.
- Support audit, regulatory, risk, and control assurance activities related to perimeter security.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate security risks and requirements into practical business and technology outcomes.
- Understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as vulnerability management, perimeter security, application security, cloud security, or attack surface management.
- Experience coordinating initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in cybersecurity, technology, risk management, product management, or related disciplines.
- Familiarity with security technologies and controls such as vulnerability management, firewalls, web application security, cloud security, or related areas.
- Relevant cybersecurity or product management certifications are a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work effectively across global teams and multiple stakeholder groups.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in security, product management, and driving measurable business outcomes.
Work Requirement
- Hybrid work model in accordance with company policy.
- Flexibility to support global teams across multiple time zones as needed.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $202,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Security Product Manager, Perimeter Defense reporting directly to the Head of Defensive Engineering.
You will define and drive the strategy, roadmap, governance, and security outcomes for Perimeter Defense. Working across Security, GTS, application teams, and infrastructure teams, you will help ensure the organization's perimeter is continuously understood, assessed, protected, and improved.
This role is focused on bringing together multiple security capabilities and stakeholders to deliver measurable security outcomes and reduce perimeter risk.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of Global Cyber Security, Defensive Engineering, a function that is vital to protecting the firm, its clients, and its critical business services from cyber threats.
As the organization's technology landscape continues to evolve, maintaining visibility into internet-facing assets and ensuring appropriate security controls are in place is increasingly important. This role helps establish a consistent approach to perimeter security by bringing together capabilities such as attack surface management, vulnerability management, web application protection, responsible disclosure, bug bounty programs, and security testing to improve the overall security posture.
What you will be responsible for
As a Security Product Manager, Perimeter Defense, you will:
- Define and maintain the strategy, roadmap, and security outcomes for the Perimeter Defense product.
- Establish visibility into perimeter-facing assets, including applications, infrastructure, domains, APIs, cloud services, and other externally accessible technologies.
- Identify gaps in security coverage and partner with the appropriate teams to drive improvements.
- Partner with GTS product owners and engineering teams to ensure security requirements and priorities are reflected in platform roadmaps.
- Help drive continuous assurance through attack surface management, vulnerability management, security testing, and related security capabilities.
- Define onboarding requirements and security standards for new perimeter-facing services and technologies.
- Establish metrics, reporting, and governance processes to measure effectiveness and communicate risk and progress to leadership.
- Support audit, regulatory, risk, and control assurance activities related to perimeter security.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate security risks and requirements into practical business and technology outcomes.
- Understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as vulnerability management, perimeter security, application security, cloud security, or attack surface management.
- Experience coordinating initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in cybersecurity, technology, risk management, product management, or related disciplines.
- Familiarity with security technologies and controls such as vulnerability management, firewalls, web application security, cloud security, or related areas.
- Relevant cybersecurity or product management certifications are a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work effectively across global teams and multiple stakeholder groups.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in security, product management, and driving measurable business outcomes.
Work Requirement
- Hybrid work model in accordance with company policy.
- Flexibility to support global teams across multiple time zones as needed.
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $202,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Product Security Engineer
Target companies with dedicated security teams
Large tech companies and fintech firms with established product security functions are far more likely to sponsor visas than early-stage startups. Look for organizations that have filed H-1B petitions for security engineering roles in previous years.
Frame your experience around product risk, not just tools
Employers want engineers who understand how security fits into the product lifecycle. Highlight threat modeling, secure design reviews, or vulnerability triage work rather than listing certifications alone. That framing signals engineering judgment, not just technical skill.
Get your STEM OPT extension filed early
Product Security Engineer qualifies as a STEM role under CIP code 11.0701 (Computer Science). File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires to avoid any gap in work authorization during your job search.
Address sponsorship directly in your cover letter
Many hiring managers assume international candidates require expensive or complicated sponsorship. A single sentence clarifying that you're authorized to work on OPT and eligible for H-1B sponsorship removes that uncertainty before it becomes a reason to pass on your application.
Pursue roles on the product engineering side, not just IT security
Product Security Engineers embedded in software development teams are more likely to be hired by engineering-forward companies that sponsor visas routinely. IT or compliance-focused security roles often sit in departments with less H-1B filing history.
Build a portfolio of documented security work
Open-source security tooling contributions, CVE disclosures, or documented bug bounty findings give hiring managers concrete evidence of your skills. This is especially useful when competing against candidates who already hold full work authorization.
Product Security Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Product Security Engineer qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Product Security Engineer roles fall under STEM-designated fields, most commonly computer science (CIP code 11.0701) or computer and information systems security (CIP code 11.1003). If your degree is in one of these fields, you're eligible to apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization.
Do employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Product Security Engineers?
Yes. Product Security Engineer is classified as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines because it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Large technology companies, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations with mature security programs file H-1B petitions for this role regularly. You can browse companies currently hiring on Migrate Mate to identify those with a track record of sponsorship.
Can I work as a Product Security Engineer on day-one OPT before finding a STEM employer?
Yes, as long as your employment is directly related to your degree field. Your initial 12-month OPT period doesn't require a formal training plan. Once you move to a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and you'll need a signed training plan (Form I-983) on file. Confirm your employer's E-Verify status before accepting an offer.
What degree backgrounds typically qualify for Product Security Engineer roles on OPT?
Most Product Security Engineer positions require a degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or a closely related field. Some employers also accept electrical engineering or mathematics degrees when the candidate has demonstrated security experience. Your OPT work authorization must be tied to your specific degree field, so confirm the role aligns before applying.
How should I handle the sponsorship question if an employer says they don't sponsor visas?
Clarify that you're currently authorized to work on OPT and won't need sponsorship immediately. Many employers who say they don't sponsor are actually unfamiliar with OPT. If they're unwilling to consider future H-1B sponsorship at all, it's worth moving on. Focus your search on companies that have sponsored security engineering roles before.