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Security Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this field include financial institutions, defense contractors, and technology companies.
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Get Access To All JobsSUMMARY: An information security professional with advanced expertise in developing, configuring, deploying, and supporting numerous security tools and configuration. Knowledgeable in best and emerging practices in various information security domains.
POSITION: Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.
LOCATION: 201 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
- Cyber Threat Landscape & Modeling: Deep understanding of current attack techniques, adversary behaviors, and threat modeling methodologies used to proactively identify emerging risks.
- Advanced Research & OSINT: Proven ability to conduct robust open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering across public forums, the dark web, and proprietary databases to identify active threats.
- Critical Thinking & Attribution: Strong analytical skills to synthesize disparate data points, evaluate source reliability, and track adversary infrastructure to develop actionable intelligence while avoiding cognitive bias.
- Intelligence Tooling & Platforms: Proficiency with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
- Incident Response Support: Proven track record of collaborating with incident response and hunt teams to contextualize active breaches, provide pivot points, and accelerate remediation efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides Level 2 support and root cause analysis problem management for security events/incidents.
- Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and host-based security systems.
- Conducts log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats coming from multiple sources.
- Supports the resolution of security incidents. Creates and updates standard operating procedures as appropriate.
- Reviews alerts and data from sensors and documents formal, technical incident reports. Prepares the analysis and reporting of security activities to management.
- May provide security expertise across multiple technical platforms.
- Identifies meaningful insights about Arvest threat environment and assists in development of plans to improve its information security posture.
- Correlates network, cloud, and endpoint activity across environments to identify attacks and unauthorized use.
- May be required to perform work after hours.
- May participate in on-call rotations as needed.
- Understands and complies with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to job duties. This includes but is not limited to; completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
- Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
- Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation. Promote professionalism at all times.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or equivalent relevant work or military experience, is required.
- 3 years of relevant experience is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Information Security Management frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, etc., is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of frameworks such as MITRE, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, etc., is required.
- CompTIA Security+, MITRE ATT&CK Defender (MAD), or equivalent certification, is preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to identify critical infrastructure systems that were designed without system security considerations.
- Must be able to begin work on time and have regular work attendance.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers and customers, both existing and prospective, regardless of personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to perform several tasks at once and rotate job tasks.
- Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
- Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division, or bank to attend meetings.
- Must be able to lead and participate in productive networks with internal and external business partners, process experts, and the vendor community.
- Must be able to develop and deliver training and educational opportunities on security issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, including overnight, and via automobile and air.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Grade 15I
Pay Range: $84850 - $106060 per year
Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.
SUMMARY: An information security professional with advanced expertise in developing, configuring, deploying, and supporting numerous security tools and configuration. Knowledgeable in best and emerging practices in various information security domains.
POSITION: Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.
LOCATION: 201 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
- Cyber Threat Landscape & Modeling: Deep understanding of current attack techniques, adversary behaviors, and threat modeling methodologies used to proactively identify emerging risks.
- Advanced Research & OSINT: Proven ability to conduct robust open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering across public forums, the dark web, and proprietary databases to identify active threats.
- Critical Thinking & Attribution: Strong analytical skills to synthesize disparate data points, evaluate source reliability, and track adversary infrastructure to develop actionable intelligence while avoiding cognitive bias.
- Intelligence Tooling & Platforms: Proficiency with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
- Incident Response Support: Proven track record of collaborating with incident response and hunt teams to contextualize active breaches, provide pivot points, and accelerate remediation efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides Level 2 support and root cause analysis problem management for security events/incidents.
- Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and host-based security systems.
- Conducts log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats coming from multiple sources.
- Supports the resolution of security incidents. Creates and updates standard operating procedures as appropriate.
- Reviews alerts and data from sensors and documents formal, technical incident reports. Prepares the analysis and reporting of security activities to management.
- May provide security expertise across multiple technical platforms.
- Identifies meaningful insights about Arvest threat environment and assists in development of plans to improve its information security posture.
- Correlates network, cloud, and endpoint activity across environments to identify attacks and unauthorized use.
- May be required to perform work after hours.
- May participate in on-call rotations as needed.
- Understands and complies with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to job duties. This includes but is not limited to; completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
- Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
- Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation. Promote professionalism at all times.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or equivalent relevant work or military experience, is required.
- 3 years of relevant experience is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Information Security Management frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, etc., is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of frameworks such as MITRE, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, etc., is required.
- CompTIA Security+, MITRE ATT&CK Defender (MAD), or equivalent certification, is preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to identify critical infrastructure systems that were designed without system security considerations.
- Must be able to begin work on time and have regular work attendance.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers and customers, both existing and prospective, regardless of personality, presence, or communication style.
- Must be able to perform several tasks at once and rotate job tasks.
- Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
- Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division, or bank to attend meetings.
- Must be able to lead and participate in productive networks with internal and external business partners, process experts, and the vendor community.
- Must be able to develop and deliver training and educational opportunities on security issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, including overnight, and via automobile and air.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Grade 15I
Pay Range: $84850 - $106060 per year
Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Analyst
Lead with your security clearance eligibility
Many Security Analyst roles require or prefer candidates eligible for U.S. security clearances. As an F-1 OPT student, you're generally not eligible for clearances, so target commercial sector roles at banks, cloud providers, and healthcare companies instead.
Emphasize STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Cybersecurity and information systems degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mention this early in your cover letter and interviews so employers understand you have up to 36 months of work authorization without H-1B visa sponsorship immediately.
Target employers with established OPT hiring tracks
Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and technology companies hire Security Analysts regularly and have HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller firms without dedicated compliance staff often decline OPT candidates due to unfamiliarity, not unwillingness.
Certifications compensate for experience gaps
CompTIA Security+, CEH, or AWS Security certifications signal job-readiness to employers who may hesitate on OPT candidates. Holding a recognized certification before applying reduces perceived hiring risk and strengthens your application against candidates with more work history.
Address your OPT timeline proactively
Prepare a clear one or two sentence explanation of your authorization status and end date. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often overestimate complexity. Framing it as straightforward employer registration through E-Verify removes a common objection before it becomes a reason to pass.
Build a portfolio of practical security work
Capture threat analysis reports, vulnerability assessments, or CTF competition writeups in a portfolio. Security Analyst hiring managers evaluate analytical judgment directly, and documented practical work strengthens your case significantly when your U.S. work experience is limited by OPT timing.
Security Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Security Analyst positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. The role itself must be directly related to your degree program. Confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies with your Designated School Official before applying, since the extension is tied to your field of study, not just the job title.
Will security clearance requirements block me from Security Analyst roles on OPT?
Many government-facing and defense contractor roles require U.S. security clearances that F-1 OPT students are not eligible for. This eliminates a portion of the Security Analyst market, but a substantial number of commercial sector roles at banks, cloud providers, healthcare systems, and SaaS companies carry no clearance requirement. Filtering your search to private sector employers opens up the majority of available positions. Migrate Mate lists OPT-eligible Security Analyst roles in the commercial sector.
Can I start a Security Analyst job before my OPT EAD card arrives?
No. You cannot begin working as a Security Analyst, or any paid role, until your EAD card is in hand and your OPT start date has been reached. Apply early and account for USCIS processing times of three to five months. Some students apply for OPT up to 90 days before their program end date to minimize the gap between graduation and when they can legally start work.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I get laid off from a Security Analyst role?
F-1 OPT students on post-completion OPT can accumulate up to 90 days of unemployment, or 150 days if on STEM OPT extension. A layoff counts toward that limit from your last day of employment. Report the job change to your DSO immediately and begin your search right away. Staying under the unemployment cap is critical to maintaining valid F-1 status.
Do Security Analyst employers need to do anything special to hire me on OPT?
For standard OPT, employers must enroll in E-Verify if they want to hire a STEM OPT extension student. For initial OPT, E-Verify is not required, but most large employers already participate. Your employer also needs to sign a training plan form as part of the STEM OPT extension application. Walking your HR contact through this process clearly, and early, significantly improves your chances of moving forward in the hiring process.