OPT Security Consultant Jobs
Security Consultant jobs on OPT are available across cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under STEM OPT, giving you a 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in computer science, information security, or a related field. Employers range from consulting firms to financial institutions and federal contractors.
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Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Commercial Security Consultant who specializes in growing a new client base within the commercial intrusion, access control, video surveillance & fire alarm verticals. This position requires a strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal skills, an aptitude for technology and the ability to develop industry related partnerships within an assigned territory.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive growth by building new customer relationships while maintaining existing ones within an assigned territory
- Communicate with new prospective clients to identify and understand their business and security needs; identify and suggest solutions based on those needs
- Design and present integrated security solutions to prospective and existing client base
- Develop relationships with relevant industry partners
- Identify new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities
- Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Utilize CRM for sales activity and backlog reporting
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, or relevant field
- A minimum 2 years of outside sales experience required
- Excellent communication, organizational & interpersonal skills
- Excellent sales & negotiation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software
OTHER DUTIES:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
- Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to travel
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Commercial Security Consultant who specializes in growing a new client base within the commercial intrusion, access control, video surveillance & fire alarm verticals. This position requires a strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal skills, an aptitude for technology and the ability to develop industry related partnerships within an assigned territory.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive growth by building new customer relationships while maintaining existing ones within an assigned territory
- Communicate with new prospective clients to identify and understand their business and security needs; identify and suggest solutions based on those needs
- Design and present integrated security solutions to prospective and existing client base
- Develop relationships with relevant industry partners
- Identify new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities
- Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Utilize CRM for sales activity and backlog reporting
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, or relevant field
- A minimum 2 years of outside sales experience required
- Excellent communication, organizational & interpersonal skills
- Excellent sales & negotiation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software
OTHER DUTIES:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
- Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to travel
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Consultant
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Security Consultant roles typically require a degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity. If your degree is on the STEM OPT designated list, you're eligible for a 24-month extension, giving employers significantly more time to sponsor your H-1B visa.
Target consulting firms with established OPT pipelines
Large consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and Booz Allen Hamilton regularly hire international graduates and have structured OPT and H-1B sponsorship processes. Smaller boutique firms often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor visas at all.
Obtain relevant certifications before applying
Security+ , CISSP, or CEH certifications signal credibility in a field where credentials carry real weight. These also reinforce that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation, which matters if your employer later files an H-1B on your behalf.
Address federal contractor clearance requirements early
Many Security Consultant roles at government contractors require a security clearance. F-1 OPT students are generally not eligible for clearances, so prioritize private-sector or commercial clients where clearance isn't a hard requirement during your OPT period.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before expiration
Submit your STEM OPT extension application well before your current OPT expires. USCIS recommends filing 90 days out. If filed on time, you get a 180-day automatic extension to keep working while the application is pending.
Have a clear answer about your post-OPT visa path
Employers want to know their investment is long-term. Be ready to explain the H-1B timeline, including lottery registration in March, and that STEM OPT gives you up to three cycles to get selected before your authorization runs out.
Security Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Consultant jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, Security Consultant roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, usually computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related discipline. The key is that the job description must require a degree, not just prefer one. Roles focused on risk assessment, penetration testing, or compliance architecture consistently meet this standard.
Can I work as a Security Consultant on OPT if my degree is in a non-STEM field?
Yes, standard 12-month OPT applies regardless of your major as long as your security consultant role is directly related to your field of study. However, without a STEM-designated degree, you won't qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which limits your window to find H-1B sponsorship to a single lottery cycle.
How do I find Security Consultant employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Security Consultant jobs specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't work for your situation. Historically, major employers of sponsored security consultants include firms like Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and Booz Allen Hamilton, all of which have active H-1B sponsorship histories visible in DOL disclosure data.
Are there OPT restrictions that affect Security Consultant roles at government contractors?
Yes, this is a real constraint. Many federal and defense contractor Security Consultant positions require a U.S. government security clearance, which F-1 OPT students are generally ineligible to hold. Focus your search on commercial cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and technology companies, where clearance is not a prerequisite for the role.
What happens to my Security Consultant job if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If you're on STEM OPT, a missed lottery doesn't end your authorization immediately. You have up to three H-1B registration cycles across your STEM extension period, giving you until your authorization expires to be selected. Some employers will also explore cap-exempt H-1B routes or alternative visas like the O-1A if you have demonstrable expertise in your field.