OPT Security Engineering Manager Jobs
Security Engineering Manager roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in tech leadership. Employers in this space frequently sponsor H-1B visas, and your STEM OPT extension gives you up to three years of work authorization to demonstrate leadership value before transitioning to long-term status.
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Position Summary
The Information Security Senior Manager supports the AVP of Security Operations and is responsible for a variety of information security functions within the Information Technology department.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Develop and maintain security design and configuration documentation to ensure effective delivery and continual improvement of network solutions.
- Responsible for tracking and ensuring remediation of technical items identified from vulnerability management program, audits, penetration testing, etc.
- Strong experience with Cyber Security Incident Response
- Experience working with the following types of security systems; SIEM, IDS/IPS, Next Generation Firewalls, DLP, FIM, SAST, database security, etc.
- Experience working with secure coding standards and tools.
- Assisting in troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of security issues.
- Conduct and attend project meetings to provide security and governance input throughout project lifecycles.
- Research, evaluate and drive next-generation security technologies and concepts to keep security ahead of the curve.
- Continual and daily research on what is happening in the security world - threat levels, new exploits, vulnerability research, etc.
- Influence decision-makers in the areas of secure network design, access/authentication controls, IaaS and others.
- Collaborate within IT and other teams to address identified gaps in areas where there are no appropriate or insufficient information security controls or solutions.
- Educate, train and work collaboratively across the development teams on building secure platforms and implementing security best practices
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or 5 years of relevant work history.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Must possess a strong team work ethic, with the ability to work with personnel at all levels in all departments.
- Familiar with audit and compliance functions.
- Possess skills in technical writing.
- Highly organized work habits.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good knowledge of computer terminology.
Credit One Bank, N.A. is a data-driven financial services company based in Las Vegas. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of credit card products for people in all stages of financial life. Credit One Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations can be made for those who require them, including access to job applications and workplace accommodations. Employment at Credit One Bank is based on mutual consent (also known as at-will). This means that employees and the Bank may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Please contact the recruiter for this position to learn more. Credit One Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.
Description
Position Summary
The Information Security Senior Manager supports the AVP of Security Operations and is responsible for a variety of information security functions within the Information Technology department.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Develop and maintain security design and configuration documentation to ensure effective delivery and continual improvement of network solutions.
- Responsible for tracking and ensuring remediation of technical items identified from vulnerability management program, audits, penetration testing, etc.
- Strong experience with Cyber Security Incident Response
- Experience working with the following types of security systems; SIEM, IDS/IPS, Next Generation Firewalls, DLP, FIM, SAST, database security, etc.
- Experience working with secure coding standards and tools.
- Assisting in troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of security issues.
- Conduct and attend project meetings to provide security and governance input throughout project lifecycles.
- Research, evaluate and drive next-generation security technologies and concepts to keep security ahead of the curve.
- Continual and daily research on what is happening in the security world - threat levels, new exploits, vulnerability research, etc.
- Influence decision-makers in the areas of secure network design, access/authentication controls, IaaS and others.
- Collaborate within IT and other teams to address identified gaps in areas where there are no appropriate or insufficient information security controls or solutions.
- Educate, train and work collaboratively across the development teams on building secure platforms and implementing security best practices
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or 5 years of relevant work history.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Must possess a strong team work ethic, with the ability to work with personnel at all levels in all departments.
- Familiar with audit and compliance functions.
- Possess skills in technical writing.
- Highly organized work habits.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good knowledge of computer terminology.
Credit One Bank, N.A. is a data-driven financial services company based in Las Vegas. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of credit card products for people in all stages of financial life. Credit One Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations can be made for those who require them, including access to job applications and workplace accommodations. Employment at Credit One Bank is based on mutual consent (also known as at-will). This means that employees and the Bank may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Please contact the recruiter for this position to learn more. Credit One Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Engineering Manager
Target employers with established security organizations
Large tech companies, financial institutions, and defense contractors maintain dedicated security teams that regularly hire managers. These employers have existing H-1B sponsorship infrastructure, making OPT-to-visa transitions more predictable and less dependent on one-off approvals.
Highlight your technical depth alongside leadership experience
Security Engineering Manager roles require both hands-on expertise and team management. Emphasize your background in areas like threat modeling, vulnerability management, or cloud security. Employers sponsoring visas want managers who can execute, not just oversee.
Start your H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
STEM OPT gives you up to 36 months, but H-1B lottery registration opens in March. Map your OPT expiration against H-1B cap timelines early so your employer has enough lead time to file a petition without gaps in your authorization.
Pursue roles at cap-exempt institutions when possible
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B lottery. A Security Engineering Manager role at one of these employers means sponsorship without lottery risk, a significant advantage for OPT students.
Demonstrate measurable security outcomes in your application
Quantify your impact with specifics: reduced incident response times, vulnerabilities remediated, compliance frameworks implemented. Employers who sponsor visas are investing long-term in your career, and concrete results justify that commitment far more than general leadership claims.
Understand your STEM OPT reporting obligations
On STEM OPT, you must report employer changes to your DSO within five business days and submit a self-evaluation every 12 months. Security Engineering Manager roles often involve employer transitions, so knowing these requirements prevents inadvertent status violations.
Security Engineering Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Security Engineering Managers in the United States?
Yes. Security Engineering Manager is a specialty occupation that qualifies for F-1 OPT work authorization. If your degree is in computer science, information security, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field, you're also eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years total to work in this role.
Do Security Engineering Manager roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at larger technology companies, financial services firms, and enterprises with mature security programs. Security leadership is consistently in high demand, and employers who have invested in building a security organization are generally motivated to retain strong managers through the H-1B process. Migrate Mate lists Security Engineering Manager roles specifically filtered for sponsorship-open employers.
Does a Security Engineering Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or electrical engineering, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you qualify for the 24-month extension. Your DSO at your university processes the extension application through your school.
What should OPT students know about employer verification requirements for this role?
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, sign a training plan (Form I-983) with you, and supervise your work in a way consistent with your degree field. For Security Engineering Manager roles, your I-983 should clearly connect your security responsibilities to your degree. Employers unfamiliar with OPT obligations may need guidance from their HR or legal teams.
How competitive are Security Engineering Manager roles for OPT candidates compared to individual contributor positions?
Manager-level roles require demonstrated leadership experience, which can be harder to show early in a career. However, OPT candidates with three to five years of security engineering experience and clear examples of leading projects or small teams are genuinely competitive. Focusing on employers who promote from within or hire early managers gives you the strongest entry point.