OPT Security Manager Jobs
Security Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor or extend your work authorization before your EAD expires. Most roles sit in corporate security, healthcare, or critical infrastructure, where a bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field is standard. STEM OPT extension eligibility varies by degree classification.
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We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary:
Performance Food Group is looking for a talented Information Security Analyst to play a key role in supporting Information and Privacy Risk Management aspects of the company as a member of the Information Security Department. PFG is in the midst of establishing a Risk Management function that focuses on identifying, quantifying, communicating, and tracking risks associated with information assets. Reporting to the Manager of Information Security Risk Management and working with IT and line of business stakeholders, the analyst will have a heavy focus on compliance with internal/external policies/statutes, IT Risk Management, and Third Party Risk.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct risk assessments and maintain risk register. Perform assessments of IT controls processes, and systems, identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance design/operational effectiveness while reducing the cost of compliance. Conduct periodic readouts and risk reviews with IT teams and segment/line of business stakeholders to convey risk and influence decision making
- Assist in maintaining security exception lifecycle, including qualifying associated risk, determining compensating controls, communicating with IT and LOB stakeholders.
- Assist in development of evaluative risk frameworks for new and emerging technologies, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence
- Maintain Business Impact Analysis. Work with IT and LOB teams to maintain Business Impact Analysis, establishing risk categorizations for applications and infrastructure based on mission criticality and sensitivity of hosted data.
- Assist in development and implementation of Enterprise Crown Jewels program. Work with IT, LOB teams, and security control owners to define and govern control parameters for critical applications and technologies.
- KPI/KRI Development and Reporting. Assist in development of control-based Key Risk Indicators and Key Performance Indicators across business segments. Assist in developing associated governance model and metric tiers for consumption by various levels of stakeholders, up to and including the Board of Directors.
- Support IT Risk and exception management governance forums across business segments with varying operational models and business context.
- Support PFG’s Third Party Risk Management Program, assessing third parties for inherent and residual risk based on the nature of their services and their ability to appropriately secure PFG data and provide dependent services.
- Negotiate the inclusion of security requirements into third party contract agreements.
- Develop and Maintain IT Audit and Control documentation.
- Support necessary governance forums (committees, working groups) to ensure sound decision-making and stakeholder communications.
- Identify and report on non-compliance with regulatory mandates (i.e. Sarbanes Oxley section 404 PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).
- Support operational audits as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- 1 - 3 Years of experience
- Experience in developing, communicating, and presenting security or risk concepts to varying audiences
- Experience with evaluating AI initiatives through a security risk lens
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks
- Development and implementation of security policies
- Experience conducting security maturity assessments
- Development and implementation of security controls
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Experience in assisting with process improvement initiatives
- Hold relevant security certifications or willingness to pursue additional certifications
- Continuous learning mindset
- Experience performing IT and security risk assessments, using both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, quantify, and communicate risk
- Working knowledge of privacy statutes including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Experience with Data Classification, Data Security, and Data Loss Prevention methods and tools, specifically Microsoft Azure Information Protection
- Strong MS Office skills (specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, Visio)
- Strong process analysis and engineering skills
- Experience conducting and documenting business impact analysis, designing and implementing Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans
- Experience with IT assurance mandates/frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley, CobIT
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated high level of analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence cross functional and highly matrixed business and IT stakeholders
Company description
Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Job Description:
We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary:
Performance Food Group is looking for a talented Information Security Analyst to play a key role in supporting Information and Privacy Risk Management aspects of the company as a member of the Information Security Department. PFG is in the midst of establishing a Risk Management function that focuses on identifying, quantifying, communicating, and tracking risks associated with information assets. Reporting to the Manager of Information Security Risk Management and working with IT and line of business stakeholders, the analyst will have a heavy focus on compliance with internal/external policies/statutes, IT Risk Management, and Third Party Risk.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct risk assessments and maintain risk register. Perform assessments of IT controls processes, and systems, identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance design/operational effectiveness while reducing the cost of compliance. Conduct periodic readouts and risk reviews with IT teams and segment/line of business stakeholders to convey risk and influence decision making
- Assist in maintaining security exception lifecycle, including qualifying associated risk, determining compensating controls, communicating with IT and LOB stakeholders.
- Assist in development of evaluative risk frameworks for new and emerging technologies, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence
- Maintain Business Impact Analysis. Work with IT and LOB teams to maintain Business Impact Analysis, establishing risk categorizations for applications and infrastructure based on mission criticality and sensitivity of hosted data.
- Assist in development and implementation of Enterprise Crown Jewels program. Work with IT, LOB teams, and security control owners to define and govern control parameters for critical applications and technologies.
- KPI/KRI Development and Reporting. Assist in development of control-based Key Risk Indicators and Key Performance Indicators across business segments. Assist in developing associated governance model and metric tiers for consumption by various levels of stakeholders, up to and including the Board of Directors.
- Support IT Risk and exception management governance forums across business segments with varying operational models and business context.
- Support PFG’s Third Party Risk Management Program, assessing third parties for inherent and residual risk based on the nature of their services and their ability to appropriately secure PFG data and provide dependent services.
- Negotiate the inclusion of security requirements into third party contract agreements.
- Develop and Maintain IT Audit and Control documentation.
- Support necessary governance forums (committees, working groups) to ensure sound decision-making and stakeholder communications.
- Identify and report on non-compliance with regulatory mandates (i.e. Sarbanes Oxley section 404 PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).
- Support operational audits as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- 1 - 3 Years of experience
- Experience in developing, communicating, and presenting security or risk concepts to varying audiences
- Experience with evaluating AI initiatives through a security risk lens
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks
- Development and implementation of security policies
- Experience conducting security maturity assessments
- Development and implementation of security controls
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Experience in assisting with process improvement initiatives
- Hold relevant security certifications or willingness to pursue additional certifications
- Continuous learning mindset
- Experience performing IT and security risk assessments, using both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, quantify, and communicate risk
- Working knowledge of privacy statutes including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Experience with Data Classification, Data Security, and Data Loss Prevention methods and tools, specifically Microsoft Azure Information Protection
- Strong MS Office skills (specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, Visio)
- Strong process analysis and engineering skills
- Experience conducting and documenting business impact analysis, designing and implementing Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans
- Experience with IT assurance mandates/frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley, CobIT
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated high level of analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence cross functional and highly matrixed business and IT stakeholders
Company description
Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Manager
Target industries with structured compliance teams
Hospitals, financial institutions, and federal contractors regularly hire Security Managers and have HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. These employers are far less likely to dismiss your application over visa status than smaller firms.
Lead with your EAD timeline upfront
Security roles often involve background checks and extended onboarding. Tell recruiters your exact OPT expiration date early so they can confirm timelines align before investing weeks in the hiring process for both sides.
Clarify whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Security Management programs under CIP code 43.0116 are STEM-designated, giving you a 24-month extension. Confirm your specific degree program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify for the longer authorization period.
Emphasize certifications that reduce employer hesitation
Credentials like CPP, PSP, or CISSP signal professional credibility and reduce the perceived risk of sponsoring an international hire. Employers weigh whether you're worth the administrative effort, and certifications shift that calculation in your favor.
Frame H-1B sponsorship as a long-term retention tool
Security Managers who understand operations deeply are expensive to replace. When discussing your future with hiring managers, frame H-1B visa sponsorship as protecting their investment in training you, not as a favor you're asking for.
Research employers before applying, not after
Check whether a company has previously sponsored H-1B visas using OFLC disclosure data before you apply. Employers with no sponsorship history require a much longer conversation than those who've done it multiple times before.
Security Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Security Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as your job is directly related to your degree field and you have a valid EAD. Security Manager roles typically qualify under degrees in security management, criminal justice, or business administration. Your DSO must confirm the role meets the OPT employment definition before you start.
Does a Security Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your program falls under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as 43.0116 for Security and Loss Prevention Services, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension.
How do I find Security Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers and lists Security Manager roles from employers with sponsorship history. Searching general job boards surfaces openings with no indication of sponsorship willingness, which wastes significant time during a period when your OPT clock is running.
Will employers sponsor H-1B for a Security Manager role?
Some will. Employers in healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure who rely on experienced Security Managers tend to be more willing to sponsor because turnover is costly. Your strongest positioning is demonstrating institutional knowledge and operational continuity that would be difficult to replace, making the sponsorship cost worthwhile for the employer.
Can I switch employers while working as a Security Manager on OPT?
Yes, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. The new role must also be directly related to your degree field. If you have STEM OPT, your new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you'll need to file an updated Form I-983 training plan.