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Security Operations Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization while you build experience overseeing SOC teams, incident response, and security infrastructure.
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Locations: Redwood City, California, United States of America
Role ID
214064
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
People Experience & Workplaces
Work Model
Hybrid
Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Global Security Operations Center Program Manager
Scope of the role:
EA's Global Physical Security and Resilience team helps protect our people, workplaces, operations, and business continuity across EA's global footprint. We are looking for a GSOC Program Manager to support the strategy, governance, and performance of EA's Global Security Operations Center program.
You will report to the Director, Global Security Operations and work with regional security teams, Workplace Experience, IT, HR, Finance, Legal, vendors, and other internal partners.
What You Will Do
- You will manage GSOC programs, workflows, and service standards across multiple global locations.
- You will develop GSOC governance, compliance procedures, performance metrics processes.
- You will support staffing models, service coverage, vendor performance, and escalation processes to meet site specific and global operational needs.
- You will use case management, access control, CCTV, mass notification, travel risk, and analytics tools to improve GSOC operations.
- You will lead business case analysis, budget tracking, project planning, process improvement, and status reporting for assigned GSOC projects.
- You will translate operational needs into clear requirements, workflows, and measurable goals.
- You will build partnerships with our teams and external vendors to support, and scalable GSOC services.
What We Are Looking For
- Lead teams and performance management in a global environment across varied cultures
- Security operations center management
- Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance
- Strategic planning and program management in the global security domain
- Knowledge of cost estimating and fiscal management
- Solid decision-making and judgment
- Knowledge of 24/7 security monitoring processes, and applications to include Access Control and CCTV systems administration, use, and deployment
- AI data and analytics software experience
- Global travel risk and mass notifications systems
- Electronic Case Management applications
- Knowledge of current security technology and latest trends.
Experience
- 3-5 years in a similar role leading a Security Operations Center within a multinational corporate security or general operations team
- Experience with program management, planning, project execution, and partner coordination.
- Knowledge of 24 hour security monitoring operations, access control, CCTV, incident escalation, case management, mass notification, travel risk, and security technology platforms.
- Experience working across global teams, vendors, and partners.
- Budget tracking, cost estimating, metrics and analytics experience.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Corporate security, public safety, military, law enforcement, intelligence, or risk management experience.
- ASIS affiliation or relevant security certification.
- Experience with AI enabled analytics, automation, or data-driven security operations.
Pay Transparency - North America
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $127,700 - $190,600 USD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
General Information
Locations: Redwood City, California, United States of America
Role ID
214064
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
People Experience & Workplaces
Work Model
Hybrid
Description & Requirements
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Global Security Operations Center Program Manager
Scope of the role:
EA's Global Physical Security and Resilience team helps protect our people, workplaces, operations, and business continuity across EA's global footprint. We are looking for a GSOC Program Manager to support the strategy, governance, and performance of EA's Global Security Operations Center program.
You will report to the Director, Global Security Operations and work with regional security teams, Workplace Experience, IT, HR, Finance, Legal, vendors, and other internal partners.
What You Will Do
- You will manage GSOC programs, workflows, and service standards across multiple global locations.
- You will develop GSOC governance, compliance procedures, performance metrics processes.
- You will support staffing models, service coverage, vendor performance, and escalation processes to meet site specific and global operational needs.
- You will use case management, access control, CCTV, mass notification, travel risk, and analytics tools to improve GSOC operations.
- You will lead business case analysis, budget tracking, project planning, process improvement, and status reporting for assigned GSOC projects.
- You will translate operational needs into clear requirements, workflows, and measurable goals.
- You will build partnerships with our teams and external vendors to support, and scalable GSOC services.
What We Are Looking For
- Lead teams and performance management in a global environment across varied cultures
- Security operations center management
- Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance
- Strategic planning and program management in the global security domain
- Knowledge of cost estimating and fiscal management
- Solid decision-making and judgment
- Knowledge of 24/7 security monitoring processes, and applications to include Access Control and CCTV systems administration, use, and deployment
- AI data and analytics software experience
- Global travel risk and mass notifications systems
- Electronic Case Management applications
- Knowledge of current security technology and latest trends.
Experience
- 3-5 years in a similar role leading a Security Operations Center within a multinational corporate security or general operations team
- Experience with program management, planning, project execution, and partner coordination.
- Knowledge of 24 hour security monitoring operations, access control, CCTV, incident escalation, case management, mass notification, travel risk, and security technology platforms.
- Experience working across global teams, vendors, and partners.
- Budget tracking, cost estimating, metrics and analytics experience.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Corporate security, public safety, military, law enforcement, intelligence, or risk management experience.
- ASIS affiliation or relevant security certification.
- Experience with AI enabled analytics, automation, or data-driven security operations.
Pay Transparency - North America
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $127,700 - $190,600 USD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Operations Manager
Certifications close the experience gap
Credentials like CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH signal operational readiness to employers. Security operations hiring managers weigh certifications heavily, especially when candidates are earlier in their careers and seeking sponsorship consideration.
Target industries with dedicated security teams
Financial services, healthcare, and defense contractors maintain large SOC operations and hire regularly. These industries are also experienced with visa sponsorship processes, making them more receptive to OPT candidates than smaller organizations.
Quantify your SOC or incident response experience
Resume bullets that show scope, such as alerts triaged per day or mean time to detection improvements, are far more compelling than general descriptions. Hiring managers for manager-level roles want evidence of operational impact, not just task lists.
Frame yourself as a bridge between technical and leadership work
Security Operations Manager roles sit between hands-on engineering and executive reporting. Demonstrating that you can communicate risk to non-technical stakeholders while managing analysts makes you stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with a sponsorship track record
Migrate Mate surfaces Security Operations Manager roles from employers who have sponsored work visas before. Focusing your search there reduces time spent applying to companies unlikely to support OPT-to-H-1B transitions.
Security Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related STEM field, a Security Operations Manager role will typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization. Your DSO must verify the degree and job match before filing the extension.
How can I find Security Operations Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Security Operations Manager openings from employers with a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship. General job boards do not filter by sponsorship willingness, which means you can spend significant time applying to employers who will not consider OPT candidates. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles from sponsorship-friendly employers.
What degree backgrounds do employers expect for Security Operations Manager roles on OPT?
Most employers require or strongly prefer a bachelor's or master's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or information systems. These fields also align with STEM OPT eligibility, which matters for your authorization timeline. Some employers accept degrees in electrical engineering or related technical disciplines when paired with relevant certifications and experience.
How much experience do I need before applying for Security Operations Manager positions on OPT?
Most job postings list three to six years of experience in security operations, with at least one to two years in a supervisory or lead capacity. OPT students who have completed internships or graduate-level security coursework, hold recognized certifications, and can demonstrate hands-on SOC or incident response experience are competitive for junior manager or team lead roles that can grow into full manager titles.
Will employers see my OPT status as a barrier for a manager-level security role?
Some employers hesitate at manager-level roles because they assume higher-level hires require long-term commitment before H-1B sponsorship makes financial sense. The strongest counter is demonstrating your STEM OPT timeline clearly, showing you offer 36 months of authorized work, and targeting employers in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and defense who are already experienced with sponsorship processes and value retaining strong security leadership.