Security Project Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Security Project Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before your OPT period ends. Most roles fall under specialty occupation criteria, making STEM OPT extension eligibility common in this field. Your 12- or 24-month window matters, so targeting sponsorship-ready employers from day one is essential.
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SKYOVI is a fast-growing technology and services company specializing in software platforms and operational solutions for the telecommunications and broadband industry. We work with leading fiber broadband service providers to support large-scale network expansion, digital transformation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
In addition to delivering program management and consulting services, SKYOVI develops modern cloud-based platforms that help telecom organizations manage complex project portfolios, vendor coordination, and infrastructure deployment at scale.
Our team works closely with telecom operators to support the expansion of next-generation fiber networks across new and existing markets.
Role Overview
SKYOVI is seeking a Project Manager – Fiber Network Physical and Cyber Security. The Project Manager plays a vital role in leading and ensuring the timely, secure, and compliant deployment of our Technology projects with a primary focus on Physical & Cyber Security, Network Automation, IT/Systems, and Risk Mitigation. This role is heavily centered on driving Cyber Security initiatives that protect our fiber network infrastructure, customer data, and critical systems from evolving threats.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management of Cyber Security projects (including vulnerability management, threat detection, access control, incident response planning, and compliance initiatives), ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest security standards.
- Maintain detailed project trackers and prepare regular Cyber Security status reporting for senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Collaborate across Technology, Network, IT, and Security teams to deliver integrated Cyber Security solutions that support the expanding fiber network.
- Manage projects from conceptual stage through launch, with special emphasis on scheduling, defining security requirements, deliverables, risk assessments, and executive reporting.
- Monitor project performance, proactively identify and remove roadblocks related to security controls or compliance, implement corrective actions, and escalate risks as needed.
- Be fully engaged and able to speak to the status, risks, and mitigation plans of all ongoing Cyber Security projects at any time.
- Demonstrate consistent ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of Cyber Security and risk-mitigation initiatives.
- Champion change and drive continuous process improvement in security practices and project delivery methodologies.
- Promote a collaborative and positive team environment with a strong security-first mindset.
- Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience with a strong emphasis on Cyber Security projects in telecommunications, technology, or a related field.
- Direct experience supporting or leading Cyber Security initiatives is required.
- Experience supporting voice engineering teams or voice services is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles, technologies, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), and best practices.
- Demonstrated project management skills with proven success delivering complex Cyber Security programs.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in high-stakes security environments.
- Ability to research, troubleshoot, and solve Cyber Security and technical problems quickly.
- Ability to identify and remove project roadblocks, escalating security risks when necessary.
- Ability to report or speak to Cyber Security project status, risks, and metrics at any time.
- Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple Cyber Security projects simultaneously.
- Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams toward secure outcomes.
- Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, threat-evolving environment.
- Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
- Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment in security-sensitive situations.
- Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines while maintaining security posture.
- Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills, with the ability to explain technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and threat landscapes.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service while upholding the highest security standards.
Pay: $65,260.84 - $78,593.70 per year
Work Location: Remote
About SKYOVI
SKYOVI is a fast-growing technology and services company specializing in software platforms and operational solutions for the telecommunications and broadband industry. We work with leading fiber broadband service providers to support large-scale network expansion, digital transformation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
In addition to delivering program management and consulting services, SKYOVI develops modern cloud-based platforms that help telecom organizations manage complex project portfolios, vendor coordination, and infrastructure deployment at scale.
Our team works closely with telecom operators to support the expansion of next-generation fiber networks across new and existing markets.
Role Overview
SKYOVI is seeking a Project Manager – Fiber Network Physical and Cyber Security. The Project Manager plays a vital role in leading and ensuring the timely, secure, and compliant deployment of our Technology projects with a primary focus on Physical & Cyber Security, Network Automation, IT/Systems, and Risk Mitigation. This role is heavily centered on driving Cyber Security initiatives that protect our fiber network infrastructure, customer data, and critical systems from evolving threats.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management of Cyber Security projects (including vulnerability management, threat detection, access control, incident response planning, and compliance initiatives), ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest security standards.
- Maintain detailed project trackers and prepare regular Cyber Security status reporting for senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Collaborate across Technology, Network, IT, and Security teams to deliver integrated Cyber Security solutions that support the expanding fiber network.
- Manage projects from conceptual stage through launch, with special emphasis on scheduling, defining security requirements, deliverables, risk assessments, and executive reporting.
- Monitor project performance, proactively identify and remove roadblocks related to security controls or compliance, implement corrective actions, and escalate risks as needed.
- Be fully engaged and able to speak to the status, risks, and mitigation plans of all ongoing Cyber Security projects at any time.
- Demonstrate consistent ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of Cyber Security and risk-mitigation initiatives.
- Champion change and drive continuous process improvement in security practices and project delivery methodologies.
- Promote a collaborative and positive team environment with a strong security-first mindset.
- Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience with a strong emphasis on Cyber Security projects in telecommunications, technology, or a related field.
- Direct experience supporting or leading Cyber Security initiatives is required.
- Experience supporting voice engineering teams or voice services is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles, technologies, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), and best practices.
- Demonstrated project management skills with proven success delivering complex Cyber Security programs.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in high-stakes security environments.
- Ability to research, troubleshoot, and solve Cyber Security and technical problems quickly.
- Ability to identify and remove project roadblocks, escalating security risks when necessary.
- Ability to report or speak to Cyber Security project status, risks, and metrics at any time.
- Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple Cyber Security projects simultaneously.
- Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams toward secure outcomes.
- Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, threat-evolving environment.
- Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
- Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment in security-sensitive situations.
- Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines while maintaining security posture.
- Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills, with the ability to explain technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and threat landscapes.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service while upholding the highest security standards.
Pay: $65,260.84 - $78,593.70 per year
Work Location: Remote
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Security Project Manager
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Know exactly how many months remain on your OPT and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Sharing this proactively helps employers assess sponsorship timelines before investing in interviews, reducing friction on both sides.
Target employers with federal security contracts
Government contractors in cybersecurity and physical security infrastructure routinely hire Security Project Managers and have established immigration sponsorship programs. These organizations understand visa timelines and are accustomed to supporting OPT and H-1B transitions.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job. Emphasize coursework in information security, risk management, or systems engineering when your degree is in a related but not identical discipline to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Highlight cross-functional project experience
Security Project Managers who can demonstrate leadership across IT, compliance, and physical security teams are harder to replace. Concrete examples of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects make employers more willing to invest in long-term sponsorship.
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Does a Security Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Security Project Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Roles that blend security architecture oversight with project delivery are well-positioned, but general project management with only incidental security involvement may face more scrutiny.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension as a Security Project Manager?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or engineering, and your employer meets the E-Verify requirement. Security Project Manager roles at technology firms, defense contractors, and cybersecurity companies frequently qualify. Your Designated School Official can confirm whether your specific degree CIP code is on the STEM OPT extension list before you apply.
Where can I find Security Project Manager jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Security Project Manager roles specifically filtered for employers willing to sponsor OPT and H-1B candidates. Searching Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies that have already indicated sponsorship readiness, which saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer will not support your visa status.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Security Project Manager contract ends between projects?
OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment, or 150 days for STEM OPT extension holders. If your contract ends and you are between engagements, that gap counts toward your unemployment limit. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends, and begin securing your next role as quickly as possible to avoid exhausting your authorized unemployment period.
Do security clearance requirements affect OPT eligibility for this role?
Some Security Project Manager positions require U.S. government security clearances, which are generally unavailable to non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents. OPT students holding F-1 status are almost never eligible for cleared positions. Focus your search on unclassified roles at commercial cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and technology companies, where clearance is not a prerequisite.
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