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Systems Security Engineer jobs are among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech. Employers across defense contracting, finance, and cloud infrastructure regularly sponsor H-1B visa and O-1 visas. STEM OPT extension eligibility applies, giving you up to three years of authorized work to build your security career.
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As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $84,600 to $94,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
JOB EXPECTATION: Engage in job duties outlined below, to reduce risk exposure in areas of cyber and physical security; and to promote our mission of safeguarding the people, property, reputation and shareholder value of the corporation.
PURPOSE: Perform cyber and physical identity and access management project work while following internal procedures and ensuring compliance with industry regulatory requirements. Gather evidence for audit or regulatory requirements to ensure cyber and physical security meets compliance. Support continuous cyber and physical risk assessments and gap analyses ensuring gaps are mitigated as needed. Respond to access management ticket queue by provisioning or revoking requested access while following internal procedures and ensuring compliance with industry regulatory requirements. Investigate cyber and physical access related issues. Update process document, policies, and procedures. Provide 24/7 on-call support, on a rotational basis, to answer high priority service requests.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Activities include (but are not limited to) the support of user onboarding, job transfers, terminations, contractor conversions, ID badging and physical access, IT application user access provisioning/revocation, identity and access control system maintenance, troubleshooting on failed AGS/ACAS automated processes, and response to user/business inquiries.
- Establish and maintain relationships with business and security partners.
- Perform cyber and physical security transactional access control activities on behalf of Corporate and Information Security Services (CISS), HR, Business Unit, and IT application owners in support of security risk management, compliance, and business requirements.
- Proactively apply cyber security as well as business knowledge to tasks and activities.
- Provide excellent service to customers across the Enterprise.
- Utilize best practices to improve products and services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, or 6 years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree.
- 3 years experience in identity and access management.
- Technical expertise in Active Directory and provisioning system and request tools.
- Deep understanding of identity and access management practices, tools, and processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively and manage workload efficiently.
- Self-motivated, driven to achieve success and focused on personal continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow through.
- Proficiency with PC workstation applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Apple iOS systems.
- Knowledge of Oracle’s Identity Governance system and Software House’s CCure physical access control system.
- Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders.
WHO WE ARE
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $84,600 to $94,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
JOB EXPECTATION: Engage in job duties outlined below, to reduce risk exposure in areas of cyber and physical security; and to promote our mission of safeguarding the people, property, reputation and shareholder value of the corporation.
PURPOSE: Perform cyber and physical identity and access management project work while following internal procedures and ensuring compliance with industry regulatory requirements. Gather evidence for audit or regulatory requirements to ensure cyber and physical security meets compliance. Support continuous cyber and physical risk assessments and gap analyses ensuring gaps are mitigated as needed. Respond to access management ticket queue by provisioning or revoking requested access while following internal procedures and ensuring compliance with industry regulatory requirements. Investigate cyber and physical access related issues. Update process document, policies, and procedures. Provide 24/7 on-call support, on a rotational basis, to answer high priority service requests.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Activities include (but are not limited to) the support of user onboarding, job transfers, terminations, contractor conversions, ID badging and physical access, IT application user access provisioning/revocation, identity and access control system maintenance, troubleshooting on failed AGS/ACAS automated processes, and response to user/business inquiries.
- Establish and maintain relationships with business and security partners.
- Perform cyber and physical security transactional access control activities on behalf of Corporate and Information Security Services (CISS), HR, Business Unit, and IT application owners in support of security risk management, compliance, and business requirements.
- Proactively apply cyber security as well as business knowledge to tasks and activities.
- Provide excellent service to customers across the Enterprise.
- Utilize best practices to improve products and services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, or 6 years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree.
- 3 years experience in identity and access management.
- Technical expertise in Active Directory and provisioning system and request tools.
- Deep understanding of identity and access management practices, tools, and processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively and manage workload efficiently.
- Self-motivated, driven to achieve success and focused on personal continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow through.
- Proficiency with PC workstation applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Apple iOS systems.
- Knowledge of Oracle’s Identity Governance system and Software House’s CCure physical access control system.
- Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Systems Security Engineer
Target STEM OPT-eligible employers first
Systems Security Engineering falls under CIP codes tied to computer science and information security, qualifying for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Prioritize employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is required to sponsor STEM OPT extensions.
Lead with certifications, not just your degree
Security clearance eligibility, CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ certifications signal job-readiness to hiring managers. Employers weighing visa sponsorship costs want evidence you can contribute immediately. Certifications reduce perceived risk and accelerate hiring decisions.
Address clearance eligibility proactively
Many Systems Security Engineer roles require or prefer security clearances. As an F-1 student, clarify your clearance eligibility early. Some roles accept non-citizens for lower-tier clearances. Avoiding clearance-required roles entirely cuts your market unnecessarily.
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset
Three years of STEM OPT gives employers a long runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is needed. Present this explicitly in interviews. Employers who understand the timeline are far more likely to proceed with candidates who explain it clearly upfront.
Target industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Finance, healthcare IT, cloud providers, and federal contractors sponsor Systems Security Engineers at higher rates than most industries. These sectors have legal teams experienced with OPT and H-1B processes, making sponsorship conversations significantly less complicated.
Quantify your impact in security terms
Employers sponsoring visas expect measurable contributions. Frame resume achievements around incidents prevented, vulnerabilities remediated, or compliance frameworks implemented. Numbers tied to security outcomes are far more compelling than generic descriptions of responsibilities.
Systems Security Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Systems Security Engineer on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Systems Security Engineering is a STEM-designated field, meaning your F-1 OPT authorization covers this role directly. If your degree is in computer science, information security, or a related field, you also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to three years of total work authorization.
Do Systems Security Engineer roles commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, more consistently than most engineering roles. Cybersecurity talent is in short supply, and employers in finance, cloud infrastructure, defense contracting, and healthcare IT regularly file H-1B petitions for Systems Security Engineers. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you can focus on employers who have sponsored these roles before.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes. To authorize your 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify at the time of your extension request. This is a federal requirement with no exceptions. Before accepting an offer, confirm E-Verify enrollment directly with the employer's HR team, as not all companies maintain active enrollment.
Will a security clearance requirement disqualify me as an OPT student?
Not automatically. Many Systems Security Engineer roles require eligibility for a clearance rather than an active one. Some agencies and contractors can sponsor non-citizens for lower-tier clearances depending on role, contract type, and nationality. Roles requiring Top Secret or SCI access are generally not viable on F-1 OPT, so filter accordingly when applying.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch employers as a Systems Security Engineer?
Your OPT authorization remains valid when you change employers, but you must report the change to your DSO within ten days and update your SEVIS record. The new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify if you are on a STEM OPT extension. Gaps in employment exceeding 90 days can jeopardize your OPT status, so plan transitions carefully.