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Application Consultant roles in software implementation, ERP systems, and technical support qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with a USCIS-approved CIP code. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available once you secure a position with an E-Verify-enrolled employer, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization to build your consulting career in the U.S.
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Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Remote locations: Alabama, USA; Arkansas, USA; Connecticut, USA; Delaware, USA; Florida, USA; Georgia, USA; Iowa, USA; Illinois, USA; Indiana, USA; Kansas, USA; Kentucky, USA; Louisiana, USA; Massachusetts, USA; Maryland, USA; Maine, USA; Michigan, USA; Minnesota, USA; Missouri, USA; Mississippi, USA; North Carolina, USA; North Dakota, USA; Nebraska, USA; New Hampshire, USA; New Jersey, USA; New York, USA; Ohio, USA; Oklahoma, USA; Pennsylvania, USA; Rhode Island, USA; South Carolina, USA; South Dakota, USA; Tennessee, USA; Texas, USA; Virginia, USA; Vermont, USA; Wisconsin, USA; West Virginia, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Mandiant red team consulting team member, you will be responsible for assessing and advising clients on both technical and process-based controls for all manner of environments. You will perform red and purple team assessments, including adversarial emulation of cyber attacks against customer organizations, and other technical cyber assessments including external pen testing, web application, mobile, and wireless security testing. You will expand the team’s capabilities through tool creation, research on offensive techniques, incorporation of threat actor intelligence, internal presentations, and knowledge sharing. Web application pen testing will be a majority of your work as you conduct offensive security assessments against our customers. As you conduct these assessments, you will be expected to exploit these vulnerabilities and show the full impact of the exploited vulnerabilities, you will be expected to report on these findings in great detail, collaborate on a team, and help others grow in their roles as well. Finally, you will assist Mandiant's global consulting arm by contributing to one or more areas of pen testing that will help everyone else become better.
Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience with pen testing and red teaming functions, including network, web application, mobile, cloud, social engineering, scripting, or tool development.
Experience with tools used for wireless, web application, and network security testing or software/web development.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Offensive security certifications including OSWE, BSCP, CWEE, OSCP or relevant SANS courses.
Experience in four or more of the following: application security, offensive security testing, developing applications, source code review, exploit development, network protocols, system and network administration.
Experience in security consulting.
Experience with bug bounty programs.
* Experience with AI pen testing.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of assessments, including end-to-end adversarial emulation of cyber attacks against customer organizations, and other technical cyber assessments including external engagement, web application, mobile, and wireless security testing.
Expand the team’s capabilities through tool creation, research on offensive techniques, incorporation of threat actor intelligence, internal engagement, and knowledge share.
Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences, and act as a trusted advisor to chief executive-level, security leaders, and other customer stakeholders.
Assist with scoping prospective engagements, leading teams for engagements from kickoff through remediation phase, as well as mentoring other staff.
* Demonstrate familiarity with offensive security, threat actors, and security best practices in general.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $112000 - $162000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Remote locations: Alabama, USA; Arkansas, USA; Connecticut, USA; Delaware, USA; Florida, USA; Georgia, USA; Iowa, USA; Illinois, USA; Indiana, USA; Kansas, USA; Kentucky, USA; Louisiana, USA; Massachusetts, USA; Maryland, USA; Maine, USA; Michigan, USA; Minnesota, USA; Missouri, USA; Mississippi, USA; North Carolina, USA; North Dakota, USA; Nebraska, USA; New Hampshire, USA; New Jersey, USA; New York, USA; Ohio, USA; Oklahoma, USA; Pennsylvania, USA; Rhode Island, USA; South Carolina, USA; South Dakota, USA; Tennessee, USA; Texas, USA; Virginia, USA; Vermont, USA; Wisconsin, USA; West Virginia, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Mandiant red team consulting team member, you will be responsible for assessing and advising clients on both technical and process-based controls for all manner of environments. You will perform red and purple team assessments, including adversarial emulation of cyber attacks against customer organizations, and other technical cyber assessments including external pen testing, web application, mobile, and wireless security testing. You will expand the team’s capabilities through tool creation, research on offensive techniques, incorporation of threat actor intelligence, internal presentations, and knowledge sharing. Web application pen testing will be a majority of your work as you conduct offensive security assessments against our customers. As you conduct these assessments, you will be expected to exploit these vulnerabilities and show the full impact of the exploited vulnerabilities, you will be expected to report on these findings in great detail, collaborate on a team, and help others grow in their roles as well. Finally, you will assist Mandiant's global consulting arm by contributing to one or more areas of pen testing that will help everyone else become better.
Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience with pen testing and red teaming functions, including network, web application, mobile, cloud, social engineering, scripting, or tool development.
Experience with tools used for wireless, web application, and network security testing or software/web development.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Offensive security certifications including OSWE, BSCP, CWEE, OSCP or relevant SANS courses.
Experience in four or more of the following: application security, offensive security testing, developing applications, source code review, exploit development, network protocols, system and network administration.
Experience in security consulting.
Experience with bug bounty programs.
* Experience with AI pen testing.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of assessments, including end-to-end adversarial emulation of cyber attacks against customer organizations, and other technical cyber assessments including external engagement, web application, mobile, and wireless security testing.
Expand the team’s capabilities through tool creation, research on offensive techniques, incorporation of threat actor intelligence, internal engagement, and knowledge share.
Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences, and act as a trusted advisor to chief executive-level, security leaders, and other customer stakeholders.
Assist with scoping prospective engagements, leading teams for engagements from kickoff through remediation phase, as well as mentoring other staff.
* Demonstrate familiarity with offensive security, threat actors, and security best practices in general.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $112000 - $162000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Application Consultant
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Pull your official transcript and confirm your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code qualifies under USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Application Consultant roles often draw from Computer Science, Information Systems, or Management Information Systems CIP codes, so a mismatch delays your extension.
Check E-Verify enrollment before applying
Confirm any employer you're targeting is actively enrolled in E-Verify before you accept an offer. You can verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of their intent to sponsor.
Build your I-983 training plan around consulting deliverables
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. For Application Consultant roles, frame objectives around systems architecture analysis, data integration methodology, or technical problem-solving that directly connects to your degree's coursework.
Target consulting firms with existing OPT hiring patterns
Use Migrate Mate to filter Application Consultant openings by employers with documented OPT hiring history. Firms that have onboarded STEM OPT students before have established I-983 processes and DSO coordination workflows, which shortens your ramp-up time significantly.
Time your extension request to avoid authorization gaps
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If your application is pending on your EAD's expiration date, your cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically while USCIS adjudicates the request.
Negotiate your offer letter to include the training plan commitment
Before signing an offer, confirm the employer will complete the supervisor section of your I-983 and provide the required evaluation reports every six months. Application Consultant roles at project-based firms sometimes reassign supervisors mid-engagement, which can disrupt your STEM OPT compliance if not addressed upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether your degree holds a USCIS-approved CIP code and whether your job duties involve applying STEM knowledge in a meaningful way. Application Consultant positions in ERP implementation, software configuration, or technical systems support typically qualify when paired with degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on the CIP code on your official transcript, not your job title alone.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your prospective employer by company name or employer identification number before you accept an offer. STEM OPT regulations require E-Verify enrollment as a hard condition, and enrollment must be active at the time you begin work, not just at the time of your application. If a company can't confirm active enrollment, you can't work there on STEM OPT.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Application Consultant position?
Your I-983 must describe structured learning goals tied specifically to your STEM degree, not a general job description. For Application Consultant roles, this means mapping objectives like system integration analysis, technical requirements documentation, or data validation methodology back to coursework from your degree. Your employer's supervisor signs off on the plan and submits evaluations every six months, so confirm they understand that obligation before your start date.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection under USCIS rules automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, even if your EAD expires before October 1. You can continue working for the same employer without interruption during this period. Your new H-1B status then takes effect on October 1.
Where can I find Application Consultant jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Application Consultant openings filtered by employers with documented OPT and STEM OPT hiring activity, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never onboarded an international student. Employers familiar with the I-983 process and E-Verify requirements move faster through the onboarding steps, which reduces the risk of authorization delays between your offer date and your actual start date.