STEM OPT Application Security Engineer Jobs
Application Security Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they fall under computer science and engineering CIP codes. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of total work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you file a completed I-983 training plan with your DSO.
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The Application Security and Technical Change Administrator works with a team that implements application-level security and technical change deployment requests for PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, and other enterprise applications. The position is responsible for accurately implementing authorized security changes and application deployments while maintaining compliance with University security, change-management, and audit-control requirements. The Administrator works across application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to troubleshoot security and deployment issues, maintain technical and control documentation, develop operational metrics, and identify opportunities to automate and continuously improve security and change-management processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in computer or information science or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience administering security and/or technical changes within PeopleSoft 9.2 or comparable enterprise application environments. Experience with PeopleSoft Security Administration, PeopleTools, Application Designer, Data Mover, and Oracle SQL. Experience executing controlled application migrations across development, test, and production environments and troubleshooting application security or deployment issues. Microsoft Office and/or Google GSuite experience.
Preferred Experience:
3+ years of experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, SQL and SQL Reporting Tools.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of enterprise application security, role-based access control, least-privilege principles, technical change management, and IT control requirements. Ability to execute detailed production changes accurately, analyze complex security and deployment issues, maintain complete technical and audit documentation, and effectively coordinate work across technical and business teams.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of PeopleSoft 9.2 and other Oracle enterprise applications, and application security best practices.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $122,000.00 to USD $142,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Position Summary:
The Application Security and Technical Change Administrator works with a team that implements application-level security and technical change deployment requests for PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, and other enterprise applications. The position is responsible for accurately implementing authorized security changes and application deployments while maintaining compliance with University security, change-management, and audit-control requirements. The Administrator works across application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to troubleshoot security and deployment issues, maintain technical and control documentation, develop operational metrics, and identify opportunities to automate and continuously improve security and change-management processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in computer or information science or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience administering security and/or technical changes within PeopleSoft 9.2 or comparable enterprise application environments. Experience with PeopleSoft Security Administration, PeopleTools, Application Designer, Data Mover, and Oracle SQL. Experience executing controlled application migrations across development, test, and production environments and troubleshooting application security or deployment issues. Microsoft Office and/or Google GSuite experience.
Preferred Experience:
3+ years of experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, SQL and SQL Reporting Tools.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of enterprise application security, role-based access control, least-privilege principles, technical change management, and IT control requirements. Ability to execute detailed production changes accurately, analyze complex security and deployment issues, maintain complete technical and audit documentation, and effectively coordinate work across technical and business teams.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of PeopleSoft 9.2 and other Oracle enterprise applications, and application security best practices.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $122,000.00 to USD $142,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Application Security Engineer
Verify your degree CIP code first
Check that your degree's CIP code falls under an approved STEM category before applying. Computer science (11.xx), information security (11.1003), and engineering (14.xx) codes all qualify, but some interdisciplinary degrees don't. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before targeting roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Any employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, not just willing to enroll. Ask recruiters directly and verify through the E-Verify employer search before signing anything. A non-enrolled employer disqualifies your extension regardless of role fit.
Target security teams at regulated industries
Financial services, healthcare, and defense contractors face strict compliance mandates that create standing demand for application security engineers. These industries file consistent STEM OPT training plans and are familiar with I-983 requirements, reducing delays after you receive an offer.
Build your I-983 training plan around AppSec milestones
Don't wait until offer acceptance to draft your I-983. Map your planned work to specific learning objectives tied to secure SDLC, penetration testing, or threat modeling. A well-prepared training plan speeds DSO approval and signals readiness to compliance-aware employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify employers hiring AppSec engineers
Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active application security roles. This cuts time spent vetting employers manually and surfaces companies already familiar with STEM OPT filing requirements.
File your extension request 90 days before OPT expiration
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before you file Form I-765.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Security Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, information security, or software engineering. The role itself must also provide structured learning tied to your degree, which you document in the I-983 training plan. Application security work typically maps cleanly to these requirements because it involves technically complex, degree-relevant skills. Your DSO makes the final eligibility determination based on your specific degree CIP code.
What E-Verify requirements does my employer need to meet for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you begin work on the STEM OPT extension. Enrollment after hiring does not satisfy this requirement retroactively. You can check employer enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. The employer must also sign your I-983 training plan, confirming they will provide the documented learning experience for the full extension period.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Application Security Engineer?
The I-983 requires you to describe specific training goals tied to your STEM degree, the skills you'll develop, and how the employer will supervise and evaluate your progress. For an application security role, this typically includes objectives around secure code review, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, or incident response. The employer's designated supervisor signs the plan, and you submit it to your DSO before the extension begins. You also file an evaluation update at the 12-month mark.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap. Your I-20 should be updated by your DSO to reflect the cap-gap period. USCIS confirms the underlying rules governing this extension, so verify your specific dates with your DSO.
Where can I find Application Security Engineer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists application security roles filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the baseline requirement for your STEM OPT extension. Searching there saves time compared to screening employers manually. Look for roles at companies in regulated sectors like finance or healthcare, where dedicated security teams and compliance infrastructure mean faster I-983 processing and less employer education required on your end.