STEM OPT Cloud Consultant Jobs

Cloud Consultant roles in infrastructure, DevOps, and cloud architecture qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign an I-983 training plan before your extension begins. Migrate Mate lists Cloud Consultant jobs at E-Verify-enrolled employers.

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Overview

Open Jobs180+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type69% On-site
Median Salary$141K
Top LocationAtlanta, GA
Most JobsDeloitte

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Salesforce Sales cloud technical consultant
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Salesforce Sales cloud technical consultant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sales
Consulting & Professional Services
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
$120,000/yr - $135,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Deloitte
Cyber Oracle Cloud Security - Senior Consultant
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Cyber Oracle Cloud Security - Senior Consultant
Deloitte
Denver, Colorado
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
Consulting & Professional Services
$102,500/yr - $188,900/yr
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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West Monroe
Senior Consultant, Salesforce Revenue Cloud Advanced
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Senior Consultant, Salesforce Revenue Cloud Advanced
West Monroe
Chicago, Illinois
Consulting & Professional Services
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Project Management
$121,600/yr - $143,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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SAP
SAP RISE Cloud Architect & Advisor
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SAP RISE Cloud Architect & Advisor
SAP
Houston, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Success
Consulting & Professional Services
Technical Program Management
$78,000/yr - $132,700/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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FTI Consulting, Inc.
Consultant
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FTI Consulting, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Program Management
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5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Consultant

Verify your CIP code before applying

Cloud Consultant roles typically align with Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering CIP codes. Confirm your degree's exact CIP code with your DSO before targeting employers, since a mismatch can invalidate your extension eligibility entirely.

Check E-Verify enrollment before interviews

Not every consulting firm or cloud services company is E-Verify enrolled. Run the employer's legal entity name through the E-Verify employer search tool before investing time in their process, since STEM OPT authorization requires this enrollment.

Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation

Pull the Cloud Consultant occupation profile from O*NET and cross-reference the listed knowledge domains with your degree coursework. This alignment matters when your employer drafts the I-983 training plan and justifies the role as a qualifying STEM position.

Negotiate your I-983 training plan during offer stage

Ask for the I-983 training plan draft before you sign an offer. Cloud Consultant scopes vary widely across firms, and a vague training plan listing only 'cloud projects' can trigger a USCIS RFE or DSO rejection. Get specific learning objectives and skill milestones written in.

Target employers with active H-1B filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Consultant roles by employers who have filed H-1B petitions for similar roles. Active DOL Labor Condition Application filings signal that a company understands the sponsorship process and has infrastructure to support work authorization transitions after your OPT period ends.

File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early

USCIS allows you to apply for the 24-month extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Cloud Consultant hiring cycles at larger firms can run eight to twelve weeks, so aligning your application window with your job search timeline prevents authorization gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Cloud Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

It depends on your degree's CIP code and how the role is scoped. Cloud Consultant positions involving architecture design, systems integration, or infrastructure engineering typically align with qualifying STEM CIP codes like Computer Science or Information Systems. Roles framed as pure project management or client relationship work are harder to justify. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree and the employer's I-983 training plan description.

What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?

Every employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific work site where you perform duties. This includes client sites if you're placed there by a staffing or consulting firm. Enrollment must exist before your extension start date. If the employer is E-Verify enrolled at headquarters but not at a client site, your authorization at that site is not valid.

How does the I-983 training plan work for a Cloud Consultant?

The I-983 requires your employer to document specific learning goals tied to your STEM degree, your job duties, and measurable outcomes for each evaluation period. For Cloud Consultant roles, this means listing concrete skills like cloud architecture frameworks, infrastructure automation, or security compliance domains rather than generic descriptions. Your supervisor signs it, your DSO approves it, and USCIS can request it during any review. Update it every 12 months or when your role changes significantly.

What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery during STEM OPT?

If your employer files an H-1B petition before April 1 and your OPT or STEM OPT EAD expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working as a Cloud Consultant during this gap without interruption as long as the petition was filed on time and remains pending or approved. USCIS issues updated guidance on cap-gap coverage each spring.

Where can I find Cloud Consultant jobs at employers who already support STEM OPT?

Migrate Mate filters Cloud Consultant roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, which indicates familiarity with work authorization requirements. This saves you from discovering an employer's sponsorship limitations after multiple interview rounds. You can search by cloud platform specialization, company size, and location to narrow results to firms whose infrastructure aligns with your STEM OPT timeline.

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