STEM OPT Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer roles in cloud computing, systems architecture, and DevOps qualify for STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization after graduation. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must fall under an approved STEM CIP code. Use that runway to build U.S. experience while your H-1B visa path develops.
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Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Enterprise Technology Infrastructure designs, implements, administers, and supports the University’s Azure cloud infrastructure, on premises VMware infrastructure, Linux and Windows servers, configuration management services, and certificate lifecycle processes. The group maintains these services and works with ITS teams and University customers to meet institutional infrastructure needs.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to design, implement, administer, and support the University’s Azure cloud infrastructure, on premises VMware infrastructure supporting approximately 200 virtual machines, and enterprise Linux and Windows servers. The position performs server lifecycle administration, including patching, service validation, incident response, capacity management, and configuration automation with Ansible, PowerShell, and related tools. It also develops and supports automated SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle processes for discovery, renewal, deployment, validation, and expiration monitoring. The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer works within established architecture, security, and change management standards, documents supported systems, collaborates with ITS staff and service owners, and provides tier three support. This position is eligible for full time telework.
Minimum Qualifications
Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience; or Equivalent combination of education/experience
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with experience
Org # - Department Info Technology Services - 23101
Job Open Date 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Enterprise Technology Infrastructure designs, implements, administers, and supports the University’s Azure cloud infrastructure, on premises VMware infrastructure, Linux and Windows servers, configuration management services, and certificate lifecycle processes. The group maintains these services and works with ITS teams and University customers to meet institutional infrastructure needs.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to design, implement, administer, and support the University’s Azure cloud infrastructure, on premises VMware infrastructure supporting approximately 200 virtual machines, and enterprise Linux and Windows servers. The position performs server lifecycle administration, including patching, service validation, incident response, capacity management, and configuration automation with Ansible, PowerShell, and related tools. It also develops and supports automated SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle processes for discovery, renewal, deployment, validation, and expiration monitoring. The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer works within established architecture, security, and change management standards, documents supported systems, collaborates with ITS staff and service owners, and provides tier three support. This position is eligible for full time telework.
Minimum Qualifications
Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience; or Equivalent combination of education/experience
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Salary commensurate with experience
Org # - Department Info Technology Services - 23101
Job Open Date 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Verify your degree qualifies under STEM OPT
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer science, computer engineering, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but IT management or business-focused tech degrees sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO early.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Your STEM OPT employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you start work. Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before accepting an offer. Cloud teams at startups sometimes skip this step, so verify before you sign.
Target cloud roles tied to specific SOC codes
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer positions typically fall under SOC 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) or 15-1299. Check O*NET to confirm the occupation matches your degree field, which strengthens your I-983 training plan and any future H-1B specialty occupation argument.
Build your I-983 training plan around cloud skill gaps
Your I-983 must show how the role connects to your STEM degree, not just list daily tasks. Map specific cloud infrastructure responsibilities like IaC tooling, Kubernetes orchestration, or security compliance to learning objectives your degree program introduced but didn't fully develop.
Search STEM OPT roles on Migrate Mate by employer E-Verify status
Migrate Mate surfaces Cloud Infrastructure Engineer jobs filtered for E-Verify enrollment, so you're not wasting applications on employers who can't legally hire STEM OPT students. You can filter by cloud platform specialization and company size to match your target environment.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap timing
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30. Align your STEM OPT end date and any H-1B filing timeline with your offer letter start date so there's no gap in authorization before October 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for STEM OPT as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer?
It depends on your CIP code, not your job title. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems typically appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. IT management or general business technology degrees sometimes don't qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before submitting your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
Does my employer need to be E-Verify enrolled for STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, not optional. Your employer must be actively enrolled before your 24-month extension begins. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool. If your employer isn't enrolled, your DSO cannot approve the I-983 training plan, and USCIS will not grant the extension.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer role?
The I-983 must document how your day-to-day work directly relates to your STEM degree. For cloud infrastructure roles, that means mapping responsibilities like cloud provisioning, network architecture, or security configuration to specific coursework or technical foundations from your degree. Vague descriptions like 'maintains cloud systems' won't satisfy USCIS. Your employer's designated official and your DSO both sign the plan, and it must be updated if your role changes materially.
How does cap-gap affect my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer submits an H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your STEM OPT EAD and any cap-gap extension together can give you up to 36 months of total work authorization. USCIS issues cap-gap coverage automatically; you don't file a separate application.
Where can I find Cloud Infrastructure Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Cloud Infrastructure Engineer roles filtered for E-Verify enrollment, which is the baseline requirement for STEM OPT eligibility. Because E-Verify status is confirmed before listings appear, you can focus your applications on employers who are already set up to hire you. Filter by cloud platform, company size, or location to narrow results to roles that match your infrastructure background.