STEM OPT Cloud Security Engineer Jobs
Cloud Security Engineer roles in cloud infrastructure, identity management, and zero-trust architecture qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan outlining your engineering responsibilities before your extension begins.
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Please note: This role sits five (5) days on site at either our Frisco, TX or La Jolla, CA locations.
Description:
Here at Altium, we are creating the future of electronics design and realization. Across our business, we are building a platform for the entire electronics industry, used today by design engineers and procurement professionals around the world.
We are working on transitioning from classic desktop applications to Software As A Service cloud-based software model. We are looking for a talented Cloud Security Engineer to join our rapidly growing Production Engineering team. We want somebody who is passionate about security and is excited about solving challenging problems. As part of the R&D and Production Engineering team, you will need to think of a product’s success and contribute your skills and time as an investment to a revolutionary product. We’re an international team spanning multiple countries and time zones. As we provide software as a service we must provide reliable and secure service to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Improve and maintain cloud security solutions for monitoring, detection, vulnerability remediation, and incident response for A365
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to provide solutions that drive business goals.
- Continuously monitor cloud infrastructure and respond to security incidents.
- Follow DevSecOps methodologies by automating security as much as possible and shifting security left.
- Play an active role in maintaining compliant infrastructure and policies.
- Continually review and recommend improvements to operational processes and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree: Preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering.
Experience with one or more cloud service providers, preferably AWS
Deep understanding of cloud service architecture with emphasis on security in the cloud.
Cloud/Security certifications a plus
Solid understanding of modern information security methodologies and standards
Hands-on experience with logging and monitoring of cloud infrastructure and identifying security threats
Experience responding to security incidents in a timely and efficient manner.
IaC, CI/CD, and other DevOps tooling experience.
Ability to break down complex problems into manageable and understandable tasks.
Certifications (Highly Recommended):
Entry/Mid: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
Senior/Advanced: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Experience Requirements:
Focus on monitoring, alerting, and basic security configuration, often moving from a security analyst role as well as
Independent work, pipeline creation, and implementing security tools.
Key soft skills required in job descriptions for this role include:
Cross-functional Collaboration: Acting as a liaison between security, developers, and operations teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline.
Effective Communication & Coaching: Communicating complex technical security risks to non-technical stakeholders and coaching developers on secure coding patterns.
Proactive Problem-Solving & Analysis: Identifying potential vulnerabilities and designing automated solutions (e.g., policy-as-code) rather than just acting as a "gatekeeper".
Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Staying current with rapidly evolving cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and emerging cyber threats.
"Security Champion" Mindset: Cultivating a culture of shared responsibility, where security is a "paved road" rather than a roadblock.
Time Management & Detail Orientation: Managing multiple tasks and automated security tools while maintaining high accuracy in security configurations.
Additional Information
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’
At Renesas, you can:
- Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
- Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
- Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.
Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?
Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
Job Description
Please note: This role sits five (5) days on site at either our Frisco, TX or La Jolla, CA locations.
Description:
Here at Altium, we are creating the future of electronics design and realization. Across our business, we are building a platform for the entire electronics industry, used today by design engineers and procurement professionals around the world.
We are working on transitioning from classic desktop applications to Software As A Service cloud-based software model. We are looking for a talented Cloud Security Engineer to join our rapidly growing Production Engineering team. We want somebody who is passionate about security and is excited about solving challenging problems. As part of the R&D and Production Engineering team, you will need to think of a product’s success and contribute your skills and time as an investment to a revolutionary product. We’re an international team spanning multiple countries and time zones. As we provide software as a service we must provide reliable and secure service to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Improve and maintain cloud security solutions for monitoring, detection, vulnerability remediation, and incident response for A365
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to provide solutions that drive business goals.
- Continuously monitor cloud infrastructure and respond to security incidents.
- Follow DevSecOps methodologies by automating security as much as possible and shifting security left.
- Play an active role in maintaining compliant infrastructure and policies.
- Continually review and recommend improvements to operational processes and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree: Preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering.
Experience with one or more cloud service providers, preferably AWS
Deep understanding of cloud service architecture with emphasis on security in the cloud.
Cloud/Security certifications a plus
Solid understanding of modern information security methodologies and standards
Hands-on experience with logging and monitoring of cloud infrastructure and identifying security threats
Experience responding to security incidents in a timely and efficient manner.
IaC, CI/CD, and other DevOps tooling experience.
Ability to break down complex problems into manageable and understandable tasks.
Certifications (Highly Recommended):
Entry/Mid: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
Senior/Advanced: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Experience Requirements:
Focus on monitoring, alerting, and basic security configuration, often moving from a security analyst role as well as
Independent work, pipeline creation, and implementing security tools.
Key soft skills required in job descriptions for this role include:
Cross-functional Collaboration: Acting as a liaison between security, developers, and operations teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline.
Effective Communication & Coaching: Communicating complex technical security risks to non-technical stakeholders and coaching developers on secure coding patterns.
Proactive Problem-Solving & Analysis: Identifying potential vulnerabilities and designing automated solutions (e.g., policy-as-code) rather than just acting as a "gatekeeper".
Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Staying current with rapidly evolving cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and emerging cyber threats.
"Security Champion" Mindset: Cultivating a culture of shared responsibility, where security is a "paved road" rather than a roadblock.
Time Management & Detail Orientation: Managing multiple tasks and automated security tools while maintaining high accuracy in security configurations.
Additional Information
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’
At Renesas, you can:
- Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
- Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
- Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.
Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?
Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Security Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cloud Security Engineer roles typically align with Computer Science, Information Assurance, or Cybersecurity CIP codes. Confirm your degree's exact CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles, since mismatches can delay or void your STEM OPT extension application.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension is approved. Ask hiring managers directly during the offer stage, or search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment status before you sign anything.
Build cloud security credentials that signal sponsorship readiness
Certifications like CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer demonstrate hands-on competency that reduces employer hesitation around OPT training plans. Pair at least one vendor-neutral cert with a cloud-provider credential to cover both architecture and compliance conversations.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify enrolled employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface Cloud Security Engineer roles at employers already enrolled in E-Verify and with STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not spending time on companies whose HR teams can't support your authorization.
Draft your I-983 training plan around real job duties
USCIS requires your I-983 to map specific learning objectives to your engineering tasks. Work with your hiring manager to list concrete responsibilities like threat modeling, SIEM configuration, or IAM policy design rather than generic descriptions, which reduces RFE risk.
Target roles with government or defense cloud contracts
Federal contractors hiring Cloud Security Engineers frequently already operate under FedRAMP or DoD cloud compliance frameworks, which means their HR and legal teams have existing processes for sponsoring OPT workers and filing I-983 training plans efficiently.
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Does a Cloud Security Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree is in a STEM-designated field such as Computer Science, Information Security, or Cybersecurity and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The role itself must provide practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO reviews the I-983 training plan to confirm the connection between your engineering duties and your academic background before approving the extension.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Cloud Security Engineer?
The I-983 must describe specific learning goals tied to your day-to-day engineering work, such as cloud infrastructure security design, vulnerability assessment workflows, or identity and access management implementation. Vague descriptions like 'general IT security work' increase the risk of a USCIS request for evidence. Your employer's direct supervisor signs the form, and your DSO must authorize it before you submit the STEM OPT extension request.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting a Cloud Security Engineer offer?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify, and request their E-Verify company ID number if you want to verify independently through the E-Verify employer search portal. Some large enterprises are enrolled at the corporate level but not at every subsidiary, so confirm that the specific legal entity extending your offer is the enrolled entity, not just the parent company.
What happens to my Cloud Security Engineer job authorization if my H-1B is selected but not yet active?
If your H-1B petition is selected in the lottery and your employer files before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule extends your F-1 status and work authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Cloud Security Engineer under cap-gap without interruption. USCIS does not issue a separate document for cap-gap, but your I-20 with the cap-gap notation serves as evidence of continued authorization.
Where can I find Cloud Security Engineer jobs at employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Cloud Security Engineer listings to show employers enrolled in E-Verify and with a history of hiring STEM OPT students, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies whose HR teams aren't equipped to handle your training plan requirements. Searching there first saves significant time compared to filtering general job boards after the fact.
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