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Cyber Security Architect roles fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build your U.S. career. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, information security, or a related STEM field must align with the role's CIP code.
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Get Access To All JobsThe future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries. Are you ready to help us make the future?
Honeywell Cyber Security is focused on integrating security into all aspects of our business to protect the people, processes, and assets by which Honeywell achieves its greater mission. Join a team that is focused on identifying and protecting the information, processes, formulas, techniques, methods, and know-how critical to Honeywell’s competitive capability. You will collaborate with a wide variety of functions and disciplines across the entire portfolio of Honeywell’s products and services to identify what allows Honeywell to operate better and faster than the competition and ensure that competitive differentiation remains within the company. You will work with cutting edge information security applications, systems, and best practices enabling Honeywell to achieve world-class results in a cyber secure manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the scanning of all network attached assets and applications
- Managing various tickets within ServiceNow for customer requested scan jobs, reports and user access
- Provide Technical support to VM scanning tools across the enterprise, which may include set up, configuring, scheduling and execution of vulnerability scans
- Collaborate with developers, development managers, technology peers, and business contacts to identify security vulnerabilities
- Research new strategic tools and processes to enhance and advance our vulnerability management program and scanning processes
- Manage day to day scanning activities, schedules and troubleshooting
- Operate and maintain all scanning tools to ensure the service is operating effectively
- Create and maintain key performance indicators for operational success that is reported to senior leadership
- Ensure successful Authentication on all assets and applications scanned
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, & engineering
- 1-2 years of relevant experience using vulnerability scanning tools
- 2+ years of experience with various operating systems, UNIX, Linux and Windows Server/Workstations
WE VALUE:
- Enterprise vulnerability scanning experience using tools such as Rapid7, Qualys or Tenable
- Knowledge of, and practice within the elements of host, network and application security
- Working knowledge of database platforms and SQL
- Experience Java, Python, PowerShell
- Experience with REST APIs, Json, XML
- Working background in the administration of Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of Directory Services including, Active Directory (AD) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
- Working background with security tools related to vulnerability scanning technologies
- Experience with enterprise configuration management tools such as ServiceNow
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 4/23/2026
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries. Are you ready to help us make the future?
Honeywell Cyber Security is focused on integrating security into all aspects of our business to protect the people, processes, and assets by which Honeywell achieves its greater mission. Join a team that is focused on identifying and protecting the information, processes, formulas, techniques, methods, and know-how critical to Honeywell’s competitive capability. You will collaborate with a wide variety of functions and disciplines across the entire portfolio of Honeywell’s products and services to identify what allows Honeywell to operate better and faster than the competition and ensure that competitive differentiation remains within the company. You will work with cutting edge information security applications, systems, and best practices enabling Honeywell to achieve world-class results in a cyber secure manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the scanning of all network attached assets and applications
- Managing various tickets within ServiceNow for customer requested scan jobs, reports and user access
- Provide Technical support to VM scanning tools across the enterprise, which may include set up, configuring, scheduling and execution of vulnerability scans
- Collaborate with developers, development managers, technology peers, and business contacts to identify security vulnerabilities
- Research new strategic tools and processes to enhance and advance our vulnerability management program and scanning processes
- Manage day to day scanning activities, schedules and troubleshooting
- Operate and maintain all scanning tools to ensure the service is operating effectively
- Create and maintain key performance indicators for operational success that is reported to senior leadership
- Ensure successful Authentication on all assets and applications scanned
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, & engineering
- 1-2 years of relevant experience using vulnerability scanning tools
- 2+ years of experience with various operating systems, UNIX, Linux and Windows Server/Workstations
WE VALUE:
- Enterprise vulnerability scanning experience using tools such as Rapid7, Qualys or Tenable
- Knowledge of, and practice within the elements of host, network and application security
- Working knowledge of database platforms and SQL
- Experience Java, Python, PowerShell
- Experience with REST APIs, Json, XML
- Working background in the administration of Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of Directory Services including, Active Directory (AD) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
- Working background with security tools related to vulnerability scanning technologies
- Experience with enterprise configuration management tools such as ServiceNow
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 4/23/2026
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Cyber Security Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and cross-reference it against the Cyber Security Architect SOC code in O*NET. A mismatch between your declared STEM field and the role's classification is the most common reason STEM OPT extensions get denied.
Filter job postings by E-Verify enrollment
Confirm every employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify before you apply, not after you receive an offer. Use Migrate Mate to search Cyber Security Architect roles already filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers, cutting out the manual vetting step.
Target employers with cleared-facility infrastructure
Many senior Cyber Security Architect roles require security clearances your OPT status makes difficult to obtain. Focus your search on commercial-sector employers in finance, healthcare, and cloud infrastructure, where clearance is not a baseline requirement.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your offer closes
Cyber Security Architect training plans must map your day-to-day work to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Prepare a draft aligned to your specific responsibilities so your employer can sign quickly and your DSO can approve without back-and-forth delays.
Ask employers about cap-gap coverage during negotiation
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf, USCIS cap-gap provisions automatically extend your work authorization. Raise this during offer discussions so your employer's legal team can plan the filing timeline accordingly.
Confirm STEM degree requirements in the job description
Cyber Security Architect postings that list a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required can weaken your STEM OPT extension application. Verify the job description explicitly states a degree requirement in a qualifying STEM field before your employer submits documentation to USCIS.
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Find Cyber Security Architect JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Cyber Security Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Cyber Security Architect is classified under SOC codes covered by STEM OPT eligibility, provided your degree aligns with an approved CIP code in computer science, information security, or a closely related STEM field. Your DSO confirms the CIP-to-SOC match when recommending the extension on your I-20. If there's any ambiguity, cross-check the occupation profile in O*NET before your DSO submits.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. You can ask your recruiter or HR contact to provide the company's E-Verify employer ID number, or have your DSO verify enrollment before your training plan is finalized. Employers who are not enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, so confirm this before accepting an offer. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from E-Verify-enrolled employers to simplify this step.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Cyber Security Architect?
Your I-983 must connect your specific job duties to the learning objectives of your STEM degree. For a Cyber Security Architect role, this means documenting how tasks like threat modeling, security framework design, and risk assessment develop skills tied to your degree field. Both you and your employer's authorized representative sign the form, and your DSO must approve it before your extension begins. USCIS can audit the plan at any point during your extension period.
What happens to my work authorization if I'm selected in the H-1B lottery while on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, USCIS cap-gap provisions extend your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year, or until your H-1B petition is adjudicated. You can continue working as a Cyber Security Architect during this cap-gap period as long as your employer's petition was filed on time and your OPT was valid when filed.
Where can I find Cyber Security Architect jobs from employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Finding employers who actively hire STEM OPT students takes more than a standard job search. Migrate Mate lists Cyber Security Architect roles from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and documented visa sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't support your work authorization. Filtering by sponsorship track record before you apply significantly narrows the field to employers already familiar with STEM OPT requirements.
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