STEM OPT Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs
Cybersecurity Analyst roles sit squarely within STEM-designated CIP codes, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. Degrees in computer science, information security, or related STEM fields qualify.
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Responsible for the identification, tracking, and management of enterprise risks in Unisys cloud environments. This includes performing risk assessments and measuring the success and effectiveness of mitigation efforts. Collaboration across business units and effective communication of cloud security policies and procedures will be critical. Candidates for this role should have a strong background in cloud management and understand networking between on-prem and cloud environments.
- Design and implement security dashboards for real-time visibility into vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and risk metrics, providing actionable insights to development and security teams.
- Analyze, prioritize, and manage vulnerabilities identified in applications and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely remediation and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) security team configuring and managing the SIEM platform.
- Assists in analyzing new software requests from a security perspective, ensuring alignment with organizational security policies and best practices.
- Implement and maintain a broad range of security technologies and processes to support the organization’s cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure. Understand how to work with managed security services for the top cloud providers.
- Provide expertise and support to business teams regarding best practices for cloud security.
- Develop, tune, and maintain AI agents, prompts, and scripts that reduce manual analyst workload - for example, detection triage, alert enrichment, and report generation.
- Support the AI Security Architect in piloting, testing, and rolling out new AI capabilities and platform modules.
- Perform routine and targeted audits of cloud environments to identify security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct security risk assessments and incident response for cloud services.
- Serves as an escalation point for technical issues around security tooling and the Unisys SOC team.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
Prior work experience should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or similar, or the equivalent hands-on experience combined with training and certifications.
- Strong knowledge of cloud architectures, operations, and security controls.
- 3-5+ years of application security experience.
- Solid scripting/programming ability (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for building automation and integrations.
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud security tooling.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to cloud environments.
- Proficiency in security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint protection.
- At least 5 years of experience between cloud engineering and security operations.
- Proven experience of handling cloud security incidents.
- Have conducted cloud security audits, compliance assessments, and creating recommendations for improving security posture.
- Handling event streams in cloud platforms or workloads and have worked on automation that ingested or processed these events.
- Communicate effectively with developers, project teams, technical and business owners the security risks and remediation strategies appropriate for an application.
- Strong organizational skills and time management capabilities.
Benefits
Unisys offers an outstanding benefits package, featuring unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare, HSA matching, ongoing learning opportunities, and more! We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.
Video Interview
At Unisys, we incorporate video interviews as a key part of our hiring process. This allows us to get to know you better and provide a more engaging and convenient interview experience. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you virtually!
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This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
What success looks like in this role:
Responsible for the identification, tracking, and management of enterprise risks in Unisys cloud environments. This includes performing risk assessments and measuring the success and effectiveness of mitigation efforts. Collaboration across business units and effective communication of cloud security policies and procedures will be critical. Candidates for this role should have a strong background in cloud management and understand networking between on-prem and cloud environments.
- Design and implement security dashboards for real-time visibility into vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and risk metrics, providing actionable insights to development and security teams.
- Analyze, prioritize, and manage vulnerabilities identified in applications and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely remediation and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) security team configuring and managing the SIEM platform.
- Assists in analyzing new software requests from a security perspective, ensuring alignment with organizational security policies and best practices.
- Implement and maintain a broad range of security technologies and processes to support the organization’s cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure. Understand how to work with managed security services for the top cloud providers.
- Provide expertise and support to business teams regarding best practices for cloud security.
- Develop, tune, and maintain AI agents, prompts, and scripts that reduce manual analyst workload - for example, detection triage, alert enrichment, and report generation.
- Support the AI Security Architect in piloting, testing, and rolling out new AI capabilities and platform modules.
- Perform routine and targeted audits of cloud environments to identify security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct security risk assessments and incident response for cloud services.
- Serves as an escalation point for technical issues around security tooling and the Unisys SOC team.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
Prior work experience should include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or similar, or the equivalent hands-on experience combined with training and certifications.
- Strong knowledge of cloud architectures, operations, and security controls.
- 3-5+ years of application security experience.
- Solid scripting/programming ability (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for building automation and integrations.
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud security tooling.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to cloud environments.
- Proficiency in security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint protection.
- At least 5 years of experience between cloud engineering and security operations.
- Proven experience of handling cloud security incidents.
- Have conducted cloud security audits, compliance assessments, and creating recommendations for improving security posture.
- Handling event streams in cloud platforms or workloads and have worked on automation that ingested or processed these events.
- Communicate effectively with developers, project teams, technical and business owners the security risks and remediation strategies appropriate for an application.
- Strong organizational skills and time management capabilities.
Benefits
Unisys offers an outstanding benefits package, featuring unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare, HSA matching, ongoing learning opportunities, and more! We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.
Video Interview
At Unisys, we incorporate video interviews as a key part of our hiring process. This allows us to get to know you better and provide a more engaging and convenient interview experience. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you virtually!
LI-MT1
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cybersecurity Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code maps to a STEM-designated field using the USCIS STEM OPT list. Computer science (11.0101) and information assurance (11.1003) both qualify, but some IT management degrees do not, which can disqualify you mid-hiring process.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify enrollment before you sign anything. You can cross-check by searching the E-Verify employer search tool by company name. A company that is not enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of their intent.
Target government contractors and regulated industries
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify, which eliminates one barrier immediately. Defense, finance, and healthcare cybersecurity roles at contractors tend to have compliance infrastructure that makes STEM OPT onboarding faster and more standardized than at early-stage companies.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before day one
The I-983 requires your employer to outline specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Bring a draft to your offer negotiation that maps your cybersecurity coursework to the role's core responsibilities. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT often delay this, which can push back your extension approval.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT-ready employers
Search for Cybersecurity Analyst openings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active work authorization history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never hired on STEM OPT.
File your extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted no more than 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization. Your DSO must update your I-20 first, so start that process at least two weeks before the 90-day mark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cybersecurity degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, most cybersecurity and information security degrees carry STEM-designated CIP codes that qualify for the 24-month extension. Computer science, information assurance, and cybersecurity-specific programs are typically covered. Degrees in general IT management or business information systems may not qualify. Confirm your exact CIP code with your DSO and cross-check it against the USCIS STEM OPT designated degree program list before applying.
Can I work as a Cybersecurity Analyst at a company that is not on E-Verify?
No. E-Verify enrollment is a hard legal requirement for STEM OPT employers, not a preference. If your employer is not enrolled in E-Verify, you cannot legally work there on a STEM OPT extension, even if they want to hire you. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting any offer. Migrate Mate shows employers with confirmed E-Verify status so you can filter before applying.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a Cybersecurity Analyst role?
The I-983 requires your employer to document how the Cybersecurity Analyst position provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. The plan must include specific learning objectives, a description of supervision, and how the role connects to your academic coursework. Your employer signs it, your DSO endorses it, and USCIS reviews it as part of your extension. Vague job descriptions are the most common reason training plans get rejected or delayed.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but my STEM OPT expires before October 1?
Cap-gap protection covers you. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf during the registration period and it is selected, your STEM OPT work authorization automatically extends through September 30, giving you continuous work authorization until the October 1 H-1B start date. You do not need to stop working during this period, but your employer must maintain active employment and E-Verify enrollment throughout the cap-gap window.
How do I find Cybersecurity Analyst jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Cybersecurity Analyst roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and documented work authorization history. This matters because employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT often withdraw offers once they learn about the I-983 training plan requirement or the 90-day DSO reporting obligations. Targeting companies with prior STEM OPT experience significantly reduces the risk of a last-minute offer rescission.