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Cybersecurity Consultant roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information security, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build client-facing security experience while pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsOur Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.
Recruiting for this role ends on 5/31/2026
Work you will do:
As Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions team Sr. Consultant, you will
- Identify and evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement to address the growing challenges of cyber threats and other information technology risks.
- Design and implement solutions for multiple clients and vendors using identity management tool Transmit Security & Ping Federate. Experience in implementing engagements that includes requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Develop and deliver tailored IAM solutions aligned to Client's digital transformation strategy. Manage operations for client's needs across multiple security domains specializing in identity and access management (customer and enterprise, federation, privileged identity management, provisioning, compliance (i.e. PCI, SOX, etc.), role based access controls, etc.)
- Solution and develop customer focused security offerings to secure identities, data, and privacy, focusing on the security experience across multiple digital access channels (e.g., mobile, Web, ATM, branch, etc.) and leverage next-generation multifactor authentication modalities (e.g. biometrics)
- Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services.
- Develop and maintain Cyber client relationships, ensure client satisfaction, expand existing Cyber engagements, and communicate to clients and partners aspects of both the product and the implementation at the technical and functional level appropriate for the situation.
The Team
Enables trust and safety of online communications and digital products, protecting users, consumers, and patients from harm. Enables clients to provide consumer confidence in knowing with whom they are dealing and ensuring the integrity of access to data.
Qualifications
Required:
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Business, or relevant fields
- 4+ years of industry experience
- 4+ years of experience within Identity and Access Management
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with customization of Transmit Security and Ping Identity tools is a must.
- Ability to travel 25-50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
- Previous Consulting or Big 4 Project Management experience preferred.
- Certifications such as: Ping Identity/Transmit Security certifications, CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification a plus
- Design, develop, and implement secure and scalable solutions to support our identity and access management (IAM) infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve access-related issues and incidents efficiently.
- Integrate Identity solutions such as Transmit Security, Ping Identity with diverse applications, directories, and identity sources.
- Foster close collaboration with application owners and teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of advanced authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, and WS-Fed.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design, and implement appropriate, scalable IAM solutions.
- Document configurations, processes, and procedures for effective maintenance and future reference.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues proactively.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $118,700 - $218,600
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.
Recruiting for this role ends on 5/31/2026
Work you will do:
As Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions team Sr. Consultant, you will
- Identify and evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement to address the growing challenges of cyber threats and other information technology risks.
- Design and implement solutions for multiple clients and vendors using identity management tool Transmit Security & Ping Federate. Experience in implementing engagements that includes requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Develop and deliver tailored IAM solutions aligned to Client's digital transformation strategy. Manage operations for client's needs across multiple security domains specializing in identity and access management (customer and enterprise, federation, privileged identity management, provisioning, compliance (i.e. PCI, SOX, etc.), role based access controls, etc.)
- Solution and develop customer focused security offerings to secure identities, data, and privacy, focusing on the security experience across multiple digital access channels (e.g., mobile, Web, ATM, branch, etc.) and leverage next-generation multifactor authentication modalities (e.g. biometrics)
- Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services.
- Develop and maintain Cyber client relationships, ensure client satisfaction, expand existing Cyber engagements, and communicate to clients and partners aspects of both the product and the implementation at the technical and functional level appropriate for the situation.
The Team
Enables trust and safety of online communications and digital products, protecting users, consumers, and patients from harm. Enables clients to provide consumer confidence in knowing with whom they are dealing and ensuring the integrity of access to data.
Qualifications
Required:
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Business, or relevant fields
- 4+ years of industry experience
- 4+ years of experience within Identity and Access Management
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with customization of Transmit Security and Ping Identity tools is a must.
- Ability to travel 25-50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
- Previous Consulting or Big 4 Project Management experience preferred.
- Certifications such as: Ping Identity/Transmit Security certifications, CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification a plus
- Design, develop, and implement secure and scalable solutions to support our identity and access management (IAM) infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve access-related issues and incidents efficiently.
- Integrate Identity solutions such as Transmit Security, Ping Identity with diverse applications, directories, and identity sources.
- Foster close collaboration with application owners and teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of advanced authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, and WS-Fed.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design, and implement appropriate, scalable IAM solutions.
- Document configurations, processes, and procedures for effective maintenance and future reference.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues proactively.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $118,700 - $218,600
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cybersecurity Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS. Information security and computer science codes qualify, but some adjacent business or management programs do not, which affects your extension eligibility entirely.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the employer's E-Verify Company ID before signing anything. Consulting firms that staff you to clients must be enrolled as the employer of record, not the end client, and many candidates miss this distinction until the I-983 filing stage.
Build certifications that signal H-1B specialty occupation
Credentials like CISSP, CEH, or Security+ document that your role requires theoretical and practical expertise beyond a general degree. Cybersecurity Consultant positions face specialty occupation scrutiny at H-1B filing, so employer-recognized certifications strengthen the petition before you even receive an offer.
Target consulting firms with established STEM OPT pipelines
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cybersecurity Consultant openings by employers with active STEM OPT hiring history. Firms that have structured I-983 training plans already in place move you to offer faster and handle DSO reporting cycles without friction.
Structure your I-983 training plan around billable deliverables
Generic training objectives get flagged during DSO review. Map your learning goals directly to client engagement outcomes, such as penetration testing milestones or compliance audit deliverables, so your Form I-983 reflects actual consulting work rather than classroom-style tasks.
File your H-1B registration before OPT cap-gap risk emerges
STEM OPT cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30 if your H-1B is filed before your EAD expires. Cybersecurity Consultant roles on multi-month client engagements need continuity of authorization, so confirm your employer's H-1B filing timeline during the offer negotiation itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cybersecurity or information security degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information assurance, cybersecurity, and network security typically qualify. Degrees in general business or management information systems may not, even if your coursework was technical. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension, since USCIS ties eligibility to the code on your transcript, not the program title.
Does my consulting firm employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify even if I work at client sites?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is required for your direct employer, meaning the consulting or staffing firm that issues your paycheck and W-2, not the end client where you perform the work. This distinction matters because many cybersecurity consultants are placed at financial institutions or government contractors whose own E-Verify status is irrelevant to your STEM OPT authorization. Verify the firm's E-Verify Company ID before signing your offer letter.
What goes into a valid I-983 training plan for a Cybersecurity Consultant role?
Your Form I-983 must identify the practical skills you will develop, the oversight structure your employer provides, and how the work relates to your STEM degree. For consulting roles, this means mapping training goals to specific deliverables such as vulnerability assessments, security architecture reviews, or compliance gap analyses rather than generic job duties. Your DSO and employer must both sign the plan, and the employer must submit a six-month evaluation during your extension period.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT is still active when H-1B season begins?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires and USCIS receives it by April 1, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. For Cybersecurity Consultant roles on long-term client engagements, this continuity is critical. Your employer must confirm they will file in the regular cap season, since cap-exempt filings do not trigger cap-gap protection.
Where should I look for Cybersecurity Consultant jobs with employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for STEM OPT students and surfaces Cybersecurity Consultant roles at employers already enrolled in E-Verify. You can filter by employer type and hiring history so you spend your time on firms that have successfully onboarded STEM OPT students before, rather than educating recruiters about the program from scratch during early-stage interviews.