STEM OPT Cybersecurity Consultant Jobs

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 sponsorship.

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Overview

Open Jobs81+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type90% On-site
Median Salary$133K
Top LocationWashington, Washington DC
Most JobsDeloitte

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Baker Tilly
IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant
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IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant
Baker Tilly
Frisco, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Cybersecurity
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Security Engineering
$86,700 - $131,570/yr
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's

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NetSPI
Principal Security Consultant
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Principal Security Consultant
NetSPI
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cybersecurity
Consulting & Professional Services
Security Engineering
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
11-50

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SEA, Ltd.
Digital Forensics Consultant
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Digital Forensics Consultant
SEA, Ltd.
Liberty, Missouri
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's

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Highspring (Formerly MorganFranklin Consulting)
Consultant — AI Strategy, Governance & Security
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Consultant — AI Strategy, Governance & Security
Highspring (Formerly MorganFranklin Consulting)
McLean, Virginia
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
Strategy & Corporate Development
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Business Strategy
$57,638/yr - $105,816/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Deloitte
ServiceNow Developer - Consultant
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ServiceNow Developer - Consultant
Deloitte
Morristown, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$88,600/yr - $163,100/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips 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.

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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.

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