STEM OPT Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs
Cybersecurity Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM-designated fields, making them strong fits for F-1 students seeking the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond their initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an eligible CIP code tied to computer science, information security, or a related STEM discipline.
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NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.
Purpose of Position
The Cybersecurity Engineer is a hands-on technical role within the NetJets Cybersecurity Services team, focused on building, coding, integrating, and operating security solutions. This role requires strong software engineering skills, deep technical expertise, and the ability to work hands-on-keyboard to design, develop, automate, and maintain security capabilities across the enterprise.
This position is intended for engineers and developers, not program or project managers. The successful candidate will write code, develop tools, integrate APIs, automate security workflows, analyze large datasets, and build scalable security solutions. This role has a specific focus on data security engineering, including data classification and labeling, encryption, and protection of sensitive data across on-prem and cloud environments. The Cybersecurity Engineer builds, automates, scripts, engineers, and integrates solutions that enforce data security controls and enable scalable, data-driven protection. The Cybersecurity Engineer partners closely with Security Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Cybersecurity Architecture teams to engineer practical, code-driven solutions that measurably improve the company’s security posture.
Tasks and Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain software-based security solutions by building, scripting, automating, and integrating tools that support detection, response, compliance, and data protection.
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Write and maintain production-quality code (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Go, C#, JavaScript) to automate security operations, data analysis, integrations, and reporting.
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Build, automate, and integrate data security controls, including data discovery, data classification, data labeling, encryption, and secure handling of sensitive data across endpoints, email, SaaS, and cloud platforms.
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Engineer and integrate security platforms and tooling using APIs, webhooks, SDKs, and cloud-native services, including the development of custom tooling, dashboards, parsers, and workflows.
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Analyze security and data security telemetry at scale by engineering scripted and programmatic approaches to process large datasets and reduce manual analysis.
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Automate enforcement, validation, and tuning of security controls, including encryption, access restrictions, and policy-driven protection of sensitive data.
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Research, prototype, and implement new security and data security technologies with an emphasis on technical feasibility, scalability, and engineering-driven solutions.
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Provide deep technical incident response support, including forensic analysis, custom scripting, and tool development during security investigations.
-
Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed secure-by-design and data-by-default protection principles into applications, services, and infrastructure, while staying current on modern attack techniques and translating that knowledge into code and tooling.
Note:
It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.
Education
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Certifications and Licenses
Years of Experience
2-4 years of experience
Core Competencies
- Service-Oriented
- Curiosity
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Strives For Positive Results
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
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Strong hands-on coding and development skills with one or more modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Go, C#, JavaScript).
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Proven ability to work hands-on-keyboard, writing, debugging, testing, and maintaining code.
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Experience building or scripting solutions that support data security capabilities, such as data discovery, classification, labeling, encryption, or secure data handling.
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Experience building or integrating software, APIs, microservices, automation frameworks, or cloud-native services.
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Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, APIs, version control, CI/CD concepts, testing).
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Experience automating security processes rather than managing them manually.
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Solid understanding of application and web security, including OWASP Top 10 and secure development practices.
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Ability to analyze complex technical problems and engineer practical solutions through code.
Additional Skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
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Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them through hands-on implementation.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
How NetJets Supports You
NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers. NetJets offers benefits so you can LIVE WELL—a comprehensive package to support your Mind, Body, and Life.
Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
- Wellness Programs & Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave of Absence
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
- 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute matched by NetJets
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Family & Caregiving Support
Location:
Columbus, OH, US, 43219
Join the NetJets Team
NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.
Purpose of Position
The Cybersecurity Engineer is a hands-on technical role within the NetJets Cybersecurity Services team, focused on building, coding, integrating, and operating security solutions. This role requires strong software engineering skills, deep technical expertise, and the ability to work hands-on-keyboard to design, develop, automate, and maintain security capabilities across the enterprise.
This position is intended for engineers and developers, not program or project managers. The successful candidate will write code, develop tools, integrate APIs, automate security workflows, analyze large datasets, and build scalable security solutions. This role has a specific focus on data security engineering, including data classification and labeling, encryption, and protection of sensitive data across on-prem and cloud environments. The Cybersecurity Engineer builds, automates, scripts, engineers, and integrates solutions that enforce data security controls and enable scalable, data-driven protection. The Cybersecurity Engineer partners closely with Security Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Cybersecurity Architecture teams to engineer practical, code-driven solutions that measurably improve the company’s security posture.
Tasks and Responsibilities
-
Design, develop, and maintain software-based security solutions by building, scripting, automating, and integrating tools that support detection, response, compliance, and data protection.
-
Write and maintain production-quality code (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Go, C#, JavaScript) to automate security operations, data analysis, integrations, and reporting.
-
Build, automate, and integrate data security controls, including data discovery, data classification, data labeling, encryption, and secure handling of sensitive data across endpoints, email, SaaS, and cloud platforms.
-
Engineer and integrate security platforms and tooling using APIs, webhooks, SDKs, and cloud-native services, including the development of custom tooling, dashboards, parsers, and workflows.
-
Analyze security and data security telemetry at scale by engineering scripted and programmatic approaches to process large datasets and reduce manual analysis.
-
Automate enforcement, validation, and tuning of security controls, including encryption, access restrictions, and policy-driven protection of sensitive data.
-
Research, prototype, and implement new security and data security technologies with an emphasis on technical feasibility, scalability, and engineering-driven solutions.
-
Provide deep technical incident response support, including forensic analysis, custom scripting, and tool development during security investigations.
-
Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed secure-by-design and data-by-default protection principles into applications, services, and infrastructure, while staying current on modern attack techniques and translating that knowledge into code and tooling.
Note:
It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.
Education
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Certifications and Licenses
Years of Experience
2-4 years of experience
Core Competencies
- Service-Oriented
- Curiosity
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Strives For Positive Results
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
-
Strong hands-on coding and development skills with one or more modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Go, C#, JavaScript).
-
Proven ability to work hands-on-keyboard, writing, debugging, testing, and maintaining code.
-
Experience building or scripting solutions that support data security capabilities, such as data discovery, classification, labeling, encryption, or secure data handling.
-
Experience building or integrating software, APIs, microservices, automation frameworks, or cloud-native services.
-
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, APIs, version control, CI/CD concepts, testing).
-
Experience automating security processes rather than managing them manually.
-
Solid understanding of application and web security, including OWASP Top 10 and secure development practices.
-
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and engineer practical solutions through code.
Additional Skills
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
-
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them through hands-on implementation.
-
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
How NetJets Supports You
NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers. NetJets offers benefits so you can LIVE WELL—a comprehensive package to support your Mind, Body, and Life.
Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
- Wellness Programs & Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave of Absence
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
- 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute matched by NetJets
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Family & Caregiving Support
Location:
Columbus, OH, US, 43219
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cybersecurity Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your official transcript and confirm your degree's CIP code maps to an approved STEM category. Cybersecurity-adjacent degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, or information assurance typically qualify, but a mismatch triggers a DSO rejection at the I-983 stage.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Before submitting any application, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask HR directly or check through the E-Verify employer search. An unenrolled employer legally cannot sign your I-983 training plan.
Target roles with SOC codes matching your training plan
Your I-983 must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and the Cybersecurity Engineer role. Cross-reference the job's SOC code against your degree field using O*NET to document that relationship before your DSO submits the extension request.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to surface cybersecurity roles at employers with confirmed STEM OPT hiring history. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role, so you can see which companies have filed for positions matching your background before applying.
Negotiate your I-983 training goals before signing
The I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to cybersecurity, not generic job duties. Work with your hiring manager to document measurable goals around skills like network security, threat analysis, or compliance frameworks before your DSO countersigns the form.
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Find Cybersecurity Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a cybersecurity degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most cybersecurity degrees qualify, but eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title. Degrees classified under computer science, information security, electrical engineering, or closely related STEM fields are typically approved. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your transcript's CIP code to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before filing the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my cybersecurity employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you can begin STEM OPT employment. Enrollment means they have a current Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security and use E-Verify to confirm work authorization for new hires. The employer must also be enrolled at the specific worksite where you'll perform your cybersecurity duties, not just at corporate headquarters.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a cybersecurity role?
The I-983 must connect your STEM degree directly to the Cybersecurity Engineer position with specific, measurable training goals. Expect to document objectives around areas like vulnerability assessment, incident response, security architecture, or compliance frameworks relevant to the role. Generic job descriptions don't meet the standard. USCIS requires a clear intellectual and practical bridge between your academic background and the work you'll perform.
Can I work as a Cybersecurity Engineer while my STEM OPT extension is pending?
Yes, if you filed your extension application before your initial OPT EAD expired, your employment authorization continues automatically for up to 180 days under USCIS cap-gap rules. You must remain employed at the E-Verify enrolled employer named in your pending application. If USCIS approves or denies before 180 days, that decision controls your authorization from that point forward.
Where can I find cybersecurity employers that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for finding Cybersecurity Engineer roles at employers with confirmed STEM OPT hiring history. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer, so you can identify companies that have previously sponsored students in comparable positions rather than relying on job postings that don't disclose sponsorship practices upfront.
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