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IAM Engineer roles in identity governance, access provisioning, and zero-trust architecture sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility. Your STEM degree qualifies you for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to 36 months total, as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
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Multiple Positions Available
COMPANY: McKesson Corporation
POSITION: IAM Engineer
LOCATION: 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039
JOB DUTIES: Responsible for following the standards of McKesson for Identity, IGA, Access Management, and related environments. Perform hands-on support and integration of IAM solutions across multiple platforms as required, including but not limited to Identity Governance, Federation and custom development as needed. Provide advice and assistance relating to all aspects of identity Management to broader IT, BU, and international teams, while communicating concepts of IAM to a broad range of audiences inside and outside of the team. Support integration activities with IGA, Access Management, Privileged Access Services etc. Collaborate closely with the various global Security, Information Technology, BU, and application teams to ensure IAM tools, configurations, and industry best practices are implemented uniformly across the enterprise. Frequently evaluate IAM technologies and services and stay current on the latest technologies and trends. Create and maintain technical documentation such as SOPs, design documents, operational drawings, manuals, etc. Provide support when needed for Directory, IAM services, servers, and databases. Telecommuting permitted up to 75% of the week from the Irving, TX metropolitan area.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer & Information Science or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Applicant must have one (1) year of demonstrated experience in each of the following:
- Sailpoint Identity Security Cloud experience.
- Implementing User Access reviews with Sailpoint Identity Security Cloud.
- Integrating applications with Sailpoint Identity Security Cloud.
- Developing access controls using Active Directory and Azure AD.
Applicant must have demonstrated experience in each of the following:
- Identity and Access Management practice and concepts.
- Sarbanes Oxley, SOC2, and HIPPA compliance.
- Software Development Life Cycle processes.
OFFERED WAGE: $106,995 - $151,300/year
CONTACT: To apply, please send resumes to JobPostings@McKesson.com. Reference #: 002214.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
IAM Engineering draws from Computer Science, Information Security, and Systems Engineering CIP codes. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, because a mismatch delays your I-983 approval and can shorten your authorized work period.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
An employer who isn't enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT extension. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before your final interview to avoid accepting an offer you can't use.
Tailor your I-983 to IAM engineering deliverables
Generic training plans get rejected. List specific learning objectives tied to IAM tools you'll use, such as identity lifecycle management, RBAC policy design, or SCIM integration, so the plan demonstrates a direct connection to your STEM degree field.
Target employers with active identity security teams
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have hired STEM OPT candidates in technology and information security roles, giving you a verified starting point instead of applying blind to companies with no track record of supporting OPT extensions.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
STEM OPT employers must pay you the same wage as similarly situated U.S. workers. Pull the prevailing wage for your specific IAM role and location using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you can flag any offer that falls below the required threshold.
File your extension application 90 days early
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Missing that window means a gap in work authorization, and IAM contract roles often can't absorb even a short break in employment eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IAM Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your underlying degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering, and the IAM Engineer role you're hired into is directly related to that field. Your DSO confirms the CIP code match when endorsing your I-20 for the extension. Roles focused on identity governance, access management, or security architecture consistently satisfy the relatedness requirement.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for IAM Engineer job seekers?
Every employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, the federal electronic employment eligibility system. This applies regardless of company size or whether the role is remote. Before accepting any IAM Engineer offer, confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. If the company isn't enrolled, they must join E-Verify before your extension start date or you can't legally begin work.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for an IAM Engineer?
The I-983 must map your IAM Engineer duties to specific learning outcomes tied to your STEM degree. Include concrete objectives such as designing role-based access control policies, integrating identity providers using SAML or OIDC, or auditing privileged access workflows. Generic descriptions like 'gain industry experience' are routinely rejected. Your employer's supervisor signs off, and your DSO reviews it before endorsing your I-20 for the extension.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, or until USCIS adjudicates the petition. You can continue working as an IAM Engineer throughout that period without interruption, as long as your employer remains E-Verify enrolled and your I-983 training plan stays current.
Where can I find IAM Engineer roles where employers already support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters IAM Engineer listings by employers who have a documented history of hiring international students on work authorization, so you're not starting from scratch trying to educate hiring managers about E-Verify or STEM OPT rules. Search by role, location, and authorization type to surface employers prepared to move quickly through the I-983 and E-Verify steps without delays from unfamiliarity.