STEM OPT Infrastructure Automation Engineer Jobs
Infrastructure Automation Engineer roles in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before you start.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
Position Description
GEICO is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on our Infrastructure Automation Tools team to help drive our tech transformation from a traditional IT model to one focused on engineering excellence, good code and documentation hygiene, and creating resilient architectures driven by automation. This team is focused on automated tools and infrastructure as code to streamline operations on our Openstack private cloud, our network, and our hardware fleet. Managing a private cloud in an enterprise environment requires knowledge of hardware, virtualization, operating systems, and infrastructure automation.
Position Responsibilities
As an infrastructure automation engineer, you will:
- Drive innovation of OS and firmware update strategies to ensure good testing, stability, performance, security, and remote management capabilities
- Develop tools and processes for automated testing of servers and operating system images
- Develop tools to monitor server fleet health and performance, focusing on strategic upgrades, proactive maintenance, and quick response to hardware, firmware, and detecting anomalies
- Devise and implement automation scripts and tools for a wide range of fleet management tasks using a combination of IaC (Ansible, Terraform, etc) and traditional programming languages like Python, Go, and Rust
- Work closely with our Openstack, Storage (ceph), and Hybrid Cloud teams to understand the automation needs for managing our private cloud, and understand the potential impact of OS and Firmware updates
- Develop hardware lifecycle strategies, assessing ongoing performance, cost-effectiveness, and longevity from procurement to decommissioning
- Keep a finger on the pulse of industry innovations, especially concerning CPU, chipset, storage, GPU, firmware, and BMC developments, ready to lead adaptation and advancement within our infrastructure
Desired Experience and Qualifications
- Professional development experience in one or more of: Python, Go, Rust, C
- Familiarity with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform in an enterprise private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in OS and firmware management strategies in a private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in systems/server management working with technologies like Redfish, BMC, and IPMI standards and crafting solutions for enhanced remote management of server hardware
- Familiarity with architecture and management of server hardware, particularly focusing on CPU, chipset, storage, and GPU integration, and interoperability standards
- Understanding of OpenStack and proven success in elevating server fleet management and automation practices
- Experience implementing logging and dashboards with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to integration details
- Industry certifications that endorse expertise in hardware engineering, firmware management, or data center operations are highly beneficial
- Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $160,000.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
Why Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
Position Description
GEICO is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on our Infrastructure Automation Tools team to help drive our tech transformation from a traditional IT model to one focused on engineering excellence, good code and documentation hygiene, and creating resilient architectures driven by automation. This team is focused on automated tools and infrastructure as code to streamline operations on our Openstack private cloud, our network, and our hardware fleet. Managing a private cloud in an enterprise environment requires knowledge of hardware, virtualization, operating systems, and infrastructure automation.
Position Responsibilities
As an infrastructure automation engineer, you will:
- Drive innovation of OS and firmware update strategies to ensure good testing, stability, performance, security, and remote management capabilities
- Develop tools and processes for automated testing of servers and operating system images
- Develop tools to monitor server fleet health and performance, focusing on strategic upgrades, proactive maintenance, and quick response to hardware, firmware, and detecting anomalies
- Devise and implement automation scripts and tools for a wide range of fleet management tasks using a combination of IaC (Ansible, Terraform, etc) and traditional programming languages like Python, Go, and Rust
- Work closely with our Openstack, Storage (ceph), and Hybrid Cloud teams to understand the automation needs for managing our private cloud, and understand the potential impact of OS and Firmware updates
- Develop hardware lifecycle strategies, assessing ongoing performance, cost-effectiveness, and longevity from procurement to decommissioning
- Keep a finger on the pulse of industry innovations, especially concerning CPU, chipset, storage, GPU, firmware, and BMC developments, ready to lead adaptation and advancement within our infrastructure
Desired Experience and Qualifications
- Professional development experience in one or more of: Python, Go, Rust, C
- Familiarity with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform in an enterprise private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in OS and firmware management strategies in a private cloud environment
- Hands-on experience in systems/server management working with technologies like Redfish, BMC, and IPMI standards and crafting solutions for enhanced remote management of server hardware
- Familiarity with architecture and management of server hardware, particularly focusing on CPU, chipset, storage, and GPU integration, and interoperability standards
- Understanding of OpenStack and proven success in elevating server fleet management and automation practices
- Experience implementing logging and dashboards with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to integration details
- Industry certifications that endorse expertise in hardware engineering, firmware management, or data center operations are highly beneficial
- Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $160,000.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Infrastructure Automation Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a DHS-designated STEM field. Computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems all qualify, but some interdisciplinary programs do not. Confirm with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT roles.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of how willing they are to sponsor. Use the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before investing time in any application.
Align your I-983 to infrastructure engineering goals
Your training plan must detail specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just list job duties. For this role, reference infrastructure automation frameworks, systems architecture, or cloud orchestration skills directly linked to your degree program.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for infrastructure or systems engineering roles have documented experience hiring international graduates. Use Migrate Mate to surface these employers filtered for STEM OPT compatibility and active job openings in this field.
Time your STEM OPT application around cap-gap risk
If your initial 12-month OPT ends before your STEM OPT extension is approved, cap-gap rules only protect you if you've already been selected in the H-1B lottery. File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your EAD expires to avoid a gap.
Request the I-983 before your start date
USCIS requires your I-983 to be signed by both you and your employer before your STEM OPT employment begins. Infrastructure roles at smaller companies sometimes delay this step. Clarify the signing timeline during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Infrastructure Automation Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer classifies the role under a qualifying SOC code such as Software Developers, Systems Software or Computer Occupations. The O*NET occupation profile for Infrastructure Automation Engineers confirms the role requires a STEM-aligned degree. Your DSO reviews the role against your degree's CIP code to confirm eligibility before recommending the STEM OPT extension to USCIS.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT purposes?
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify before your employment begins. You can verify enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search tool, which is publicly accessible. Enrollment must be active at the time you start, not just at the time of your offer. If your employer is not enrolled, they must complete enrollment before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Infrastructure Automation Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe how the role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For this role, that means documenting specific skills you'll develop in areas like cloud infrastructure, configuration management, or CI/CD automation, and connecting each to coursework or competencies from your degree program. Your employer supervisor signs the form and must conduct formal performance evaluations every six months.
How can I find Infrastructure Automation Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings for employers with E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history in infrastructure and systems engineering roles, so you're not applying to companies that can't legally hire you on STEM OPT. Searching by role and visa compatibility there saves significant time compared to filtering manually through general job boards.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment after I start?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment is terminated or lapses after your STEM OPT begins, your authorization to work for that employer is affected. USCIS requires that E-Verify enrollment remain active throughout your STEM OPT period. You should notify your DSO immediately if this occurs, as you may need to change employers or risk falling out of valid status.