STEM OPT IT Security Engineer Jobs
IT Security Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field like computer science, information security, or cybersecurity. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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The Compliance Analyst is responsible for completing and maintaining system security plans (SSP) for new and existing systems. The system security plans are documented in the Governance, Risk, Compliance tool. This requires close coordination with IT project teams, tech leads, business and enterprise security representatives, and product owners, to establish and maintain processes and security controls for systems, and to identify security vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation plans. Compliance Analysts are assigned resources for DTMB development projects. Compliance Analysts are typically not assigned resources and are available for consult, if needed, for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) procurement phase projects. For COTS implementation phase projects, Compliance Analysts are typically listed resources to navigate SSP/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities with Michigan Cyber Security (MCS) in order to support security requirements to Go Live.
Responsibilities:
- Create SSPs via collaboration with MDOT Automation Managers, System Owners, System Security Administrators, and project team for new applications in alignment with the Secure Application Development Life Cycle and Michigan Security Accreditation Process.
- Maintain SSPs for existing applications requiring ATO and those facing software and/or hardware enhancements.
- Collaborate with business representatives to establish system registration.
- Lead and identify security testing and system scanning requirements.
- Perform risk assessments and provide responses for security controls.
- Continuously monitor plans of action and milestones and corrective action plans as they relate to the SSPs in collaboration with the MDOT Enterprise Information Management office.
- Validate respective SSPs to ensure NIST control requirements are met.
- Author recommendations associated with findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with SOM Policies, Standards, and Procedures, and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) controls.
- Lead team members and vendors with proper artifact collection to satisfy assessment requirements.
- Coordination of scanning activities/enterprise activities with MCS, tech leads, and business areas.
- Lead the system Data Classifications part of the SSP/ATO process.
Required Skillset:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- A bachelor's degree or higher with 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, or mathematics; or an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; AND at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician.
OR
- A high school diploma, or equivalent education, AND three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
OR
- IT Certification
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field (NIST, SSP, GRC, etc.)
- Experience with Keylight is a plus
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Candidates MUST have either a bachelor's degree or higher specific to IT or a Cyber Security certification. You must attach a copy of the candidate's official transcripts or the Cyber Security certificate. This is required.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
Role:
The Compliance Analyst is responsible for completing and maintaining system security plans (SSP) for new and existing systems. The system security plans are documented in the Governance, Risk, Compliance tool. This requires close coordination with IT project teams, tech leads, business and enterprise security representatives, and product owners, to establish and maintain processes and security controls for systems, and to identify security vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation plans. Compliance Analysts are assigned resources for DTMB development projects. Compliance Analysts are typically not assigned resources and are available for consult, if needed, for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) procurement phase projects. For COTS implementation phase projects, Compliance Analysts are typically listed resources to navigate SSP/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities with Michigan Cyber Security (MCS) in order to support security requirements to Go Live.
Responsibilities:
- Create SSPs via collaboration with MDOT Automation Managers, System Owners, System Security Administrators, and project team for new applications in alignment with the Secure Application Development Life Cycle and Michigan Security Accreditation Process.
- Maintain SSPs for existing applications requiring ATO and those facing software and/or hardware enhancements.
- Collaborate with business representatives to establish system registration.
- Lead and identify security testing and system scanning requirements.
- Perform risk assessments and provide responses for security controls.
- Continuously monitor plans of action and milestones and corrective action plans as they relate to the SSPs in collaboration with the MDOT Enterprise Information Management office.
- Validate respective SSPs to ensure NIST control requirements are met.
- Author recommendations associated with findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with SOM Policies, Standards, and Procedures, and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) controls.
- Lead team members and vendors with proper artifact collection to satisfy assessment requirements.
- Coordination of scanning activities/enterprise activities with MCS, tech leads, and business areas.
- Lead the system Data Classifications part of the SSP/ATO process.
Required Skillset:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- A bachelor's degree or higher with 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, or mathematics; or an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; AND at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician.
OR
- A high school diploma, or equivalent education, AND three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
OR
- IT Certification
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field (NIST, SSP, GRC, etc.)
- Experience with Keylight is a plus
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Candidates MUST have either a bachelor's degree or higher specific to IT or a Cyber Security certification. You must attach a copy of the candidate's official transcripts or the Cyber Security certificate. This is required.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an IT Security Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Not every computer science or IT degree automatically qualifies for STEM OPT. Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm eligibility before you target employers.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during screening
Ask your recruiter directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before any interview advances. Federal contractors are required to enroll, but many mid-size security firms aren't. Skipping this check can cost you weeks of wasted effort.
Build credentials around specific security frameworks
IT Security Engineer roles frequently list NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 experience as non-negotiable. Earning a CompTIA Security+ or CISSP before your OPT period ends signals to hiring managers that you can contribute without an onboarding ramp.
Target employers with active government contracts
Federal contractors and agencies hiring IT Security Engineers are already E-Verify enrolled by law, which removes one of your biggest sponsorship barriers. Search for roles tied to FedRAMP compliance, FISMA, or DoD cybersecurity programs when evaluating where to apply.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter your IT Security Engineer job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT sponsorship history. This saves you from screening dozens of postings that won't support your work authorization.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before accepting an offer
Your employer must sign a formal I-983 training plan that maps your IT Security Engineer duties to your STEM degree. Raise this during the offer stage, not after you start, so USCIS reporting obligations are clear to HR before your extension is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as an IT Security Engineer?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information assurance, cybersecurity, and electrical engineering typically qualify. Degrees in general business IT or management information systems may not. Confirm your specific CIP code with your Designated School Official before applying for the extension.
Does my IT Security Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. If your employer is not enrolled when your extension is approved, you cannot legally work. Ask HR to provide their E-Verify Company ID number before you accept an offer. Federal contractors are required to be enrolled, making them lower-risk targets.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an IT Security Engineer role?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day IT Security Engineer duties directly relate to your STEM degree. It should identify specific learning objectives, such as implementing security controls or conducting vulnerability assessments, and explain how those objectives build on your academic training. Your employer signs the form and must provide updates every 12 months or when your role changes materially.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected but my OPT expires before October 1?
Cap-gap protection automatically extends your OPT work authorization from your OPT expiration date through September 30 of the same fiscal year, as long as your employer filed a timely H-1B visa petition before your OPT expired. You can continue working as an IT Security Engineer during this window without any gap in authorization. USCIS confirms cap-gap eligibility through the receipt notice.
Where can I find IT Security Engineer jobs where employers already support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists IT Security Engineer roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and a track record of STEM OPT sponsorship. Searching there removes the guesswork of identifying which postings will actually support your extension. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for IT Security Engineers to understand the exact degree and skill requirements hiring managers use.