STEM OPT IT Security Specialist Jobs
IT Security Specialist roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $50,481.60 Maximum Offer $85,966.40
Now Hiring:
Associate IT Security Analyst
Summary
The IT Security Analyst Associate performs daily identity and access administration activities across supported applications and directory services. This position fulfills approved access requests, troubleshoots routine account issues, maintains accurate operational records, and contributes to process improvements. The analyst follows established security standards and approval requirements, escalating complex issues and exceptions to appropriate resources.
Essential Responsibilities
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Account and access administration: Create, modify, disable, and maintain accounts and approved access for employees, contingent workers, providers, students, and other authorized users. Process onboarding, transfers, name changes, terminations, and reinstatements.
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Systems and application support: Administer approved access across Active Directory, SailPoint ISC, Epic, Citrix, servers, and shared folders, and various other applications. Support privileged accounts, bulk provisioning, and Epic Data Courier activities as trained and authorized.
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Request fulfillment and troubleshooting: Manage ServiceNow requests and incidents, verify approvals, document actions, and communicate status. Resolve routine account, permissions, password, MFA, and VPN issues, escalating complex problems appropriately.
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Security and documentation: Follow identity verification, confidentiality, and least-privilege requirements. Maintain accurate operational records, procedures, and control evidence, and escalate access discrepancies or security concerns.
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Continuous improvement and coverage: Participate in cross-training, knowledge sharing, process improvements, and implementation of approved access workflows. Provide team coverage and on-call support following appropriate training, and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree in related technical/business area plus 0-2 years of experience in IT. 3 years additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree. Requires basic knowledge of information systems and knowledge of current theories and practices in the identity and access management.
Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision, responsible for timely provisioning of accounts that includes creation, modification and inactivation of accounts for employees and contractors. Provides implementation support for software components of low complexity. Uses basic analytical and problem-solving skills as well as an understanding of the business and systems to resolve problems with access to production applications. Contributes to the implementation of new security initiatives. Ability to accurately triage and analyze low complexity customer requests and resolve or escalate customer requests in an efficient and timely manner. Aids with external and internal audit efforts by providing accurate user account information and process documentation. May be assigned to the call rotation once trained and competency is achieved. Supports tasks associated for projects, testing, documentation.
May provide training to other team members.
Benefits:
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $50,481.60 Maximum Offer $85,966.40
Now Hiring:
Associate IT Security Analyst
Summary
The IT Security Analyst Associate performs daily identity and access administration activities across supported applications and directory services. This position fulfills approved access requests, troubleshoots routine account issues, maintains accurate operational records, and contributes to process improvements. The analyst follows established security standards and approval requirements, escalating complex issues and exceptions to appropriate resources.
Essential Responsibilities
-
Account and access administration: Create, modify, disable, and maintain accounts and approved access for employees, contingent workers, providers, students, and other authorized users. Process onboarding, transfers, name changes, terminations, and reinstatements.
-
Systems and application support: Administer approved access across Active Directory, SailPoint ISC, Epic, Citrix, servers, and shared folders, and various other applications. Support privileged accounts, bulk provisioning, and Epic Data Courier activities as trained and authorized.
-
Request fulfillment and troubleshooting: Manage ServiceNow requests and incidents, verify approvals, document actions, and communicate status. Resolve routine account, permissions, password, MFA, and VPN issues, escalating complex problems appropriately.
-
Security and documentation: Follow identity verification, confidentiality, and least-privilege requirements. Maintain accurate operational records, procedures, and control evidence, and escalate access discrepancies or security concerns.
-
Continuous improvement and coverage: Participate in cross-training, knowledge sharing, process improvements, and implementation of approved access workflows. Provide team coverage and on-call support following appropriate training, and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree in related technical/business area plus 0-2 years of experience in IT. 3 years additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree. Requires basic knowledge of information systems and knowledge of current theories and practices in the identity and access management.
Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision, responsible for timely provisioning of accounts that includes creation, modification and inactivation of accounts for employees and contractors. Provides implementation support for software components of low complexity. Uses basic analytical and problem-solving skills as well as an understanding of the business and systems to resolve problems with access to production applications. Contributes to the implementation of new security initiatives. Ability to accurately triage and analyze low complexity customer requests and resolve or escalate customer requests in an efficient and timely manner. Aids with external and internal audit efforts by providing accurate user account information and process documentation. May be assigned to the call rotation once trained and competency is achieved. Supports tasks associated for projects, testing, documentation.
May provide training to other team members.
Benefits:
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an IT Security Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting IT Security roles. Information security degrees often qualify, but general business IT degrees may not, so confirm eligibility with your DSO early.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Confirm every prospective employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer. An employer who was enrolled last year may have lapsed, so ask your HR contact for their E-Verify Company ID as a concrete verification step.
Build your I-983 training plan around security competencies
Draft your I-983 before your offer closes, not after. IT Security Specialists should map training goals to specific competencies like threat detection, SIEM tools, or incident response frameworks so the plan reflects genuine job duties, not generic language.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified STEM OPT employers
Search for IT Security Specialist openings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented STEM OPT hiring history. Targeting companies that have filed for STEM OPT workers before cuts time spent on employers unfamiliar with E-Verify requirements.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before entering salary discussions. STEM OPT doesn't require LCA filing, but knowing the wage benchmark strengthens your negotiating position with the employer.
Submit your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS up to 90 days before your initial OPT end date. IT Security roles often require background checks and clearance processes that take time, so a delayed extension filing can disrupt your start date if USCIS processing runs long.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension for IT Security Specialist jobs?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and carries an eligible CIP code. Degrees in computer science, cybersecurity, information assurance, and electrical engineering typically qualify. General IT management or business administration degrees often don't. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying to IT Security roles under the STEM OPT extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my IT Security Specialist employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll be employed, not just at the corporate level. Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm their E-Verify Company ID. If your employer isn't enrolled, your DSO cannot approve the I-983 training plan, and your STEM OPT extension cannot begin regardless of when USCIS approves your application.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an IT Security Specialist role?
Your I-983 must describe how the IT Security Specialist position provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. Include specific learning objectives tied to job duties such as vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, or compliance auditing. Both you and your supervisor sign the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your extension activates. Vague or generic descriptions increase the risk of a DSO rejection.
Does the cap-gap rule protect my work authorization if I'm selected in the H-1B lottery while on STEM OPT?
Yes. If your STEM OPT expires on September 30 and your H-1B visa petition is properly filed and accepted by USCIS before that date, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. Your employer can keep you working in your IT Security Specialist role without interruption as long as the petition remains pending or approved. USCIS issues updated guidance on cap-gap each fiscal year.
How do I find IT Security Specialist employers who are already familiar with STEM OPT requirements?
Search for IT Security Specialist openings on Migrate Mate, which identifies employers with verified STEM OPT and E-Verify enrollment history. Targeting companies that have previously hired STEM OPT workers significantly reduces the risk of late-stage offer withdrawals caused by employers who discover E-Verify or I-983 requirements for the first time after extending an offer.