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Net Engineer roles in network design, infrastructure, and systems administration qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an approved CIP code in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to work for any employer enrolled in E-Verify.
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Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire
Location: Coppell-HYBRID 3 days
Position Summary:
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for identification and development of enterprise solutions.
Principal Duties:
- Design, architect, and implement secure authentication and authorization solutions using Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) and secure access for internal and external applications, platforms, and APIs.
- Lead the implementation of modern identity standards, including OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth 2.0, supporting a variety of use cases such as web applications, mobile applications, B2B integrations, and service-to-service communication.
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade integrations with Okta, enabling application onboarding, federation, and secure access to protected resources in alignment with organizational identity standards.
- Partner closely with architecture, platform, security, and product teams to define and evolve standard authentication and authorization patterns, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security across the enterprise.
- Document identity architectures, integration patterns, and operational guidance, enabling development teams and platform teams to efficiently onboard applications and troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues.
- Responsible for one or more applications, working with Business Systems Manager and Business Analyst counterparts on planning and delivering code changes to production, ensuring teams work on schedule.
- Provide business and project expertise when collaborating with clients, IT resources, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to identify the user requirements, assess technologies, recommend and implement technical solutions.
- Participate in estimation process.
- Responsible for source code development; create technical documentation; utilize software configuration, version and quality management processes.
- Responsible for unit testing, performance tuning, defect remediation during testing, and deployment planning.
- Participate in Production Support Escalation if necessary for high-severity issues within their application domain.
- Can analyze, design, and develop complex programming systems independently.
- Chair Agile Team meetings.
- Performs related duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a technical field + 3 years of work experience or bachelor’s degree in a technical field + 5 years related experience.
- Experience designing, architecting, and implementing secure authentication and authorization solutions using IAM, SSO, OIDC, SAML, OAuth2.
- Experience developing software for the US mortgage industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Adaptive leadership style, capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams with diverse skill sets and experience levels.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or management.
- Strong analytical skills.
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Proficiency with:
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Okta integration and configuration
- ASP.Net / MVC / WebApi / C# / .Net 4.0+
- Developing solutions around IAM / OIDC / OAuth2
- Design Patterns
- OOPS
- Web Services
- XML
- Sql Server 2012 and above
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Experience with Windows Services
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Experience in third party integrations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer-IAM
Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire
Location: Coppell-HYBRID 3 days
Position Summary:
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for identification and development of enterprise solutions.
Principal Duties:
- Design, architect, and implement secure authentication and authorization solutions using Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) and secure access for internal and external applications, platforms, and APIs.
- Lead the implementation of modern identity standards, including OpenID Connect (OIDC) and OAuth 2.0, supporting a variety of use cases such as web applications, mobile applications, B2B integrations, and service-to-service communication.
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade integrations with Okta, enabling application onboarding, federation, and secure access to protected resources in alignment with organizational identity standards.
- Partner closely with architecture, platform, security, and product teams to define and evolve standard authentication and authorization patterns, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security across the enterprise.
- Document identity architectures, integration patterns, and operational guidance, enabling development teams and platform teams to efficiently onboard applications and troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues.
- Responsible for one or more applications, working with Business Systems Manager and Business Analyst counterparts on planning and delivering code changes to production, ensuring teams work on schedule.
- Provide business and project expertise when collaborating with clients, IT resources, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to identify the user requirements, assess technologies, recommend and implement technical solutions.
- Participate in estimation process.
- Responsible for source code development; create technical documentation; utilize software configuration, version and quality management processes.
- Responsible for unit testing, performance tuning, defect remediation during testing, and deployment planning.
- Participate in Production Support Escalation if necessary for high-severity issues within their application domain.
- Can analyze, design, and develop complex programming systems independently.
- Chair Agile Team meetings.
- Performs related duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a technical field + 3 years of work experience or bachelor’s degree in a technical field + 5 years related experience.
- Experience designing, architecting, and implementing secure authentication and authorization solutions using IAM, SSO, OIDC, SAML, OAuth2.
- Experience developing software for the US mortgage industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Adaptive leadership style, capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams with diverse skill sets and experience levels.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or management.
- Strong analytical skills.
-
Proficiency with:
-
Okta integration and configuration
- ASP.Net / MVC / WebApi / C# / .Net 4.0+
- Developing solutions around IAM / OIDC / OAuth2
- Design Patterns
- OOPS
- Web Services
- XML
- Sql Server 2012 and above
-
Experience with Windows Services
-
Experience in third party integrations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Net Engineer
Confirm your CIP code matches networking
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and information technology typically qualify, but network-specific programs can vary by institution.
Verify employer E-Verify status early
Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm E-Verify enrollment using their company ID. Employers who aren't enrolled can't legally employ STEM OPT students, and enrollment isn't instant, so raise this in the first conversation, not after the offer.
Target networking-heavy infrastructure teams
Focus on roles within enterprises, cloud providers, and managed service companies that operate large internal networks. These teams file more training plans and have HR processes already built around STEM OPT compliance, which shortens your onboarding timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Net Engineer openings on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered to employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. You can skip the manual verification step and spend that time preparing your I-983 training plan materials instead.
Build your I-983 training plan around technical milestones
Work with your manager to map your training objectives to specific network engineering deliverables like routing protocol configuration, firewall policy management, or infrastructure automation. USCIS expects the plan to show clear STEM-field skill development, not generic on-the-job learning.
Time your DSO reporting against offer deadlines
Your DSO must update your SEVIS record within ten days of your employment start date. Coordinate your start date with your employer so there's buffer between offer acceptance and day one, giving your DSO time to process the reporting without delaying your authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Net Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Net Engineer roles can qualify if your degree falls under an approved CIP code such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your specific program. The job itself must also provide practical training directly related to your STEM field of study.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, with no exceptions. Before signing an offer, ask HR to provide their E-Verify company ID or confirmation number. If the employer isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment before your start date. You can find Net Engineer roles at verified E-Verify employers through Migrate Mate.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Net Engineer position?
The I-983 must describe the practical training you'll receive, the STEM skills you'll develop, how the work relates to your degree, and how your employer will supervise and evaluate you. For a Net Engineer role, this means documenting specific technical objectives like network architecture, routing protocols, or security infrastructure, along with measurable learning goals and a designated supervisor responsible for your development.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my Net Engineer role changes significantly?
Material changes to your job, including a change in role, employer location, or responsibilities that shift away from your STEM field, require an updated I-983 and a SEVIS record update from your DSO. If you change employers entirely, you must file a new training plan and confirm the new employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your first day. Continuing work without updating your records puts your status at risk.
Can I stay in the U.S. on STEM OPT while waiting for H-1B cap results?
Yes. If you're selected in the H-1B lottery and your STEM OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT authorization. This extension covers the period between your OPT end date and the H-1B visa start date, so you can keep working your Net Engineer role without interruption. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance confirming this coverage.