STEM OPT Security Analyst Jobs
Security Analyst roles sit squarely within STEM-designated CIP codes, making them a strong fit for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field qualifies you to work up to 36 months total on OPT.
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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 a Security Analyst
Verify your CIP code matches Security Analyst
Check that your degree's CIP code falls under a STEM-designated field recognized by ICE. Computer science (11.0701), information assurance (11.0901), and cybersecurity (11.1003) all support STEM OPT eligibility for Security Analyst roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your DSO can issue the STEM OPT I-20 extension. Ask hiring managers directly, or search the E-Verify employer database by company name before signing anything.
Tailor your I-983 training plan to security work
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your Security Analyst duties, such as threat detection, incident response, or vulnerability assessment. Vague descriptions like 'general IT work' invite RFEs and risk your extension approval.
Target employers with active LCA filings in cybersecurity
Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Analyst roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and Labor Condition Application filing history in cybersecurity SOC codes, so you're only applying where STEM OPT is already operationally supported.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Security Analyst prevailing wages vary by metropolitan area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation so you know whether the salary meets DOL wage-level requirements for your location and role classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with a qualifying CIP code. The role itself must also use your STEM training in a meaningful way, which your I-983 training plan documents. Your DSO confirms eligibility before issuing the extended I-20.
How do I find Security Analyst employers who are enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is required for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. You can search the official E-Verify employer database by company name to confirm enrollment status before applying. Migrate Mate also filters Security Analyst listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active LCA filing history, saving you the manual lookup.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Security Analyst position?
Your I-983 must specify concrete learning objectives directly tied to your Security Analyst duties, your supervising employer's name and E-Verify company ID, your compensation, and how the work relates to your STEM degree. Both you and your employer sign it. Objectives should name specific competencies like log analysis, SIEM platform use, or incident response protocols rather than generic job descriptions.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Security Analyst employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
You must stop working immediately if your employer's E-Verify participation is terminated. USCIS requires you to report the change to your DSO within five business days. Your DSO will update your SEVIS record, and you'll need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer and file an amended I-983 to continue your STEM OPT period lawfully.
Can I use my STEM OPT cap-gap period to keep working as a Security Analyst while my H-1B is pending?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of the fiscal year, or until USCIS adjudicates the petition. You can continue working in your Security Analyst role during this period without interruption, as long as your status remains otherwise valid.