STEM OPT Security Engineer Jobs
Security Engineer roles fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 24 months of extended work authorization beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, information security, or a related STEM field must align with the role's CIP code to qualify.
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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 Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches the role
Check that your degree's CIP code aligns with the Security Engineer position before applying. O*NET lists the typical education requirements for this occupation, which you can cross-reference against your I-20 to confirm STEM OPT eligibility.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. Many smaller security firms or government contractors operate under subcontracting arrangements where the legal employer, not the worksite, must hold the E-Verify enrollment.
Target companies with active LCA filings in cybersecurity
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history for security roles. This filters out companies that verbally claim sponsorship readiness but lack a track record of filing for STEM OPT or H-1B visa workers.
Build your I-983 training plan around security competencies
Work with your DSO and hiring manager to map your Security Engineer duties to concrete STEM learning objectives on Form I-983. USCIS scrutinizes training plans that list generic IT tasks rather than specific security engineering skills tied to your degree field.
Apply 90 days before your OPT end date
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS no later than 90 days before your current EAD expires. Filing inside that window lets you keep working without a gap even if USCIS processing extends past your end date.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Look up the wage level for your Security Engineer role using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable prevailing wage, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that would block the filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a computer science or information technology degree qualify for STEM OPT as a Security Engineer?
Yes, degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information security, and closely related STEM fields typically qualify, provided the CIP code on your I-20 maps to the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree program is listed. If your degree is in a borderline field like management information systems, verify the CIP code before applying for the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Security Engineer employer during STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify at the worksite where you perform your job duties, not just at their headquarters. If you're placed at a client site through a staffing arrangement, E-Verify enrollment must apply to the legal employer named on your I-983, not the client company. Verify enrollment status directly with HR before signing any offer.
What should the I-983 training plan include for a Security Engineer role?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day security engineering duties to specific STEM learning goals tied to your degree field. List concrete objectives such as threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, or security architecture design rather than broad IT support tasks. USCIS has rejected training plans that read as standard job descriptions without an educational rationale linking the work to your degree program.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT EAD expires while an H-1B petition filed on your behalf is pending or approved for October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You don't need a new EAD for this period. Keep your current EAD, your employer's H-1B receipt notice, and your OPT approval as documentation of your continued authorization during the cap-gap window.
Where can I find Security Engineer jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Security Engineer listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the STEM OPT process. This saves time compared to filtering manually after submitting applications, especially important when your OPT timeline limits how long you can afford to spend in a drawn-out hiring process.