STEM OPT Security Engineering Manager Jobs
Security Engineering Manager roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related engineering field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan outlining how the role develops your technical skills.
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Job Posting Title:
Security Systems Engineering Scientist
Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Job Details:
Purpose
Exercise sound engineering practices to design, analyze, integrate and solve challenging physical security related challenges for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) including providing input throughout the acquisition and system development lifecycle from analyzing novel solution alternatives, to requirements development, system design, integration testing, and sustainment.
Responsibilities
- System and mission analysis. Apply expertise and sound engineering principles to analyze existing capabilities, identify gaps and opportunities, and work within collaborative teams to develop novel solutions.
- Design, build, test, and integrate systems and system-of-systems.
- Create and maintain documentation for mission and requirement analysis, system design, configuration management, and testing.
- Participate in data collection exercises, data management, analysis and reporting.
- Support the installation and testing of equipment in field locations.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering or other related field.
- Three years of related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks/projects, and managing their time effectively.
- Applicant must exhibit attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player without daily supervision, while effectively communicating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of US Navy platforms, systems, operations and tactics.
- Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of US Navy, DoD or DoE physical security systems.
- Experience with US Navy diving or diving systems.
- Experience with US Navy submarines, operations, anti-submarine warfare or subsea and seabed warfare.
- Experience in systems or mission engineering.
- Experience with sonar systems or other waterborne sensor technologies.
- Experience with autonomous systems, sonar systems, radar systems, radio systems and/or EO/IR camera systems is a plus.
- Experience in field deployment, sustainment, and/or testing of systems.
- Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management.
- Understanding of software and hardware engineering processes and standards.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing.
- Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
Salary Range
$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Some weekend, evening and holiday work
- Possible interstate/intrastate travel
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- Unofficial college transcript
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Security Engineering Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list published by ICE. Cybersecurity, computer science, and systems engineering degrees typically qualify, but management information systems degrees sometimes don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you get to the offer stage. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment independently, since STEM OPT authorization is invalid without it.
Frame your I-983 training plan around management competencies
Security Engineering Manager roles require an I-983 that maps technical oversight, team leadership, and security architecture decisions to your STEM degree. Generic training plans get rejected. Work with your DSO early to document how managerial responsibilities connect to your academic background.
Target companies with dedicated security engineering orgs
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history in security and engineering roles. Companies with standalone security teams are more likely to have the E-Verify enrollment and HR infrastructure to support your authorization correctly.
Understand the 60-day job search window between roles
If your Security Engineering Manager position ends, USCIS gives you 60 days to find a new employer enrolled in E-Verify and file a new I-983. Starting that search before your current role ends is the only way to avoid losing your STEM OPT period.
Check prevailing wage expectations before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for security engineering manager roles in your target metro area. Employers filing an LCA for your eventual H-1B visa sponsorship must meet this floor, so understanding it early prevents misaligned offer negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Engineering Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree carries an eligible CIP code, typically in computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field listed on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program list. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. USCIS evaluates whether the role directly relates to your degree field, and a Security Engineering Manager position that involves technical security architecture and systems oversight generally satisfies that standard.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a management role?
The I-983 must show a clear connection between your STEM degree and the practical training you'll receive in the Security Engineering Manager role. That means documenting specific technical responsibilities like threat modeling, security tooling decisions, and engineering oversight, not just team management duties. Your DSO and employer both sign it, and USCIS can audit it at any time during your 24-month extension.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before I accept an offer?
You can use the official E-Verify employer search tool to look up any company by name or location. If the employer doesn't appear or their enrollment has lapsed, your STEM OPT authorization won't be valid even if your I-983 is approved. Bring this up with the recruiter early in the process, since mid-process discovery of a non-enrolled employer can cost you the role and part of your authorization window.
Can I work as a Security Engineering Manager while waiting for my H-1B to be approved?
Yes, if your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. If your H-1B is selected and approved, your status transitions on October 1. You must remain employed by the same E-Verify-enrolled employer throughout the cap-gap period for the extension to remain valid.
Where can I find Security Engineering Manager jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT requirements?
Migrate Mate filters job listings to surface employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring international students. That's especially useful for Security Engineering Manager roles, where the combination of technical seniority and work authorization complexity can catch unprepared HR teams off guard. Searching on Migrate Mate reduces the risk of reaching offer stage only to discover the employer can't support your status.