STEM OPT Security Operations Engineer Jobs
Security Operations Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when 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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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00
Job Summary
Responsible for executing enterprise cybersecurity focusing on the processes and tools that support Security Operations’ threat prevention, threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Also is responsible for providing insight and direction to minimize identified threats and risks to the organization through collaboration with other IS and Sanford technological groups. Perform real-time and forensic log and EDR monitoring and analysis to provide network, data, and asset security for Sanford Health. Perform vulnerability assessments and report results to application and asset owners. Provide consulting services to owners relating to response activities. Perform and collaborate on Incident Response activities including the collection, preservation, and interpretation of digital evidence.
Build, administer, and support the IS Security Operations tools, processes, and services. Identify and complete improvements and metrics to Security Operations processes and services. Manage the IS Security Operations ticket queue. Prioritize and complete tickets according to impact to Sanford Health business functions.
Provide security consulting services to other Sanford Health groups. Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow, and determine solutions. Research and advise on SOC trends and capabilities. Use data analysis to drive service improvement. Learn new tools, processes, and work methods based on business needs. Communicate via written, verbal, and presentation style to individuals of varying technical abilities and job function.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, in lieu of education, leadership may consider an Associates degree plus 3 years of applicable experience in computer science, cyber security or an information technology related field.
Minimum of at least 2 years experience in the cyber security field.
Security Certifications are desired.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0254169
Job Function: Information Technology
Featured: No
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00
Job Summary
Responsible for executing enterprise cybersecurity focusing on the processes and tools that support Security Operations’ threat prevention, threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Also is responsible for providing insight and direction to minimize identified threats and risks to the organization through collaboration with other IS and Sanford technological groups. Perform real-time and forensic log and EDR monitoring and analysis to provide network, data, and asset security for Sanford Health. Perform vulnerability assessments and report results to application and asset owners. Provide consulting services to owners relating to response activities. Perform and collaborate on Incident Response activities including the collection, preservation, and interpretation of digital evidence.
Build, administer, and support the IS Security Operations tools, processes, and services. Identify and complete improvements and metrics to Security Operations processes and services. Manage the IS Security Operations ticket queue. Prioritize and complete tickets according to impact to Sanford Health business functions.
Provide security consulting services to other Sanford Health groups. Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow, and determine solutions. Research and advise on SOC trends and capabilities. Use data analysis to drive service improvement. Learn new tools, processes, and work methods based on business needs. Communicate via written, verbal, and presentation style to individuals of varying technical abilities and job function.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, in lieu of education, leadership may consider an Associates degree plus 3 years of applicable experience in computer science, cyber security or an information technology related field.
Minimum of at least 2 years experience in the cyber security field.
Security Certifications are desired.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0254169
Job Function: Information Technology
Featured: No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Security Operations Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, cybersecurity, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but your DSO confirms the exact match before you file.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
An employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT extension. Ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm their E-Verify company ID number before signing any offer letter.
Build your I-983 training plan around SOC requirements
Security Operations Engineer roles fall under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Use O*NET to pull the formal duties and required competencies for that code, then map your training plan tasks directly to those descriptions to satisfy USCIS review.
Target employers with LCA filing history in cybersecurity
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for security or information assurance roles are already familiar with work authorization compliance. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL filing data by role so you can focus your applications on employers who have sponsored before.
Time your STEM OPT application against reporting deadlines
You must file your STEM OPT extension request at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Missing that window forces a gap in work authorization, so coordinate with your DSO as soon as you have a qualifying job offer.
Use prevailing wage data to evaluate offer competitiveness
Look up the wage level for your Security Operations Engineer role and geography using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. An offer at or above the prevailing wage also signals the employer understands DOL compliance obligations.
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Find Security Operations Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems and maps to an approved CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also relate to your degree field, which your DSO and employer confirm through the I-983 training plan.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. This is a federal requirement, not optional. If an employer isn't enrolled when you file your extension, your authorization is invalid. Ask HR to provide their E-Verify company ID and verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify portal before you accept an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Security Operations Engineer?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day work connects to your STEM degree. For a Security Operations Engineer, that means documenting specific technical duties such as threat detection, incident response, or vulnerability assessment, alongside the learning goals they develop. Your employer signs the plan, and USCIS reviews it if you're selected for audit.
Does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
Yes. If your STEM OPT expires while a timely filed H-1B petition is pending for an October 1 start date, cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically until October 1 or until the petition is decided, whichever comes first. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap, but confirm your I-20 reflects the updated end date with your DSO.
Where can I find Security Operations Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters job listings for employers with active work authorization filing history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't hire STEM OPT students. Search Security Operations Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have the E-Verify enrollment and compliance track record your extension requires.
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