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Security Operations Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree maps to an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your U.S. security leadership career.
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Precise. Reliable. Powerful. Join a team as innovative as the technology we manage.
Full Relocation Package Included!
Sodexo at Sharp HealthCare has a great opportunity for HTM Cybersecurity Program Manager located in the San Diego, CA area.
Is this opportunity right for you?
Sharp is not for profit, but for people, which means all of our resources are dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient-centered care, the latest medical technology and superior service. Every day, our approximately 2,700 affiliated physicians and 19,000 employees work to provide our patients and their families with the extraordinary level of care that we call The Sharp Experience.
And with four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups and a full spectrum of other facilities and services, Sharp makes it easy to get the care you need close to home.
Incentives: Full Relocation Package Included!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
Lead the implementation and sustainment of a complex cybersecurity program within a healthcare facility.
Engage regularly with hospital leaders in IT, clinical, quality, security, and audit functions.
Provide guidance on cybersecurity issues related to medical devices and urgent threats.
Support internal and external cybersecurity audits and lead remediation efforts.
Oversee local HTM cybersecurity training and awareness programs for staff and leadership.
Evaluate and develop cybersecurity competencies within the HTM team.
Represent Sodexo in industry forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends.
Drive stakeholder alignment, change management, and resource planning to ensure program success.
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring:
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder cybersecurity programs, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards, healthcare compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
Excellent project and program management skills.
Familiarity with healthcare technologies, especially medical devices.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage KPIs and drive results across functional teams.
* Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience: 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years
INTRODUCTION
Precise. Reliable. Powerful. Join a team as innovative as the technology we manage.
Full Relocation Package Included!
Sodexo at Sharp HealthCare has a great opportunity for HTM Cybersecurity Program Manager located in the San Diego, CA area.
Is this opportunity right for you?
Sharp is not for profit, but for people, which means all of our resources are dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient-centered care, the latest medical technology and superior service. Every day, our approximately 2,700 affiliated physicians and 19,000 employees work to provide our patients and their families with the extraordinary level of care that we call The Sharp Experience.
And with four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups and a full spectrum of other facilities and services, Sharp makes it easy to get the care you need close to home.
Incentives: Full Relocation Package Included!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
Lead the implementation and sustainment of a complex cybersecurity program within a healthcare facility.
Engage regularly with hospital leaders in IT, clinical, quality, security, and audit functions.
Provide guidance on cybersecurity issues related to medical devices and urgent threats.
Support internal and external cybersecurity audits and lead remediation efforts.
Oversee local HTM cybersecurity training and awareness programs for staff and leadership.
Evaluate and develop cybersecurity competencies within the HTM team.
Represent Sodexo in industry forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends.
Drive stakeholder alignment, change management, and resource planning to ensure program success.
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring:
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder cybersecurity programs, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards, healthcare compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
Excellent project and program management skills.
Familiarity with healthcare technologies, especially medical devices.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage KPIs and drive results across functional teams.
* Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience: 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Security Operations Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree's CIP code covers information security or systems management by reviewing USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program list. A mismatch at the I-983 stage can delay your extension even after an offer is accepted.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before interviewing
Ask your recruiter whether the hiring entity, not just the parent company, is enrolled in E-Verify. Security operations roles are sometimes staffed through subsidiaries or contractors whose E-Verify status differs from the brand name you recognize.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search
Security Operations Manager salaries vary significantly by metro area. Pull the prevailing wage for SOC code 11-3021 using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offer clears the DOL threshold your employer must certify on your I-983 training plan.
Target companies with active security leadership pipelines
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to identify companies that have sponsored STEM OPT students in security and IT management roles. Employers already running structured OPT training plans are far faster to complete your I-983 paperwork than those doing it for the first time.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable goals
Work with your DSO and hiring manager to define learning objectives tied to specific security operations competencies, such as incident response workflows or SOC tool proficiency. Vague training plans draw scrutiny; concrete, role-specific goals do not.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your extension application to be filed while your initial OPT EAD is still valid. Missing the 90-day filing window means your employment authorization could lapse between your current EAD expiration and your extension approval.
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Find Security Operations Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Your STEM degree must appear on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program list and map to information security, computer science, or a closely related field. The role itself must also require and apply that STEM knowledge directly. Check your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since a general business or management degree alone typically won't qualify even if the job is in a technology environment.
What E-Verify requirement applies to STEM OPT employers?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of the STEM OPT extension. This applies to the specific legal entity employing you, not necessarily the broader corporate group. Before accepting an offer, confirm with HR that the hiring entity has an active E-Verify company ID. If they're not enrolled, they'd need to register before your I-983 training plan can be approved and your extension filed.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Security Operations Manager?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, a description of how your daily work applies that knowledge, mentorship or supervision details, and a list of measurable performance goals. For a Security Operations Manager role, objectives typically cover incident response procedures, security monitoring frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and team leadership skills with a clear connection back to your degree field. Your DSO reviews and signs the plan before it can be submitted.
How does cap-gap protection affect my job search for this role?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT or STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while your H-1B is pending. For Security Operations Manager roles, this matters most if you're hired in the final months of your STEM OPT period. Confirm your employer is prepared to file promptly, since a late petition can leave a gap in authorization even when cap-gap applies.
Where can I find Security Operations Manager jobs with E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate filters Security Operations Manager listings to show only employers enrolled in E-Verify, so you're not wasting time applying to companies that can't legally participate in STEM OPT. You can also cross-reference O*NET for the occupational profile under SOC code 11-3021 to understand the role's typical degree requirements before tailoring your application materials.
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