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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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Location Aibonito, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Job Category Administrative
Date posted 10/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Spring (January) 2027
Kickstart Your Engineering Career
The Engineering/Operational Excellence Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency. This role provides hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and improvement methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Support the identification, analysis, and improvement of operational processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- Collect and analyze data to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Assist in process documentation (SOPs, workflows, process maps).
- Collaborate on cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
- Track and report operational KPIs (OEE, yield, scrap, etc.).
- Support the preparation of reports and presentations on results.
- Participate in Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent track record on operational KPI’s under their responsibility.
- Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning and communication skills.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Result Driven and strong continuous improvement advocate.
- Demonstrated commitment for talent development.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and OSHA requirements.
Who Should Apply
Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline and be in their second or third year of study at an accredited university. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
Why Baxter?
You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about improving healthcare worldwide. This is more than just a Co-Op—it’s an opportunity to make a difference while building your future.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Req # 212068
Location Aibonito, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Job Category Administrative
Date posted 10/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Spring (January) 2027
Kickstart Your Engineering Career
The Engineering/Operational Excellence Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency. This role provides hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and improvement methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Support the identification, analysis, and improvement of operational processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- Collect and analyze data to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Assist in process documentation (SOPs, workflows, process maps).
- Collaborate on cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
- Track and report operational KPIs (OEE, yield, scrap, etc.).
- Support the preparation of reports and presentations on results.
- Participate in Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent track record on operational KPI’s under their responsibility.
- Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning and communication skills.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Result Driven and strong continuous improvement advocate.
- Demonstrated commitment for talent development.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and OSHA requirements.
Who Should Apply
Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline and be in their second or third year of study at an accredited university. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
Why Baxter?
You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about improving healthcare worldwide. This is more than just a Co-Op—it’s an opportunity to make a difference while building your future.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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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.
Frequently 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 visa 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.