STEM OPT Senior Cloud Solutions Architect Jobs

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect roles in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture align directly with STEM OPT eligibility. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree falls under a qualifying CIP code in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field.

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Overview

Open Jobs88+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type93% On-site
Median Salary$150K
Top LocationMiami, FL
Most JobsDeloitte

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Deloitte
Cyber Oracle Cloud Security - Senior Consultant
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Cyber Oracle Cloud Security - Senior Consultant
Deloitte
Washington, Washington DC
Cybersecurity
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$102,500/yr - $188,900/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Verizon
Senior Solutions Architect
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Senior Solutions Architect
Verizon
Tarrytown, New York
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud Engineering
MLOps
DevOps
$119,000/yr - $207,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Boston Consulting Group
Senior IT Architect
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Boston Consulting Group
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Senior IT Architect
Boston Consulting Group
Denver, Colorado
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Cybersecurity
Solutions Architecture
Technical Program Management
Cloud Engineering
$150,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Krasan Consulting Services
Senior Solution Architect
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Senior Solution Architect
Krasan Consulting Services
Springfield, Illinois
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science
Database Administration (DBA)
$65/hr - $70/hr
Remote (US)
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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phData
Senior Solutions Architect
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Senior Solutions Architect
phData
Remote
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Verify your CIP code before applying

Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your DSO before targeting roles. Computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems degrees commonly qualify, but your specific CIP code determines STEM OPT eligibility, not just your major name.

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers

Ask hiring managers to confirm active E-Verify enrollment before you reach the offer stage. Cloud architecture roles at consulting firms and mid-size ISVs sometimes lack E-Verify, which disqualifies them from sponsoring your STEM OPT extension entirely.

Build your I-983 training plan around cloud deliverables

Your Form I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For cloud architect roles, map deliverables like migration assessments, architecture design reviews, and security audits directly to concepts from your degree curriculum.

Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect roles span multiple DOL wage levels. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. STEM OPT doesn't impose a wage floor, but underpaying relative to prevailing wage signals problems for a future H-1B petition.

Target employers with H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate

Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in cloud and IT architecture roles. Companies that have sponsored H-1B petitions before have established legal processes, making them more likely to support your full authorization timeline.

File your OPT extension request 90 days early

USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. For senior-level roles with long hiring cycles, getting this timing right means you won't be racing your authorization deadline during offer negotiations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect?

Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, and applied mathematics commonly qualify. Your DSO can confirm your specific CIP code. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility; your degree program does.

Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for my STEM OPT extension?

Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers. If the company hiring you as a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect isn't actively enrolled in E-Verify, your DSO cannot approve your STEM OPT extension, regardless of the role's qualifications. Verify enrollment through the official E-Verify employer search before signing any offer.

What goes into the Form I-983 training plan for a cloud architecture role?

The Form I-983 requires you and your employer to document specific learning objectives that connect your daily work to your STEM degree. For Senior Cloud Solutions Architect positions, this typically includes activities like cloud migration design, infrastructure automation, security architecture reviews, and performance benchmarking. Each objective should map explicitly to coursework or skills from your degree program.

What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?

If your H-1B petition is filed before your STEM OPT expires and you're subject to the cap, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS maintains guidance on cap-gap eligibility. You can continue working as a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect during this period as long as your employer keeps the petition active.

Where can I find Senior Cloud Solutions Architect jobs with employers who support STEM OPT?

Migrate Mate lists Senior Cloud Solutions Architect openings filtered for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B LCA filing history, so you can prioritize companies with an established track record of supporting international work authorization. Searching there narrows your focus to roles where your STEM OPT extension is actually viable from day one.

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