STEM OPT Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, information security, or a related STEM field must match a qualifying CIP code. This page lists employers actively hiring for this role.
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Position Summary:
This role assists in the monitoring and reporting of security incidents related to the company computer systems and networks. This position plays a key role in the development of processes and procedures that will provide strong security layers for the organization’s systems. This position works with project and department teams to identify and resolve PCI, Sarbanes, C-TPAT and other compliance and security issues, and creates, distributes and provides training materials and sessions on IT Security awareness. The Information Security Analyst II protects the organizations computer and communications network from intrusion and compromise. This role requires constant monitoring of network traffic, ongoing security awareness of the entire company, and diligent analysis of the way the organization decides to implement new technologies and business processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Analyzes logs, account management and other security procedures. Works with other analysts and department management to provide leadership and guidance for the creation and implementation of remediation processes to correct failures in security requirements.
- Evaluates changes to PeopleSoft Application Security as required by Campus, State and Federal Regulations. Actively review changes to legislation and regulations such as FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, etc. Make recommendations related to required changes.
- Reviews the security and compliance posture of current systems and perform information security assessments or audits of internal networks and systems in cooperation with management. Documents findings in written reports with recommendations for remediation.
- Drafts and disseminates security policy to address contemporary security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Mentors and trains junior staff, interns, and security liaison with other BUs and IT groups.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors Degree in Cyber Security
- Preferred Degree: Masters Degree in Cyber Security
- Certificate(s) or License(s) preferred: Security Certification
- Years of experience: 4-6
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Prior experience in Information Security, compliance, system administrator or related fields.
- Knowledge and experience in the software development process.
- Knowledge and/or experience in evaluation of security setup to meet business needs.
- Ability to present and explain complex technical topics, problems, alternative solutions to others.
- Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
- Desire to learn new tools.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possible Infrequent Travel
Physical Requirements:
Regularly completes computer work and sits.
Occasionally walks and stands.
Seldomly lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliancebasspro.com.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree program's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by DHS. Cybersecurity-adjacent degrees in information assurance or network security qualify under different codes than computer science. Confirm with your DSO before your OPT end date.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension starts. Ask recruiters to confirm enrollment during the screening call. Employers who can't confirm it immediately may not be set up to hire STEM OPT students legally.
Use Migrate Mate to target active STEM OPT employers
Search Senior Cybersecurity Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend cold-screening employers for E-Verify status and STEM OPT familiarity.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
Your I-983 must describe how your cybersecurity role directly applies your STEM degree, naming specific skills like threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, or security architecture. Employers unfamiliar with the form appreciate receiving a draft, which also accelerates the signing process.
Target employers with dedicated security teams
Organizations with in-house security operations centers or dedicated compliance teams are more likely to have structured onboarding for work-authorized hires. Government contractors subject to CMMC or FedRAMP requirements often have established processes for I-983 completion and E-Verify workflows.
Align your extension timeline with the H-1B cap season
If your OPT ends before October 1 and your H-1B visa is selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm your 24-month STEM OPT end date with your DSO so you can plan the H-1B filing window with your employer's HR team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your underlying degree falls under a qualifying CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information security, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics typically qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility and issues the updated I-20 before you apply for the extension through USCIS using Form I-765.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my employer for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment must cover the work site where you'll perform your duties, not just the company's headquarters. You can ask your recruiter to provide the E-Verify company ID or have HR confirm enrollment directly with your DSO during the offer stage.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a cybersecurity role?
The I-983 must connect your day-to-day responsibilities to the STEM field of your degree. For a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, that means documenting specific learning objectives such as security architecture design, incident response, or penetration testing methodologies. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO reviews it for approval before your extension start date.
How does the cap-gap rule affect me as a STEM OPT student in cybersecurity?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and your registration is selected, the cap-gap provision extends your F-1 work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role without interruption while USCIS adjudicates the petition. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect cap-gap status.
Where can I find Senior Cybersecurity Engineer jobs that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Cybersecurity Engineer roles from employers with confirmed STEM OPT hiring activity, so you're not filtering blindly through postings from companies unfamiliar with E-Verify or the I-983 process. Searching by role on Migrate Mate surfaces positions where the employer infrastructure for STEM OPT onboarding is already in place.