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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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Selected candidate(s) are required to live within 60 mins drive of the following cities: Louisville KY, NYC Metro, Dallas Metro, Charlotte NC Metro, South Florida (Tampa/Miami/Ft Lauderdale), Washington DC metro, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville.
The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer develops and tests information security tools, applications, and system solutions deployed in Humana. Oversees the design engineering and testing processes for Humana EIP products and works with relevant EIP stakeholders to drive products from design to volume production release. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer designs, oversees, and performs engineering tests that validate platform and product designs. May design and implement protocols and solutions designed to safeguard sensitive data from external/internal breach or attacks and implement relevant engineering updates to Humana information technology and information security infrastructures. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering of data protection products. For example, Privacera.
- Understand and perform deployments on Azure and GCP Clouds.
- Create CI/CD pipelines on Azure environment.
- Perform risk assessments, follow and enhance the security solutions lifecycle (evaluation, purchase, build, technical policy configuration, integration into Cloud environments, and run).
- Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools against unfilled strategic security capabilities to drive business priorities.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation and capabilities of existing security controls with a focus on Privacera.
- Identifies the need for new security technology solutions; designs, reviews and collaborates on the deployment of new solutions.
- Stays continually informed about the latest developments in the security field, including mitigation strategies, threats, tools, attack vectors, and cutting edge preventative measures.
- Participates in new products or technology solutions supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost benefit analyses.
- Performs technical proof of concepts.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
- Hands on experience in automation (PowerShell and/or Python or a similar language, can be a beginner to intermediate level).
- 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response.
- 3+ years experience in Azure DevOps environment.
- 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring.
- Ability to write shell scripts.
- Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of project sponsors and key stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC).
- Strong Experience working in Agile environments.
- 3+ years experience in a Cyber Security focused role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- IT Industry certifications (Microsoft Certifications On-Prem or Cloud, Cisco, CISSP, CEH, Azure, Amazon AWS, GCP, etc.).
- Bach Degree in Technical related field.
- Experience performing security operations functions in cloud environments (Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.).
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms.
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
- Access Controls.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Developed and maintained scalable applications using Python, adhering to enterprise coding standards and security guidelines.
- Automated deployment pipelines and container orchestration leveraging Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application scalability and reliability.
- Implemented microservices architecture with Python, deploying services to Kubernetes clusters for improved resource utilization and fault tolerance.
- Designed, tested, and optimized Python scripts for data processing and workflow automation within cloud-native environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage Kubernetes resources, conduct performance tuning, and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) initiatives.
Additional Information
Remote/WAH requirements:
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$117,600 - $161,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
Selected candidate(s) are required to live within 60 mins drive of the following cities: Louisville KY, NYC Metro, Dallas Metro, Charlotte NC Metro, South Florida (Tampa/Miami/Ft Lauderdale), Washington DC metro, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville.
The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer develops and tests information security tools, applications, and system solutions deployed in Humana. Oversees the design engineering and testing processes for Humana EIP products and works with relevant EIP stakeholders to drive products from design to volume production release. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer designs, oversees, and performs engineering tests that validate platform and product designs. May design and implement protocols and solutions designed to safeguard sensitive data from external/internal breach or attacks and implement relevant engineering updates to Humana information technology and information security infrastructures. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering of data protection products. For example, Privacera.
- Understand and perform deployments on Azure and GCP Clouds.
- Create CI/CD pipelines on Azure environment.
- Perform risk assessments, follow and enhance the security solutions lifecycle (evaluation, purchase, build, technical policy configuration, integration into Cloud environments, and run).
- Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools against unfilled strategic security capabilities to drive business priorities.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation and capabilities of existing security controls with a focus on Privacera.
- Identifies the need for new security technology solutions; designs, reviews and collaborates on the deployment of new solutions.
- Stays continually informed about the latest developments in the security field, including mitigation strategies, threats, tools, attack vectors, and cutting edge preventative measures.
- Participates in new products or technology solutions supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost benefit analyses.
- Performs technical proof of concepts.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
- Hands on experience in automation (PowerShell and/or Python or a similar language, can be a beginner to intermediate level).
- 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response.
- 3+ years experience in Azure DevOps environment.
- 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring.
- Ability to write shell scripts.
- Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of project sponsors and key stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC).
- Strong Experience working in Agile environments.
- 3+ years experience in a Cyber Security focused role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- IT Industry certifications (Microsoft Certifications On-Prem or Cloud, Cisco, CISSP, CEH, Azure, Amazon AWS, GCP, etc.).
- Bach Degree in Technical related field.
- Experience performing security operations functions in cloud environments (Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.).
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms.
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
- Access Controls.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Developed and maintained scalable applications using Python, adhering to enterprise coding standards and security guidelines.
- Automated deployment pipelines and container orchestration leveraging Kubernetes, ensuring efficient application scalability and reliability.
- Implemented microservices architecture with Python, deploying services to Kubernetes clusters for improved resource utilization and fault tolerance.
- Designed, tested, and optimized Python scripts for data processing and workflow automation within cloud-native environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage Kubernetes resources, conduct performance tuning, and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) initiatives.
Additional Information
Remote/WAH requirements:
- WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
- Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$117,600 - $161,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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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.