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Senior Security Operations Engineer roles fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, drawing on computer science, cybersecurity, and information systems degrees. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total to work for any employer enrolled in E-Verify and willing to complete your I-983 training plan.
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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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Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. Cybersecurity (11.1003) and computer science (11.0101) degrees qualify, but some information technology programs fall outside the approved list and will invalidate your extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension start date. Search the official E-Verify employer search tool by company name and location to confirm active enrollment status before you sign anything.
Target security teams with structured internship pipelines
SOC teams at financial institutions, defense contractors, and healthcare systems regularly hire OPT students because they run formal rotational programs that map directly to the I-983 learning objectives USCIS requires. Recruiting into those pipelines puts you in front of managers already familiar with training plan documentation.
Build your I-983 training plan around SOC competencies
Draft your I-983 before your offer is finalized, mapping SIEM management, incident response workflows, and threat intelligence analysis to specific learning goals. Employers unfamiliar with the form respond better when you arrive with a structured draft they can review and sign.
Use Migrate Mate to identify E-Verify employers hiring for this role
Search Migrate Mate for Senior Security Operations Engineer openings filtered to E-Verify-enrolled employers. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which companies have active STEM OPT hiring history before you invest time in an application.
Negotiate your H-1B sponsorship timeline before day one
STEM OPT gives you up to 36 months, but H-1B visa registration opens each March for an October start. Raise the sponsorship question during the offer stage, not at month 30, so your employer can budget legal fees and file your petition in the first eligible registration window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cybersecurity or information systems degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension for Senior Security Operations Engineer roles?
Yes, provided your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM designated degree list. Cybersecurity (CIP 11.1003), computer science (CIP 11.0101), and information assurance degrees typically qualify. General IT management or business information systems programs sometimes do not. Check the exact CIP code on your transcript or I-20 against the current DHS list and confirm with your DSO before filing your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for my STEM OPT extension to be valid?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for every employer who hires a STEM OPT student, and the enrollment must be active before your extension start date. If your employer is not enrolled, your STEM OPT extension is not authorized regardless of what USCIS approves. Verify enrollment status through the official E-Verify employer search before accepting any offer, and keep a record of the confirmation for your own documentation.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Senior Security Operations Engineer position?
The I-983 requires a detailed description of how your role connects to your STEM degree, specific learning objectives, supervision arrangements, and how your employer will evaluate your progress. For a Senior Security Operations Engineer, this typically covers incident response procedures, SIEM platform management, vulnerability analysis workflows, and threat detection methodologies. Both you and a company signatory must sign the form, and your DSO must receive it before your extension begins.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but my STEM OPT expires before October 1?
Cap-gap protection under the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act extends your OPT work authorization automatically through September 30 of the fiscal year your H-1B petition is pending, provided your employer filed a timely change of status petition. USCIS issues a cap-gap memo you can use as work authorization evidence. Your employer should file before your STEM OPT EAD expires to avoid any gap in employment authorization.
How do I find Senior Security Operations Engineer employers who are already familiar with STEM OPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate for Senior Security Operations Engineer roles filtered to E-Verify-enrolled employers. The platform uses DOL Labor Condition Application data to surface companies with active OPT and STEM OPT hiring history, so you can prioritize employers who have already navigated the I-983 process and E-Verify requirements rather than educating a hiring manager from scratch.