STEM OPT Senior Security Operations Engineer Jobs

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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Work Type81% On-site
Top LocationSeattle, WA
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HealthEquity Inc.
IAM Access Ops Analyst
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HealthEquity Inc.
New 4h ago
IAM Access Ops Analyst
HealthEquity Inc.
Remote
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
IT Support
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$34 - $42/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Maximus
Security Operations Shift Lead
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Maximus
New 19h ago
Security Operations Shift Lead
Maximus
Tysons, Virginia
Cybersecurity
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
$60k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Reed Smith LLP
Network Ops Center Technician
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Reed Smith LLP
Added 2d ago
Network Ops Center Technician
Reed Smith LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Cybersecurity Operations
$33 - $37/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Capgemini
Ops - BigQuery DBA
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Capgemini
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Ops - BigQuery DBA
Capgemini
Chicago, Illinois
Data Engineering
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud & DevOps
Database Administration (DBA)
IT Support
$41 - $65/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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American Electric Power
RT Ops Security Spec Sr
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American Electric Power
Added 6d ago
RT Ops Security Spec Sr
American Electric Power
Roanoke, Virginia
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
Cybersecurity Operations
$99k - $129k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Security Operations Engineer

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.