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SOC Analyst roles in cybersecurity qualify for STEM OPT because they map to CIP codes in computer science and information technology. Your STEM degree gives you up to 24 months of extended work authorization beyond initial OPT, but every employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved.
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The Compliance Analyst is responsible for completing and maintaining system security plans (SSP) for new and existing systems. The system security plans are documented in the Governance, Risk, Compliance tool. This requires close coordination with IT project teams, tech leads, business and enterprise security representatives, and product owners, to establish and maintain processes and security controls for systems, and to identify security vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation plans. Compliance Analysts are assigned resources for DTMB development projects. Compliance Analysts are typically not assigned resources and are available for consult, if needed, for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) procurement phase projects. For COTS implementation phase projects, Compliance Analysts are typically listed resources to navigate SSP/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities with Michigan Cyber Security (MCS) in order to support security requirements to Go Live.
Responsibilities:
- Create SSPs via collaboration with MDOT Automation Managers, System Owners, System Security Administrators, and project team for new applications in alignment with the Secure Application Development Life Cycle and Michigan Security Accreditation Process.
- Maintain SSPs for existing applications requiring ATO and those facing software and/or hardware enhancements.
- Collaborate with business representatives to establish system registration.
- Lead and identify security testing and system scanning requirements.
- Perform risk assessments and provide responses for security controls.
- Continuously monitor plans of action and milestones and corrective action plans as they relate to the SSPs in collaboration with the MDOT Enterprise Information Management office.
- Validate respective SSPs to ensure NIST control requirements are met.
- Author recommendations associated with findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with SOM Policies, Standards, and Procedures, and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) controls.
- Lead team members and vendors with proper artifact collection to satisfy assessment requirements.
- Coordination of scanning activities/enterprise activities with MCS, tech leads, and business areas.
- Lead the system Data Classifications part of the SSP/ATO process.
Required Skillset:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- A bachelor's degree or higher with 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, or mathematics; or an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; AND at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician.
OR
- A high school diploma, or equivalent education, AND three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
OR
- IT Certification
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field (NIST, SSP, GRC, etc.)
- Experience with Keylight is a plus
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Candidates MUST have either a bachelor's degree or higher specific to IT or a Cyber Security certification. You must attach a copy of the candidate's official transcripts or the Cyber Security certificate. This is required.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
Role:
The Compliance Analyst is responsible for completing and maintaining system security plans (SSP) for new and existing systems. The system security plans are documented in the Governance, Risk, Compliance tool. This requires close coordination with IT project teams, tech leads, business and enterprise security representatives, and product owners, to establish and maintain processes and security controls for systems, and to identify security vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation plans. Compliance Analysts are assigned resources for DTMB development projects. Compliance Analysts are typically not assigned resources and are available for consult, if needed, for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) procurement phase projects. For COTS implementation phase projects, Compliance Analysts are typically listed resources to navigate SSP/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities with Michigan Cyber Security (MCS) in order to support security requirements to Go Live.
Responsibilities:
- Create SSPs via collaboration with MDOT Automation Managers, System Owners, System Security Administrators, and project team for new applications in alignment with the Secure Application Development Life Cycle and Michigan Security Accreditation Process.
- Maintain SSPs for existing applications requiring ATO and those facing software and/or hardware enhancements.
- Collaborate with business representatives to establish system registration.
- Lead and identify security testing and system scanning requirements.
- Perform risk assessments and provide responses for security controls.
- Continuously monitor plans of action and milestones and corrective action plans as they relate to the SSPs in collaboration with the MDOT Enterprise Information Management office.
- Validate respective SSPs to ensure NIST control requirements are met.
- Author recommendations associated with findings on how to improve the customer’s security posture in accordance with SOM Policies, Standards, and Procedures, and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) controls.
- Lead team members and vendors with proper artifact collection to satisfy assessment requirements.
- Coordination of scanning activities/enterprise activities with MCS, tech leads, and business areas.
- Lead the system Data Classifications part of the SSP/ATO process.
Required Skillset:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- A bachelor's degree or higher with 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, or mathematics; or an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; AND at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician.
OR
- A high school diploma, or equivalent education, AND three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
OR
- IT Certification
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field (NIST, SSP, GRC, etc.)
- Experience with Keylight is a plus
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Candidates MUST have either a bachelor's degree or higher specific to IT or a Cyber Security certification. You must attach a copy of the candidate's official transcripts or the Cyber Security certificate. This is required.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a SOC Analyst
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Check that your degree's CIP code aligns with SOC Analyst roles before applying. Computer science, information assurance, and cybersecurity CIP codes are the most defensible matches. Your DSO confirms the mapping on your I-20 before recommending the STEM extension.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Ask recruiting contacts directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance to offer negotiations. STEM OPT authorization is contingent on employer enrollment, and discovering a gap late in the process costs you time on your 12-month initial OPT clock.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Pull the prevailing wage for SOC Analyst roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer. The I-983 training plan must document compensation, so knowing the wage floor lets you flag underpaying positions before you're committed.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified STEM OPT employers
Search SOC Analyst openings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. This cuts the verification step you'd otherwise handle manually and focuses your applications on companies already set up to file your training plan.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your offer closes
Prepare a draft I-983 with your expected SOC Analyst duties, tools, and learning objectives so you can present it to your employer at the offer stage. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT move faster when you arrive with a near-complete form rather than a blank one.
Track your OPT end date against cap-gap eligibility
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition for you before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your SOC Analyst role qualifies as a specialty occupation before relying on cap-gap coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a SOC Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, information assurance, or cybersecurity. The CIP code on your I-20 must align with the SOC Analyst occupation code. Your DSO verifies this alignment before recommending the 24-month extension to USCIS, so confirm the match early rather than at the filing stage.
What E-Verify requirement applies to SOC Analyst employers hiring STEM OPT students?
Every employer that hires a STEM OPT student must be actively enrolled in E-Verify. Enrollment is a federal requirement, not a company preference, and your 24-month extension cannot be approved without it. Before accepting a SOC Analyst offer, ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm E-Verify participation. Migrate Mate surfaces employers that already meet this requirement so you can focus applications there.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a SOC Analyst position?
The I-983 must document your specific SOC Analyst duties, the cybersecurity skills you'll develop, the tools and platforms involved, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must also recommend approval. The plan is submitted to your school, not to USCIS, but it must be in place before your STEM extension begins.
Can I switch SOC Analyst employers during my STEM OPT period?
Yes, but the process restarts with each change. Your new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, you and the new employer must complete a revised I-983, and your DSO must recommend the updated plan. You have up to 10 days between jobs without violating your status. Report the change through SEVIS within the required window to stay in compliance.
How does cap-gap protection work if my SOC Analyst employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. The SOC Analyst role must qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B to be valid. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension on your I-20, which serves as the work authorization document during that bridging period.