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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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Location: On Site- Miami, Florida: Irregular Rotating Shifts
The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Information Technology Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time SOC Security Analyst for our 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) in Miami, Florida.
The Security Analyst 2 conducts advanced computer forensic investigations, data recovery, and electronic discovery. The incumbent in this role maintains and enhances systems to protect data from unauthorized access, as well as develops and implements security protocols and policies. This position identifies, reports, and resolves more complex security violations and threats.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works closely with clients and senior management to define and refine security management requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations of security controls, identifies potential vulnerabilities, and recommends enhancements to mitigate risks.
- Develop and deliver advanced training and awareness programs tailored to different levels within the organization, promoting a strong security culture.
- Collaborates with human resources and other departments to integrate security considerations into all aspects of organizational processes.
- Provides specialized consulting services across the organization, addressing complex security challenges and advising on best practices.
- Leads the documentation and analysis of security incidents, ensuring a timely and effective response.
- Continuously researches new technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization's security posture and recommends their implementation.
- Develop and oversee auditing and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with internal and external security policies.
- Provides strategic advice to information asset owners, including risk assessments and the development of action plans for securing data.
- Supervises security coordinators and junior analysts, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions:
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals
- Familiarity with security tools like SPLUNK, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and MS Defender
- Knowledge of networking protocols and ability to analyze security incidents
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate findings effectively
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Ability to work rotating or irregular shifts (8am to 4:30pm, 4pm to 12:30am, 12am to 8:30am, holidays and weekends).
- Minimum 3 years of experience, with at least 2 years preferably in higher education, healthcare, or a healthcare-related organization working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center or Cybersecurity Incident Response Team.
- Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data gathered from SIEM, IPS, NAC, vulnerability scanners, network scanners, log aggregation tools preferred
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
Location: On Site- Miami, Florida: Irregular Rotating Shifts
The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Information Technology Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time SOC Security Analyst for our 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) in Miami, Florida.
The Security Analyst 2 conducts advanced computer forensic investigations, data recovery, and electronic discovery. The incumbent in this role maintains and enhances systems to protect data from unauthorized access, as well as develops and implements security protocols and policies. This position identifies, reports, and resolves more complex security violations and threats.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works closely with clients and senior management to define and refine security management requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations of security controls, identifies potential vulnerabilities, and recommends enhancements to mitigate risks.
- Develop and deliver advanced training and awareness programs tailored to different levels within the organization, promoting a strong security culture.
- Collaborates with human resources and other departments to integrate security considerations into all aspects of organizational processes.
- Provides specialized consulting services across the organization, addressing complex security challenges and advising on best practices.
- Leads the documentation and analysis of security incidents, ensuring a timely and effective response.
- Continuously researches new technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization's security posture and recommends their implementation.
- Develop and oversee auditing and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with internal and external security policies.
- Provides strategic advice to information asset owners, including risk assessments and the development of action plans for securing data.
- Supervises security coordinators and junior analysts, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions:
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals
- Familiarity with security tools like SPLUNK, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and MS Defender
- Knowledge of networking protocols and ability to analyze security incidents
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate findings effectively
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Ability to work rotating or irregular shifts (8am to 4:30pm, 4pm to 12:30am, 12am to 8:30am, holidays and weekends).
- Minimum 3 years of experience, with at least 2 years preferably in higher education, healthcare, or a healthcare-related organization working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center or Cybersecurity Incident Response Team.
- Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data gathered from SIEM, IPS, NAC, vulnerability scanners, network scanners, log aggregation tools preferred
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
LI-AS1
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
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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 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.
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Find SOC Analyst JobsFrequently 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.
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