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Systems Security Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information security, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll train under a formal I-983 plan tied to your security engineering work.
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For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86,400 - $129,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
Shape the future of smart buildings and critical environments. Schneider Electric is looking for an experienced Security Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for designing, installing, servicing and troubleshooting integrated low-voltage systems including access control, surveillance, intercom, network in addition to others. They will also be responsible for programming and configuring multiple different security systems.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program and commission devices, equipment and software
- Diagnosing and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Validate hardware and project installations
- Participate in field audits of installed systems
- Coordinate with subcontractors on multiple projects
- Assists in job close out by providing final record drawings
- Assist in developing hardware and software designs for the project
- Engineer hardware/software designs per plans and specifications
- Review and interpret specifications, drawings and estimates
- Verify the quality and content of required submittals or project drawings
- Resolve design issues through RFI’s, field surveys and documentation
- Material selection and procurement
- Maintain and adhere to standards for estimating and budgeting hardware or software designs
- Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
Education:
Four (4) year college degree required or equivalent work experience
Experience:
3-5 years of related work experience required
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Understanding of access control, surveillance, intrusion detection and intercom systems including software programming and multi-system integration concepts
- Various security vendor hardware and software knowledge required
- Strong knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD or other CAD software
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and Access
- Strong knowledge of networking and IP concepts
- Strong basic math skills
- Knowledge of tool usage including multi-meter a plus
- Strong project documentation concepts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to manage resource procurement and utilization.
Preferably this experienced candidate is certified in one of the following systems: Genetec, Lenel, Amag, Milestone, and/or Salient.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
The work is mostly sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, while on job sites individuals may have to move over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Transporting items such as a laptop computer, tools, and luggage; driving an automobile, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Employees may work in different environments while on various job sites.
COMPANY CULTURE
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86,400 - $129,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
Shape the future of smart buildings and critical environments. Schneider Electric is looking for an experienced Security Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for designing, installing, servicing and troubleshooting integrated low-voltage systems including access control, surveillance, intercom, network in addition to others. They will also be responsible for programming and configuring multiple different security systems.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program and commission devices, equipment and software
- Diagnosing and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Validate hardware and project installations
- Participate in field audits of installed systems
- Coordinate with subcontractors on multiple projects
- Assists in job close out by providing final record drawings
- Assist in developing hardware and software designs for the project
- Engineer hardware/software designs per plans and specifications
- Review and interpret specifications, drawings and estimates
- Verify the quality and content of required submittals or project drawings
- Resolve design issues through RFI’s, field surveys and documentation
- Material selection and procurement
- Maintain and adhere to standards for estimating and budgeting hardware or software designs
- Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
Education:
Four (4) year college degree required or equivalent work experience
Experience:
3-5 years of related work experience required
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Understanding of access control, surveillance, intrusion detection and intercom systems including software programming and multi-system integration concepts
- Various security vendor hardware and software knowledge required
- Strong knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD or other CAD software
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and Access
- Strong knowledge of networking and IP concepts
- Strong basic math skills
- Knowledge of tool usage including multi-meter a plus
- Strong project documentation concepts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to manage resource procurement and utilization.
Preferably this experienced candidate is certified in one of the following systems: Genetec, Lenel, Amag, Milestone, and/or Salient.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
The work is mostly sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, while on job sites individuals may have to move over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Transporting items such as a laptop computer, tools, and luggage; driving an automobile, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Employees may work in different environments while on various job sites.
COMPANY CULTURE
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Systems Security Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches security engineering
Not every computer science or IT degree CIP code qualifies for STEM OPT. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying, and confirm with your DSO that your specific credential covers information assurance or security engineering.
Build an I-983 training plan around real deliverables
Systems security roles involve concrete, measurable work: threat modeling, penetration testing cycles, incident response protocols. Draft your I-983 learning objectives around specific security functions before your offer is signed so your DSO and employer can finalize it without delays.
Filter job postings by E-Verify enrollment status
Many security engineering postings don't state E-Verify enrollment upfront. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers already verified for STEM OPT hiring, so you're not discovering enrollment gaps late in the interview process when offer timelines are tight.
Target federal contractors with cleared security roles
Federal contractors staffing cleared or compliance-focused security roles are required to use E-Verify as a condition of their contracts. Searching DOL LCA disclosure data for security engineering filings at defense and government contractors helps you find structurally compliant employers before you apply.
Negotiate your start date around OPT card processing
USCIS processes STEM OPT extension applications while your initial OPT remains valid, but EAD card production adds weeks. Confirm your current EAD expiration with your DSO and give yourself at least 90 days of buffer when accepting a start date for a systems security role.
Use SOC codes to find accurate prevailing wage benchmarks
Systems Security Engineer roles often file under SOC 15-1212. Run the OFLC Wage Search using that code and your work location to understand the wage level your employer must certify before the LCA is filed, so you can spot offers that fall short of compliance thresholds.
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Find Systems Security Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a Systems Security Engineer?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information assurance, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, and related fields typically qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on the CIP code attached to your specific credential, not the degree title alone.
Does a Systems Security Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employment. Your employer must be enrolled before your STEM OPT extension is approved. If your employer is not yet enrolled, they can register through E-Verify directly, but that process takes time and should happen before you submit your STEM OPT application to USCIS.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Systems Security Engineer role?
Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your security engineering work, the supervision structure, and how the training connects to your STEM degree. For this role, that typically means detailing responsibilities like vulnerability assessments, security architecture reviews, or incident response workflows. Your employer's direct supervisor signs off on the plan.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files for H-1B while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT expires before October 1 of the H-1B fiscal year and your employer filed a timely H-1B petition that was selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization. You can continue working as a Systems Security Engineer without interruption during this gap period. USCIS confirms this status through your updated I-20.
Where can I find Systems Security Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters Systems Security Engineer roles by employers already enrolled in E-Verify and with documented STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not manually cross-referencing enrollment status during your search. This saves significant time compared to contacting HR teams individually to verify compliance before applying.
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