Cybersecurity Jobs in Texas with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Cybersecurity F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, home to major employers like Dell Technologies, AT&T, USAA, and a dense cluster of defense contractors. Texas's size, lack of state income tax, and growing tech sector make it one of the most active states for cybersecurity hiring of international students.
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The Identity Resilience seller is a technical sales professional characterized by intimate understanding of their specific product, the pain it resolves, the competitors, market, qualification, objections, and value proposition. Through a quantity of focused interactions they become exceedingly specialized and competent in their discipline making great impressions on prospects and core sales team alike. They own the product number, are hungry to overachieve it. Their success is ensured by their expertise, their champion building, and their high level of effective activity. They champion and evangelize their product in the field, internally and externally, and with our resellers. They are the point of contact for PnP, PM, PMM as a consolidated voice of field and customer.
What You’ll Do
- Define and execute sales plans for the assigned territory to meet and exceed quota through prospecting, qualifying, managing and closing sales opportunities
- Develop and manage sales pipeline to move a large number of strategic transactions through the sales process
- Identify and close opportunities for growth working with accounts across a specified set of Enterprise & Strategic accounts
- Present Rubrik, Inc. solutions within complex data center design environments
- Co-sell and strategize with direct field team, partners, distributors and VAR’s to enable rapid growth
- Provide Rubrik, Inc. management with feedback about the local market opportunity and identification of new business opportunities and channel partnerships
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years tech sales experience as customer facing, variable comp. AE
- consistent track record of success/overachievement
- Higher than average business acumen & deal sense
- Proven ability to build champions/work cross functionally
- Bias for action, self starter
Join Us in Securing the World's Data
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data. Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential. Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
- Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
- Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
- Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
EEO IS THE LAW NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LABOR LAWS
About Team & About Role
The Identity Resilience seller is a technical sales professional characterized by intimate understanding of their specific product, the pain it resolves, the competitors, market, qualification, objections, and value proposition. Through a quantity of focused interactions they become exceedingly specialized and competent in their discipline making great impressions on prospects and core sales team alike. They own the product number, are hungry to overachieve it. Their success is ensured by their expertise, their champion building, and their high level of effective activity. They champion and evangelize their product in the field, internally and externally, and with our resellers. They are the point of contact for PnP, PM, PMM as a consolidated voice of field and customer.
What You’ll Do
- Define and execute sales plans for the assigned territory to meet and exceed quota through prospecting, qualifying, managing and closing sales opportunities
- Develop and manage sales pipeline to move a large number of strategic transactions through the sales process
- Identify and close opportunities for growth working with accounts across a specified set of Enterprise & Strategic accounts
- Present Rubrik, Inc. solutions within complex data center design environments
- Co-sell and strategize with direct field team, partners, distributors and VAR’s to enable rapid growth
- Provide Rubrik, Inc. management with feedback about the local market opportunity and identification of new business opportunities and channel partnerships
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years tech sales experience as customer facing, variable comp. AE
- consistent track record of success/overachievement
- Higher than average business acumen & deal sense
- Proven ability to build champions/work cross functionally
- Bias for action, self starter
Join Us in Securing the World's Data
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data. Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential. Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
- Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
- Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
- Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
EEO IS THE LAW NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LABOR LAWS
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Which cybersecurity companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Texas?
Texas-based employers with consistent records of sponsoring F-1 OPT workers in cybersecurity include Dell Technologies and NXP Semiconductors in Austin, AT&T and Raytheon in Dallas, and USAA and Booz Allen Hamilton in San Antonio. Defense contractors operating near Fort Sam Houston and Fort Cavazos also hire cybersecurity professionals through OPT, given the heavy DoD presence across the state.
Which cities in Texas have the most cybersecurity F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads in cybersecurity OPT hiring due to its concentration of tech companies and startups. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, driven by financial services firms, telecom companies, and large enterprise IT departments. San Antonio has a distinct niche in defense and federal cybersecurity contracting. Houston's energy sector also generates demand for industrial control system and OT security roles.
What types of cybersecurity roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include security analyst, penetration tester, cloud security engineer, threat intelligence analyst, and security operations center (SOC) analyst. These positions typically require a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related STEM field. Because most cybersecurity degrees are STEM-designated, eligible graduates can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers a longer sponsorship window.
How do I find cybersecurity F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for visa-friendly roles, with filters for F-1 OPT and cybersecurity jobs in Texas. Because employer sponsorship willingness isn't always stated in job postings, Migrate Mate surfaces companies with documented OPT hiring histories, saving you time compared to applying blindly. Filter by Texas and cybersecurity to see current openings from employers already familiar with OPT authorization requirements.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for cybersecurity F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Many cybersecurity roles in Texas, particularly in San Antonio and around Dallas, are tied to federal contracts or defense work. These positions often require U.S. citizenship for security clearances, which F-1 OPT holders are not eligible to obtain. Focus your search on private-sector cybersecurity roles in commercial tech, finance, healthcare, and energy, where OPT authorization is broadly accepted and clearance requirements are less common.
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