Insurance STEM OPT Jobs in Texas
Insurance companies in Texas, including major employers in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, actively hire STEM-designated roles in actuarial science, data analytics, and risk modeling that qualify for F-1 STEM OPT authorization. Texas is home to regional headquarters for national carriers and specialty insurers, making it one of the more active states for international talent in insurance.
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Onsite Location & Status: League City, Texas — Datacenter | Full-time, Salaried
Reports to: Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance
Vacancies: Two
Join our Corporate Technology Services Governance, Risk, and Compliance team and help modernize how technology controls are designed, documented, and operated. We are hiring two Senior IT Control Analysts who can connect cybersecurity, IT operations, and audit requirements to build practical, efficient controls into everyday processes.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate current IT and cybersecurity processes, identify control gaps, and help redesign controls for greater efficiency and automation
- Document and maintain risk control matrices, risk assessments, minimum control standards, and the cybersecurity control framework
- Help design, build and organize the control environment within ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management, including workflow automation
- Support SOX/ICFR and IT General Control requirements, user access reviews, SOC 2 activities, regulatory inquiries, and external audits
- Partner with technical teams, control owners, cybersecurity, auditors, and governance groups to translate requirements into sustainable operating processes
- Provide compliance guidance, training, and support while monitoring ongoing control performance
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in (Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or Accounting) preferred or a combination of both relevant designations/ certifications and work experience considered
- Four to six years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, technology controls, IT audit, or a related field
- Strong cybersecurity knowledge and the ability to understand how technology processes operate
- Experience evaluating or auditing IT controls and working with frameworks and regulations such as SOX, NIST CSF, COBIT, GDPR, CCPA, or SOC 2
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across a matrixed organization, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Experience with ServiceNow IRM or a comparable GRC platform is highly valued
Preferred Background
- IT auditor, cybersecurity professional, programmer, engineer, or risk professional with experience applying controls to technology processes
- Credentials such as CISA, CRISC, CRMP, CISM, CIA
- Insurance experience is helpful but not required
Work Schedule and Compensation
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time. Additional hours may occasionally be needed to meet critical deadlines; there is no on-call rotation. Occasional travel may be required.
If you enjoy building practical controls, improving processes, and helping technology teams meet complex cybersecurity and regulatory expectations, we encourage you to apply.
Internal Job Title: Senior IT Control Analyst
Onsite Location & Status: League City, Texas — Datacenter | Full-time, Salaried
Reports to: Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance
Vacancies: Two
Join our Corporate Technology Services Governance, Risk, and Compliance team and help modernize how technology controls are designed, documented, and operated. We are hiring two Senior IT Control Analysts who can connect cybersecurity, IT operations, and audit requirements to build practical, efficient controls into everyday processes.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate current IT and cybersecurity processes, identify control gaps, and help redesign controls for greater efficiency and automation
- Document and maintain risk control matrices, risk assessments, minimum control standards, and the cybersecurity control framework
- Help design, build and organize the control environment within ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management, including workflow automation
- Support SOX/ICFR and IT General Control requirements, user access reviews, SOC 2 activities, regulatory inquiries, and external audits
- Partner with technical teams, control owners, cybersecurity, auditors, and governance groups to translate requirements into sustainable operating processes
- Provide compliance guidance, training, and support while monitoring ongoing control performance
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in (Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or Accounting) preferred or a combination of both relevant designations/ certifications and work experience considered
- Four to six years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, technology controls, IT audit, or a related field
- Strong cybersecurity knowledge and the ability to understand how technology processes operate
- Experience evaluating or auditing IT controls and working with frameworks and regulations such as SOX, NIST CSF, COBIT, GDPR, CCPA, or SOC 2
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across a matrixed organization, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Experience with ServiceNow IRM or a comparable GRC platform is highly valued
Preferred Background
- IT auditor, cybersecurity professional, programmer, engineer, or risk professional with experience applying controls to technology processes
- Credentials such as CISA, CRISC, CRMP, CISM, CIA
- Insurance experience is helpful but not required
Work Schedule and Compensation
The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time. Additional hours may occasionally be needed to meet critical deadlines; there is no on-call rotation. Occasional travel may be required.
If you enjoy building practical controls, improving processes, and helping technology teams meet complex cybersecurity and regulatory expectations, we encourage you to apply.
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Search Insurance Jobs in TexasInsurance STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which insurance companies in Texas sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers?
Texas-based and Texas-headquartered insurers such as USAA in San Antonio, Texas Farm Bureau, and regional offices of national carriers including Allstate, Travelers, and Chubb have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles. Sponsorship patterns vary by employer and year, so reviewing DOL disclosure data by company name gives the most accurate picture of which insurers have active STEM OPT hiring history in the state.
Which Texas cities have the most insurance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads in volume due to its concentration of energy-sector risk management, specialty lines insurers, and reinsurance operations. Dallas-Fort Worth is a close second, with a dense cluster of corporate insurance offices and insurtech firms. San Antonio stands out for financial services employers like USAA. Austin's growing tech sector also generates actuarial and insurance analytics roles that qualify for STEM OPT authorization.
What types of insurance roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to the employee's degree. In insurance, this typically includes actuarial analyst, data scientist, quantitative risk analyst, predictive modeler, and underwriting analytics positions. Degrees in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, and financial engineering commonly align with these roles. Claims adjusting and sales-focused positions generally do not meet the STEM designation threshold.
How do I find insurance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history in Texas insurance, covering roles in actuarial analysis, risk modeling, and insurance data science. Rather than manually sorting through general postings, Migrate Mate lets you search by visa type, state, and industry so you can focus on employers who have sponsored STEM OPT workers in the insurance sector before.
Are there Texas-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT workers in the insurance industry?
Texas does not impose additional state-level visa requirements, but insurance roles in the state may require licensure through the Texas Department of Insurance for certain positions, which can affect eligibility for STEM OPT holders depending on role type. Texas is also a major hub for the surplus lines and reinsurance market, meaning some niche roles exist outside standard carrier structures. Confirming that a role's STEM degree classification aligns with your degree's CIP code through USCIS guidance is an important early step.