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University of Central Florida is hiring an Information Technology Security Professional IV to protect the university's systems, research environments, and sensitive data. In this senior cybersecurity role within UCF's Information Security Office, the professional leads incident response, supports security operations center monitoring and threat hunting, and builds security controls for both enterprise and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments.

Highlights

Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response, from detection and analysis through containment, recovery, and post-incident reviews.
Support Security Operations Center functions, including security monitoring, threat hunting, investigation of security events, and response coordination.
Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and secure infrastructure to protect university systems and data.
Provide cybersecurity consultation and technical guidance on university projects and technology implementations, working with IT teams, researchers, and compliance personnel.
Conduct security assessments and support vulnerability management, recommending risk mitigation strategies.
Develop security policies, procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation to strengthen the cybersecurity program.
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and 9 years of relevant work experience.
Experience with CrowdStrike and NG-SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Entra ID with Conditional Access is preferred, along with knowledge of SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, firewall, IPS, and VPN technologies.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or Security+ are preferred, and higher education, research, or large enterprise experience is highly desirable.
Anticipated salary starts at $104,664 and is negotiable, for an on-site role with required availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call incident response.

Information Technology Security Professional IV Full Description

ISO- Research Cyber Operations

Job ID: R114442 | Main Campus, Orlando, Florida | Staff | Full time

University Operations:

The University Operations division at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

The Opportunity:

The Information Technology department within University Operations is seeking to hire an Information Technology Security Professional IV. The Information Security Professional position will support and advance the institution's cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security engineering programs. This position serves as a senior cybersecurity professional responsible for protecting university systems, research environments, and sensitive data across enterprise and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments. This position will collaborate with Information Technology teams, researchers, compliance personnel, and university stakeholders to strengthen the institution's cybersecurity posture, manage security incidents, and implement effective security controls.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities, including incident detection, analysis, containment, recovery, and post-incident reviews.
Support Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including security monitoring, threat hunting, investigation of security events, and response coordination.
Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and secure infrastructure solutions to protect university systems and data.
Provide cybersecurity consultation and technical guidance for university initiatives, projects, and technology implementations.
Conduct security assessments, support vulnerability management efforts, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote secure operations and address cybersecurity concerns.
Develop and enhance security policies, procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation to improve cybersecurity program effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response functions.
Experience with CrowdStrike and NG-SIEM.
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies.
Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), and VPN technologies.
Experience with threat hunting, digital forensics, security monitoring, and vulnerability management.
Experience supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Microsoft Security certifications, or similar credentials are preferred.
Experience working within higher education, research, or large enterprise environments is highly desirable.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $104,664 to negotiable. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Department:

UCF IT Information Security Office

Work Schedule:

UCF business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with required availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call incident response activities as needed.

Type of Appointment:

Regular

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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