Security Operations Specialist

🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Operations 🗓️ July 28th, 2026

SIEM SSCP GIAC

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Security Operations Specialist to defend the University's digital infrastructure from active cyber threats. This role leads AI integration into security tools, improves SIEM monitoring and detection, supports vulnerability management, conducts AI-augmented threat hunting, develops automated defense tools, and participates in incident response activities.

Highlights

Lead AI-driven initiatives for threat hunting and SOC automation.

Continuously improve Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and detection policies.

Support vulnerability management and create dashboards to track IT security risks.

Design and maintain Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems and adversarial simulations.

Participate as an incident response team member during cyberattacks and investigations.

Required skills include experience with EDR, XDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and scripting or coding.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information security, or related field plus 2+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination.

Preferred qualifications include experience with AI and machine learning models, security operations teams, higher education environments, and relevant certifications (Security+, CASP, GIAC GCIH, GPEN, ISC2 SSCP).