Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Internship

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Intern to join the UF Information Security Office (ISO) for the Fall 2026 (and possibly Spring/Summer 2027) semesters. This paid internship position supports the Information Assurance (IA) and Integrated Risk Management (IRM) teams within ISO, responsible for conducting technology risk assessments on university projects to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university data. The intern will assist with evaluating and following up on open risk assessment projects, categorizations, re-assessments, and remediation plans. The internship aims to provide students with hands-on experience in cybersecurity risk management, understanding data security principles, and developing professional skills. UFIT enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems. The University of Florida is a comprehensive research university located in Gainesville, Florida.

Requirements

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE
UF Student Assistant
Must be eligible to work on campus and employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS)
Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Strong writing and grammatical skills.
Technical certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Triage and prioritize risk project requests based on data types and classifications.
Shadow risk analysts to gain hands-on experience with risk assessment processes, including categorization review, security survey processing, and risk re-assessments.
Coordinate with vendors to gather information on security controls, documentation, and compliance, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
Support various projects related to risk assessments, security asset management, and compliance within ISO's GRC tool.