Information Technology Security Professional IV

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology department within University Operations is seeking an Information Technology Security Professional IV to support and advance the institution’s cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security engineering programs. This senior cybersecurity professional will protect university systems, research environments, and sensitive data across enterprise and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments. The role collaborates with Information Technology teams, researchers, compliance personnel, and university stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity, manage security incidents, and implement effective security controls. The position is based on-site at UCF, which is its primary work location and an essential function of the role. UCF business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with required availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call incident response activities as needed. The anticipated salary is $104,664 to negotiable, with final salary determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. The appointment is regular. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are unavailable. UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins, unless the posting explicitly states otherwise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are unavailable.
Must work on-site at UCF as the primary work location.
Required availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call incident response activities as needed.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience working within higher education, research, or large enterprise environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response, including 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, 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.