Information Technology Security Professional IV

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees seeks an Information Technology Security Professional IV to advance cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security engineering across enterprise and CUI environments. You will lead incident response, support SOC, and guide secure architectures while collaborating with researchers and stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 9

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in cybersecurity.
• Experience with SOC and incident response functions.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM/EDR, firewalls, VPNs, and threat intel.
• Experience with regulatory/compliance requirements in higher education.
• Professional certifications (CISSP/ GIAC/ Security+) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity incident response activities and post-incident reviews.
• Support SOC functions including monitoring, threat hunting, investigations.
• Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and secure infrastructure.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance for university initiatives and projects.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve secure operations.
• Develop and refine security policies, playbooks, and docs.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident response

CrowdStrike

NG-SIEM

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Conditional Access

Threat hunting

Vulnerability management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CrowdStrike

NG-SIEM

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Job description

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.

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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 candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will