Information Technology Security Professional IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking an Information Technology Security Professional IV to advance cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security engineering across enterprise and CUI environments. This senior role collaborates with IT teams, researchers, and stakeholders to strengthen security posture and manage incidents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent, with preferred experience in SOC, incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent, per Florida statute and university policy.
• Experience supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response.
• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, firewall, IPS, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with CUI environments and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities (detection, analysis, containment, recovery, post-incident reviews).
• Support SOC functions including security monitoring, threat hunting, event investigation, and response coordination.
• Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and secure infrastructure solutions to protect university systems and data.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance for university initiatives and projects.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident response

Threat detection

Security engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

High School Diploma with 9 years experience

Tools

CrowdStrike

NG-SIEM

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Entra ID

Conditional Access

SIEM

EDR

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.

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.

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 provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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

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

Expected Salary

$104,664.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-28-2026-12-00-AM

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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