SOC Analyst - Entry-Level Cybersecurity (24/7)

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking an IT Security Associate - Central (H) to join the 24/7 Security Operations Center in Miami, FL. This entry-level position provides hands-on training under experienced analysts to monitor, triage, and respond to security events.

Responsibilities include incident documentation, rule tuning, and collaboration with IR teams. The role requires an associates degree and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating shift.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Learning agility to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Teamwork and collaborative skills to work with others.
• Proficiency with office software and general computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM and tools.
• Assist with initial triage and analysis of incidents.
• Escalate high-risk threats to senior analysts or IR teams.
• Document incidents and actions in ticketing systems.
• Tune detection rules and improve alert fidelity.
• Support vulnerability management and threat intel efforts.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Education

Associates degree in relevant field

Job description

University of Miami is seeking an IT Security Associate - Central (H) to join the 24/7 Security Operations Center in Miami, FL. This entry-level position provides hands-on training under experienced analysts to monitor, triage, and respond to security events.

Responsibilities include incident documentation, rule tuning, and collaboration with IR teams. The role requires an associates degree and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating shift.