Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Internship

Job Description

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Intern to join the UF Information Security Office (ISO), a unit within UFIT 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.

• 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.
• Cook 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.

About the Role

The intern will assist with evaluating and following up on open risk assessment projects, categorizations, re-assessments, and remediation plans. Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

• Understand the significance of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability in maintaining the security and reliability of enterprise systems.
• Distinguish between different data types and classifications.
• Recognize the importance of enterprise alignment with software and device purchases.
• Develop risk assessment skills to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities before and after an incident, and learn to mitigate them effectively.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and professionalism by interacting respectfully with stakeholders and colleagues, and promoting a positive and respectful work environment.
• Cultivate effective work habits, including time management, punctuality, and personal accountability, to contribute to the success of an organization.
• Establish and achieve performance objectives, mutually agreed upon by the UFIT experiential learning supervisor and the intern, to ensure a meaningful and productive internship experience.

Qualifications

• MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant OPS Intern

Preferred

• The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Strong writing and grammatical skills.
• Technical certifications a plus.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.
• A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.
• Applicants are required to submit with their application: Cover Letter, Resume or CV, Professional References (Minimum of 3).

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.