Information Security Professional IV

About the role

University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. The Information Technology department within University Operations is seeking to hire an Information Technology Security Professional IV. The position supports and advances the institution's cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security engineering programs. It serves as a senior cybersecurity professional responsible for protecting university systems, research environments, and sensitive data across enterprise and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments, collaborating with IT teams, researchers, compliance personnel, and university stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, recovery, and post‑incident reviews.
• Support Security Operations Center (SOC) functions such as 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.
• Administer and support Microsoft security platforms, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies.
• 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, 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 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.

Additional Requirements

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license and may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Schedule

The Security Operations Center (SOC) operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. Staff work a rotational shift model to support continuous security monitoring. The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays. 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.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $104,664 to $120,000, with the final salary determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Additional perks as detailed in the UCF Employee Benefits Guide and Total Rewards Calculator.