Cybersecurity Engineer II

Information Security Engineer II

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an intermediate-level Cybersecurity Security Engineer II to join the Information Security Office, a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

This role is primarily engaged in the protection of university data and systems against cyber-attacks. Responsibilities of this role include the utilization of threat intelligence sources and detection tools to identify and prevent invasive attacks, the assessment and reporting of security vulnerabilities that could lead to exploitation, and the application of established processes to respond to cyber security incidents as they occur.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Monitors user activity, network events, and threat detection alerts from security tools to identify adverse or suspect events.
• Conducts initial triage to distinguish false positives from legitimate security threats, filtering and validating incoming alerts to prioritize them for further investigation.
• Collects contextual data, such as IP reputation, user identity intel, and endpoint events, to enrich analysis and verify the scope and validity of potential threats.


• Conducts containment and mitigation actions to neutralize threats and minimize impact; escalates incidents to the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) when necessary and may participate as a CSIRT member during major security incidents.
• Identifies and assesses security vulnerabilities in the university's computing infrastructure. Takes appropriate action based on the technical implications of vulnerabilities found, along with the business implications of exploitation.

About UF Information Technology 

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

$68,988.00 - $82,786.00; commensurate based on education and experience. 

Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

EDUCATION & TRAINING


• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or a related field



EXPERIENCE


• Three years  of combined IT or security experience with a broad range of exposure to data, networks, systems, and web monitoring tools, techniques, and threats. Background in systems administration. Basic level experience with Linux and/or Windows command line interface.



SKILLS


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, outstanding communicator; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with all constituencies.
 Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. Accuracy, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented approach and mindset. Programming and scripting skills.
Intermediate level troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
  


KNOWLEDGE


• Awareness of current standards and trends in IT and emerging technology. Comprehends IT systems and networking technologies. Understands common security threats and vulnerabilities.

ABILITIES


• Work collaboratively and build strategic relationships with both internal and external clients
 Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure  



OTHER QUALIFICATIONS


• Provide excellent service through professional and courteous interactions with internal and external stakeholders while meeting business needs

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.