Information Security Professional IV

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.

• 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 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 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:

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.

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

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

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.

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

09-24-2026-12-00-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. 

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.