Cybersecurity Engineer I

Classification Title:

Info Security Engineer I

Job Description:

This position will contribute to the University of Florida’s information security program in providing service request support, specifically in the processing of eDiscovery, litigation support, and computer investigations as well as contributing to the university's information security program in the areas of threat management, vulnerability management, and incident management.

More specifically, this entry-level technical position will be involved in such work duties as:

• Coordinating with the university's General Counsel in the fulfillment of public records requests and litigation support requests involving electronic discovery of digital communication and electronically stored information (ESI), through the use of specialized software and established processes to construct and execute search strategies required to locate ESI responsive to requests
• Contributing to requests involving the need for computer investigations involving UFIT resources through the application of digital forensics techniques in the collection and processing of relevant digital assets
• Monitoring and analyzing information from network and information systems for emerging threats
• Helping to identify and assess security weaknesses in the university's computing infrastructure
• Contributing to the university’s incident preparedness and execution of the incident management plan in response to security incidents

The key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Public Records eDiscovery
• Litigation Support
• Investigative Support
• Security Operations
• Process Improvements

About UF Information Technology 

UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: 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. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit  http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.

Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.

About the University of Florida 

The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 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. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Benefits

Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status, and are intended to give the flexibility to enable units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.

In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.

Expected Salary:

$62,365 – $65,000; commensurate based on education and experience. 

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.

Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:

• Two years of combined IT or security experience with a broad range of exposure to data, networks, systems, and web services
• Programming, scripting skills, and expressing search terms using regular expressions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, outstanding communicator; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with a diverse constituency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision
• Accuracy, high-level attention to detail and a customer service-oriented approach and mindset
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This role will be based in one of our Gainesville offices and may include a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office (Wednesday required), and 2 days remote.

This position requires U.S. work authorization.

Level 2 FBI criminal background check required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)

**Open to current UF employees only**

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

Health Assessment Required: No