Cybersecurity Detection & Response Internship

Classification Title:

OPS Intern or Student Intern

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Cybersecurity Detection & Response Intern to join the Information Security Office, a unit within UFIT for the summer semester. The intern will support the Cybersecurity Detection and Response (CDR) team by assisting staff in one or more of these areas: threat management, vulnerability management, incident management, or the processing of eDiscovery, litigation, and investigative support service requests.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position may include:

• Monitor the CDR’s intrusion detection and prevention systems to identify and escalate identified threats to the institution
• Working with CDR’s enterprise vulnerability management system to identify vulnerabilities in university IT assets
• Shadow CDR staff to learn about daily threat and vulnerability detection and response tasks and assist in related activities as needed
• Triage email sent to abuse@ufl.edu to identify email threats and compromised accounts. Validate the legitimacy of email reported to abuse@ufl.edu and respond to recipient’s inquiries
• Contribute to UF’s phishing awareness training program
• Contribute to the CDR team’s technical documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

• Develop an understanding of their career field of interest, including the skills, responsibilities, and career trajectory of professionals. This includes the importance of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability in an enterprise system
• Develop and demonstrate effective work habits, including time management, punctuality, and personal accountability related to the work and its function in the economy
• Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences
• Identify, document, and carry out performance objectives (mutually agreed upon by the employer, the UFIT experiential learning supervisor, and the student) related to the practical experience in their internship
• Develop a fundamental understanding of cyber-attack stages, methods, and techniques
• Develop a fundamental understanding of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the function and use of a Security information and event management (SIEM) and log management platform
• Develop a fundamental understanding of system and application security vulnerabilities
• Develop a fundamental understanding of established incident management protocols, processes, and procedures

About UF Information Technology 

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer, UF Information Technology is comprised of eight departments:  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 

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 located 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 a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Expected Salary:

$13.00 per hour.

Minimum Requirements:

UF Student Assistant

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

 

OPS Intern

High School diploma or equivalent.

At least 18 years of age by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:

• Basic knowledge of various software, operating systems, networking, database, and hardware
• Basic knowledge of Internet network addressing (IP addresses, routing, TCP/UDP port numbering) and network security concepts (encryption, firewalls, perimeter protection)
• A demonstrated interest in the cybersecurity field
• Basic knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
• Technical certifications a plus
• Level 2 background check required

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Background screening required.

Applicants are required to submit with their application:

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

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

Health Assessment Required: No