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Cybersecurity Engineer



Classification Title:

Info Security Engineer I

Job Description:

This position will contribute to the University of Florida’s (UF) 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
About UF Information Technology

The UF Information Technology division is comprised of seven departments reporting to the Vice President & Chief Information Officer. The departments reporting directly to the VP & CIO are Academic Technology, Research Computing, Infrastructure & Communication Technology, Enterprise Systems, Information Security Office, Customer Experience & Resource Planning, and the UFIT Business Center. 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 one of the nation’s top-5 universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of its commitment to serve a diverse global community. Plus, UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

UF Information Technology is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce and values diversity of thoughts, background, and experience. Achieving a top-5 public university ranking means we make it a priority to employ and work with people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and ethnicities to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution. We welcome applications from individuals who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s vision and mission.

Expected Salary:

$52,270 - $70,000; commensurate based on education and experience. In addition, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package. https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

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.

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
  • Entry level experience with the Linux and/or Windows command line interface
  • Accuracy, high-level attention to detail and a customer service-oriented approach and mindset
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to provide consistency in the performance of task-oriented processes
  • Programming, scripting skills, and expressing search terms using regular expressions
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to submit with their application:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume or CV
  • Professional References (Minimum of 3)
FBI fingerprinting and criminal background check required.

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

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required: No

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