Information Security Professional II

UCF IT :

UCF IT within the Facilities and Business Operations Center is the central information technology organization at the University of Central Florida, providing technology services and support to faculty, staff, and students. Reporting to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, UCF IT comprises several key departments, including Infrastructure & Operations, Telecommunications, Enterprise Application Development, Information Security, Instructional Resources, and Client Services. UCF IT collaborates with university stakeholders through governance frameworks and advisory committees to ensure alignment with UCF's strategic goals. With a focus on innovation, security, and excellent service delivery, UCF IT supports the university's mission of teaching, learning, research, and community engagement.

The Opportunity :

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles for the Information Security Professional II. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department. The UCF IT Department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire an Information Security Professional II. This role is responsible for monitoring compliance with university IT security policies, standards, and applicable laws; developing and maintaining information security policies, standards, guidelines, and best practices; maintaining the vendor risk management program; and collaborating with colleges and departments to identify risks and recommend corrective measures to strengthen the university's overall information security posture.

Responsibilities :

Conduct vendor risk reviews and manage the Vendor Risk Management (VRM) program.

Partner with business units and InfoSec teams to assess compliance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Perform risk, compliance, and vulnerability analyses of existing and proposed technology solutions, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.

Maintain and monitor compliance with university security policies, standards, applicable laws, and contractual obligations.

Track remediation efforts, verify security patches, and ensure required configurations are in place.

Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Monitor and analyze security data, including vulnerability scans, system assessments, patch details, and configurations.

Coordinate and track mitigation and remediation activities with relevant parties.

Research and evaluate new security tools, technologies, and practices to address emerging threats.

Use automated and manual techniques to identify, validate, and assess security vulnerabilities.

Proactively identify security trends and evolving cyber-attack techniques to strengthen the university's security posture.

Conduct compliance activities to ensure security objectives and best practices are met.

Provide excellent customer service and foster productive working relationships while protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of institutional data.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications :

2+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in information security, IT risk management, vendor risk management programs, compliance, or related technical areas.

Knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA).

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or equivalent.

Familiarity with higher education IT environments and unique compliance requirements.

Demonstrated ability to research and apply emerging security technologies and practices.

Strong customer service, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to foster productive partnerships across multiple units to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of institutional data.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,518 to $77,250. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles for the Information Security Professional II. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

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.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers :

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off, and paid holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

UCF IT Information Security Office

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

64,518.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

09-23-2025-12-00-AM

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.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu .

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