Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Student Analyst at CSOC

Classification Title:STU AST - NON-CLERICAL & ADMINClassification Minimum Requirements:UF Student AssistantThis position is open to all UF students eligible to work on campus and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.Job Description:UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level Student Analyst to join the Information Security Offices Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) a unit within UFIT.The CSOC is a joint operation supporting both the University of Florida (university) and the State of Floridas Department of Management Services (state) providing coordinated cybersecurity monitoring detection and response capabilities to enhance the cybersecurity posture across university and state systems.This role is primarily engaged in protecting university and state data and systems against cyber-attacks. Responsibilities include utilizing threat intelligence sources and detection tools to identify and prevent invasive attacks and applying established processes to respond to cybersecurity incidents as they occur.This position provides hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity operations while supporting dual security missions. Working under the supervision of the UFIT Information Security Cybersecurity Detection and Response (CDR) Team Lead and under the direction of the State of Floridas Associate CISO student analysts will develop and apply practical cybersecurity skills in a collaborative environment that serves both university and state stakeholders.Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:Threat Management:Monitors user activity network events and threat detection alerts from security tools to identify adverse or suspect events.Conducts initial triage to distinguish false positives from legitimate security threats filtering and validating incoming alerts to prioritize them for further investigation.Collects contextual data such as IP reputation user identity intel and endpoint events to enrich analysis and verify the scope and validity of potential threats.Incident Management:Conducts containment and mitigation actions to neutralize threats and minimize impact; escalates incidents to the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) when necessary and may participate as a CSIRT member during major security incidents.Vulnerability Management:Identifies and assesses security vulnerabilities in the universitys computing infrastructure. Takes appropriate action based on the technical implications of vulnerabilities found.Documentation Reporting and Continuous Improvement:Documents investigation findings response actions and lessons learned to maintain institutional knowledge; creates and updates security playbooks standard operating procedures and technical documentation. Contributes to the continuous improvement of CSOC operations.Metrics:Collects and contributes to operational and management security metrics required to inform stakeholders and support continuous improvement.About UF Information TechnologyLed bySenior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the eight departments comprising UFIT are: 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. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance visithttps:// the University of FloridaOne of Americas all-around best universities the University of Florida drives future-making education eye-opening discoveries life-saving health care and community-building collaboration for our state our nation and our world. UF is in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas West Coast 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. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.About the State of Florida Department of Management ServicesUnder the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Florida Digital Services (FLDS) is responsible for securely modernizing the state governments technology and data services. Its mission is to leverage data and technology to transform government services and protect Floridians data. FLDS has a mandate defined in the Florida Statutes to lead the states enterprise IT and cybersecurity efforts including Policy & Standards Project Oversight Cybersecurity Operations Data Management. For more information about DMS or FLDS please visit or Salary:$20 an hourRequired Qualifications:UF Student AssistantThis position is open to all UF students eligible to work on campus and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.Preferred:The ideal candidate will possess the following education experience and skills:EDUCATION & TRAININGCompleted coursework in network security security operations incident response or digital forensicsIndustry certifications or completion of cybersecurity bootcamps/training programsEXPERIENCEPrevious IT/cybersecurity internship work experience or personal lab projectsParticipation in cybersecurity competitions CTF events or student organizationsTECHNICAL SKILLSProficiency in Windows and Linux operating systemsBasic scripting (Python PowerShell or Bash)Log analysis and SIEM query writingNetwork protocol analysisTechnical writing and documentationCORE COMPETENCIESStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective written and verbal communicationAbility to work collaboratively in team environmentsSelf-motivated with strong attention to detailCapable of handling sensitive information with confidentialitySpecial Instructions to Applicants:Must be a University of Florida student in good standingWork Location and Schedule:In-person work required; CSOC located in Malachowsky Hall on UF campusSchedule established individually to accommodate academic commitmentsMaximum 20 hours per weekMinimum 3 consecutive hours per shiftPrimary hours: MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM when UF is openWork visa sponsorship is not available for this positionA Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:Cover LetterResumeThe application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.Health Assessment Required:NoRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,Access Control System,Catering,Assessment,Communication Employment Type : Student Experience: years Vacancy: 1