IT Security Associate

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On-site Role

The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time IT Security Associate - Central (H) to work in Miami, Florida.

The IT Security Associate serves as part of the University's 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). This role is designed for individuals at the beginning of their cybersecurity career who are eager to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced analysts. The Associate assists in monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitors security alerts and events from SIEM and other security tools.
• Assists with initial triage and analysis of security incidents.
• Escalates confirmed or high-risk threats to senior analysts or incident response teams.
• Documents incidents, investigations, and response actions in ticketing systems.
• Assists in tuning detection rules and improving alert fidelity.
• Supports vulnerability management and threat intelligence initiatives.
• Participates in shift rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintains awareness of current threat landscape and attack techniques.
• Follows established playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contributes to continuous improvement of SOC processes and documentation.
• Assists with access verification and identity management tasks, including password resets.
• Operates in a 24/7 environment; shift work is required.
• Participates in on-call rotations or emergency response as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Additional information

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in relevant field
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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Pay and benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff