Security Engineer I (OPS-Temp)

Job Description Organizational Summary: Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America. USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country. USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: USF Information Technology Additional Info For Applicants: The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Responsibilities Job Duties: Monitors and analyzes access logs. This includes using advanced SIEM software such as Sentinel, ReliaQuest Greymatter, Palo Alto Panorama, and Fair Warning patient privacy intelligence. This also includes support and management of such systems. Provides incident response for all security incidents using SIEM tools such as Sentinel and Forensic tools such as FTK and Forensic Explorer. Provides support and expertise to less experienced IT and security staff for investigations. Runs investigations for Human Resources, University Audit and Compliance, USF General Counsel, and USF Office of Research as needed. Designs, tests, and implements secure operating systems, networks, and databases. This includes creating security baselines for major operating systems, major applications, network security configurations like firewall rules, database access, and encryption guidelines based on the security classification of data. Conducts risk audits and assessments, and provides recommendations for application, system, and network design. This includes running internal audits against known security standards such as NIST 800-171, HIPAA, and FERPA. This also includes using automated tools such as Rapid7 and Azure security Portal to create specific risk profiles for individual systems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and IT certification OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1-year relevant work experience OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training. Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience as a Security Engineer or similar role Strong knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practices Experience in SIEM tools such as SPLUNK as well as Forensic tools such as FTK and Forensic Explorer. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team Familiarity with security compliance standards and regulations. About Us The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Working at USF With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .