IT Security Specialist II

University of Miami

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Miami, FL
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The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for programs in business, law, medicine, marine science, and the arts. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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The IT Security Specialist II role at the University of Miami Health System’s IT Department involves providing technical support for the CISO office, focusing on end-user security training, PCI-DSS compliance tasks, auditing, and risk management. This position requires a deep understanding of security technologies and strategies to identify and remediate system vulnerabilities. Daily responsibilities include analyzing threat intelligence reports, drafting comprehensive security assessment findings, performing vulnerability scans, and implementing standard operating procedures for monitoring threats. The specialist will also support incident response efforts and maintain the threat and vulnerability management program. Preferred qualifications include 5-7 years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on threat intelligence and vulnerability management, along with certifications like CompTIA CySA+, CISSP, or CISM.

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Qualys Tenable Rapid7 Python SQL Kubernetes AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana Nmap OpenVAS Splunk SIEM Threat Intelligence Platforms Cyber Threat Intelligence

What you'll do

  • Conduct vulnerability scans and manage remediation efforts for system vulnerabilities.
  • Analyze threat intelligence reports and escalate risks based on severity levels.
  • Draft comprehensive security assessment reports with recommendations for improvements.
  • Implement standard operating procedures to monitor and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
  • Support incident response processes, ensuring timely resolution of security incidents.

What we're looking for

  • 5-7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with focus on threat and vulnerability management.
  • In-depth expertise in managing tools like Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7 for vulnerability assessments.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to convey technical information effectively.
  • Proven ability to analyze threats and develop comprehensive security reports and recommendations.
  • Experience supporting incident response processes and maintaining confidentiality during high-impact incidents.
  • Preferred certifications: CompTIA CySA+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cloud computing security certification.
  • Strong critical thinking skills for identifying system vulnerabilities and implementing remediation strategies.

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