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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TL;DR · IT Security Specialist II

The IT Security Specialist II joins the University of Miami Health System IT Department to manage the end user and technical security training and awareness program. This role provides technical support for the CISO office, focusing on PCI-DSS compliance, auditing, risk management, and security assessments. The specialist performs vulnerability scans, analyzes threat intelligence reports, and owns remediation efforts end-to-end. Key responsibilities include developing standard operating procedures for monitoring CISA advisories and vendor disclosures, supporting incident response, and producing actionable intelligence for threat hunting. The position requires expertise in security technologies, including Qualys, Tenable, and Rapid7. The role addresses cybersecurity challenges within a healthcare environment, specifically protecting web applications, databases, and desktop tools while ensuring business resilience and supply chain security.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-user and technical security training and awareness program.
  • Perform vulnerability scans and own the end-to-end remediation of identified risks.
  • Collect and analyze threat intelligence reports to identify and escalate emerging security threats.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures for monitoring CISA advisories and vendor disclosures.
  • Support the incident response process from initial detection through to final resolution.
  • Produce and disseminate actionable threat intelligence summaries and high-confidence indicators of compromise.
  • Provide technical direction for identifying and remediating system and application vulnerabilities.
  • Participate in risk management activities including PCI-DSS compliance, auditing, and security assessments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Master's degree is highly desirable (preferred).
  • 5-7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in threat and vulnerability management, threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, or threat hunting.
  • In-depth experience managing vulnerability management tools such as Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7.
  • CompTIA CySA+, CISSP, CISM, Cloud Computing Security Certification, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (preferred).
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining high levels of integrity and confidentiality.

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