IT Security Associate
Core
Monitors, investigates, and responds to security incidents within a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) for the University of Miami.
Role type
Junior IT Security Analyst (SOC)
Builds
Incident response workflows and detection rule tuning
Domain
Cybersecurity / Higher Education
Required skills
SIEM monitoring, incident triage, threat documentation, vulnerability management support, access verification, shift work adaptability
Preferred skills
Learning agility, teamwork, technical proficiency with office software
Technologies
SIEM, ticketing systems, security tools
Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and events, assist with initial triage and analysis of incidents, escalate high-risk threats, document incidents and response actions, tune detection rules, support vulnerability management, participate in shift rotations including nights and weekends, maintain awareness of threat landscape, follow playbooks and SOPs, assist with access verification and identity management tasks
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
