Student Worker – ITS Security Operations Center Analyst

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

  

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Student Worker – ITS Security Operations Center Analyst

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

  

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES:

The Information Technology Services (ITS) division at Florida Poly is dedicated to positioning the University as a leader among STEM institutions through the innovative use of information technology. Our mission is to transform teaching and learning, empower cutting-edge research, enhance the student experience and success, enable data-driven decision-making, and optimize University operations and services.

Staffed by a team of energetic professionals, we prioritize service excellence, foster innovation, and pursue continuous improvement in a highly collaborative environment. Currently, we are driving a major transformation of IT infrastructures, architectures, and service delivery models to align with Florida Poly’s new five-year strategic plan and support its ambitious goals.

Reporting to the Vice President and CIO, ITS is organized into six teams including Technology Support, IT Security, IT Infrastructure Services, DevOps, Enterprise Solutions, and Business Services.

Job Description Summary

Florida’s only public university exclusively teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as the ITS Security Operations Center Engineer for the IT Infrastructure Services team in the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division.

Student Professional Experiences in the ITS Division (ITS Student Internships) provide Florida Poly students with opportunities to gain valuable professional experience that complements their educational programs and degree goals. Each professional experience is designed, with appropriate Academic Affairs approvals (see the Florida Poly Internships page), to count toward the University’s Professional Internship Experience requirement.

    

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position involves professional experience and work that will help prepare students for work, post-graduation, in today’s professional workplace environment. This position will focus on the many areas of IT development, operations, and support in the University’s central IT unit, as well as work alongside ITS professionals as an integral member of a project team or operational workgroup.

The Student SOC Analyst will work closely with the University’s Security Operations Center (SOC) team, supporting real-time monitoring, incident detection, and response activities to protect the University’s IT infrastructure.

The Student SOC Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the analysis of security alerts, triaging potential threats, maintaining monitoring tools, and supporting SOC initiatives. This role involves hands-on work with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms and collaboration with ITS cybersecurity professionals as part of an operational team focused on safeguarding university systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills to ensure accurate incident recording and reporting.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn new security technologies, tools, and SOC procedures.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to efficiently troubleshoot security alerts, system issues, and workflow challenges.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with common IT tools such as Adobe products.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles including network security, threat detection, and incident response.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn key SOC tools such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance software related to security monitoring and operations.
• Basic scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus for automating routine tasks and data parsing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled and attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must meet University student employment requirements including, but not limited to, GPA and academic standing.
• Must have a passion for technology and continuous learning.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:  

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:     

A student worker is limited to 20 work hours per week while classes are in session.

TARGET HIRING SALARY: $14.05/hourly (Tier 2 pay).

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled; however, review of applications will commence immediately. If you would like to include a cover letter and resume to your student worker application email to hr@floridapoly.edu

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.