Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Internship

Classification Title:

OPS Intern or Student Intern

Classification Minimum Requirements:

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Intern to join the UF Information Security Office (ISO), a unit within UFIT for the Fall 2026 (and possibly Spring/Summer 2027) semesters. This paid internship position supports the Information Assurance (IA) and Integrated Risk Management (IRM) teams within ISO, responsible for conducting technology risk assessments on university projects to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university data. The intern will assist with evaluating and following up on open risk assessment projects, categorizations, re-assessments, and remediation plans.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Triage and prioritize risk project requests based on data types and classifications.
• Shadow risk analysts to gain hands-on experience with risk assessment processes, including categorization review, security survey processing, and risk re-assessments.
• Coordinate with vendors to gather information on security controls, documentation, and compliance, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Support various projects related to risk assessments, security asset management, and compliance within ISO's GRC tool.

Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are:

• Understand the significance of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability in maintaining the security and reliability of enterprise systems.
• Distinguish between different data types and classifications.
• Recognize the importance of enterprise alignment with software and device purchases.
• Develop risk assessment skills to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities before and after an incident, and learn to mitigate them effectively.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and professionalism by interacting respectfully with stakeholders and colleagues, and promoting a positive and respectful work environment.
• Cultivate effective work habits, including time management, punctuality, and personal accountability, to contribute to the success of an organization.
• Establish and achieve performance objectives, mutually agreed upon by the UFIT experiential learning supervisor and the intern, to ensure a meaningful and productive internship experience.

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Expected Salary:

$15.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

UF Student Assistant
This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

OPS Intern
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Strong writing and grammatical skills.
• Technical certifications a plus.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL

Applicants are required to submit with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No