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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The IT Security Analyst supports the university's governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program with a primary focus on accessibility compliance, third-party risk management, and operational security support. The IT Security Analyst ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of enterprise systems while adhering to established security policies and compliance standards. This position will also evaluate third-party vendor compliance, review accessibility documentation (such as VPATs), conduct risk-based assessments, and assist in managing institutional risk regarding software and technology acquisitions, collaborate with security and IT teams to mitigate identified risks, and supports vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Reviews and analyzes Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) from vendors during the software procurement process.
- Coordinates with the Technology Evaluation Group (TEG) to document approved and denied software.
- Maintains current on emerging trends in IT security, ADA regulations, and vendor risk management.
- Participates in third party assessments, reviews and works with other security team members and IT Administrators to mitigate risk.
- Supports the IT security office in documenting policies, procedures, and guidelines for the university community.
- Assists in reviewing vulnerability reports and coordinating with IT teams to remediate identified risks.
- Supports security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of security (e.g., phishing simulations).
- Assists in the execution of third-party risk assessments (TPRM) to evaluate vendor security and compliance postures.
- Supports the maintenance of IT policies and procedures related to IT security.
- Participates in internal audits to ensure business processes align with regulatory requirements.
- Assists in the investigation of security alerts and participates in the incident response lifecycle (identification, containment, eradication, and recovery), as needed.
- Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and/or any other University emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with two (2) years of experience in related field.
Departmental Requirements
Experience in IT compliance, legal analysis, or risk management.
Desired Qualifications
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CAP (Certified Authorization Professional).
- Experience reviewing contracts or legal terms regarding vendor compliance.
- Basic understanding of IT risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO) and regulatory compliance.
- Understanding of FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$65,000-$70,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The IT Security Analyst supports the university's governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program with a primary focus on accessibility compliance, third-party risk management, and operational security support. The IT Security Analyst ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of enterprise systems while adhering to established security policies and compliance standards. This position will also evaluate third-party vendor compliance, review accessibility documentation (such as VPATs), conduct risk-based assessments, and assist in managing institutional risk regarding software and technology acquisitions, collaborate with security and IT teams to mitigate identified risks, and supports vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Reviews and analyzes Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) from vendors during the software procurement process.
- Coordinates with the Technology Evaluation Group (TEG) to document approved and denied software.
- Maintains current on emerging trends in IT security, ADA regulations, and vendor risk management.
- Participates in third party assessments, reviews and works with other security team members and IT Administrators to mitigate risk.
- Supports the IT security office in documenting policies, procedures, and guidelines for the university community.
- Assists in reviewing vulnerability reports and coordinating with IT teams to remediate identified risks.
- Supports security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of security (e.g., phishing simulations).
- Assists in the execution of third-party risk assessments (TPRM) to evaluate vendor security and compliance postures.
- Supports the maintenance of IT policies and procedures related to IT security.
- Participates in internal audits to ensure business processes align with regulatory requirements.
- Assists in the investigation of security alerts and participates in the incident response lifecycle (identification, containment, eradication, and recovery), as needed.
- Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and/or any other University emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with two (2) years of experience in related field.
Departmental Requirements
Experience in IT compliance, legal analysis, or risk management.
Desired Qualifications
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CAP (Certified Authorization Professional).
- Experience reviewing contracts or legal terms regarding vendor compliance.
- Basic understanding of IT risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO) and regulatory compliance.
- Understanding of FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$65,000-$70,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a SOC Analyst
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Check that your degree's CIP code aligns with SOC Analyst roles before applying. Computer science, information assurance, and cybersecurity CIP codes are the most defensible matches. Your DSO confirms the mapping on your I-20 before recommending the STEM extension.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Ask recruiting contacts directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance to offer negotiations. STEM OPT authorization is contingent on employer enrollment, and discovering a gap late in the process costs you time on your 12-month initial OPT clock.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Pull the prevailing wage for SOC Analyst roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer. The I-983 training plan must document compensation, so knowing the wage floor lets you flag underpaying positions before you're committed.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified STEM OPT employers
Search SOC Analyst openings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. This cuts the verification step you'd otherwise handle manually and focuses your applications on companies already set up to file your training plan.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your offer closes
Prepare a draft I-983 with your expected SOC Analyst duties, tools, and learning objectives so you can present it to your employer at the offer stage. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT move faster when you arrive with a near-complete form rather than a blank one.
Track your OPT end date against cap-gap eligibility
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition for you before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your SOC Analyst role qualifies as a specialty occupation before relying on cap-gap coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a SOC Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, information assurance, or cybersecurity. The CIP code on your I-20 must align with the SOC Analyst occupation code. Your DSO verifies this alignment before recommending the 24-month extension to USCIS, so confirm the match early rather than at the filing stage.
What E-Verify requirement applies to SOC Analyst employers hiring STEM OPT students?
Every employer that hires a STEM OPT student must be actively enrolled in E-Verify. Enrollment is a federal requirement, not a company preference, and your 24-month extension cannot be approved without it. Before accepting a SOC Analyst offer, ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm E-Verify participation. Migrate Mate surfaces employers that already meet this requirement so you can focus applications there.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a SOC Analyst position?
The I-983 must document your specific SOC Analyst duties, the cybersecurity skills you'll develop, the tools and platforms involved, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must also recommend approval. The plan is submitted to your school, not to USCIS, but it must be in place before your STEM extension begins.
Can I switch SOC Analyst employers during my STEM OPT period?
Yes, but the process restarts with each change. Your new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, you and the new employer must complete a revised I-983, and your DSO must recommend the updated plan. You have up to 10 days between jobs without violating your status. Report the change through SEVIS within the required window to stay in compliance.
How does cap-gap protection work if my SOC Analyst employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. The SOC Analyst role must qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B to be valid. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension on your I-20, which serves as the work authorization document during that bridging period.