Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Internship

Job Description

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated, part-time Cybersecurity Risk Analyst Intern for the Fall 2026 semester (and possibly Spring/Summer 2027) to join the UF Information Security Office (ISO). This paid internship supports the Information Assurance (IA) and Integrated Risk Management (IRM) teams within ISO, conducting technology risk assessments on university projects to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university data.

• 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.

• 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.

UFIT, led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, comprises nine departments:
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. UFIT enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state‑of‑the‑art enterprise IT systems.

• UF Student Assistant:
Open to all students eligible to work on campus; must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

• OPS Intern:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Rate: $15.00 per hour.

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE.

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

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.

Applicants must submit:

• Resume or CV
• Professional References (minimum of
  3)

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