IT Security Analyst

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 Mac Arthur 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.

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 analyst ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of enterprise systems while adhering to established security policies and compliance standards. Responsibilities also include evaluating third‑party vendor compliance, reviewing accessibility documentation (such as VPATs), conducting risk‑based assessments, and assisting in managing institutional risk regarding software and technology acquisitions.

• Review and analyze Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) from vendors during the software procurement process.
• Coordinate with the Technology Evaluation Group (TEG) to document approved and denied software.
• Stay current on emerging trends in IT security, ADA regulations, and vendor risk management.
• Participate in third‑party assessments, review and work with other security team members and IT administrators to mitigate risk.
• Support the IT security office in documenting policies, procedures, and guidelines for the university community.
• Assist in reviewing vulnerability reports and coordinate with IT teams to remediate identified risks.
• Support security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of security (e.g., phishing simulations).
• Assist in the execution of third‑party risk assessments (TPRM) to evaluate vendor security and compliance postures.
• Maintain IT policies and procedures related to IT security.
• Participate in internal audits to ensure business processes align with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the investigation of security alerts and participate in the incident response lifecycle (identification, containment, eradication, and recovery) as needed.
• Perform essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes or storms, and report to work as needed during university emergency closings.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with at least two (2) years of experience in a related field.

• Experience in IT compliance, legal analysis, or risk management.

• 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).
• Understanding of FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI.

• Administrative

• $65,000–$70,000

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

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 crime 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:…