Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist

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The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist.

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  Leads the University's enterprise threat intelligence program supporting academic, healthcare, research, and administrative environments.

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  Monitors, analyzes, and operationalizes intelligence from internal, external, commercial, government, and industry threat sources to identify emerging cyber threats and risks.

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  Develops intelligence-driven threat detection strategies, threat hunting methodologies, and proactive cyber defense capabilities.

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  Translates threat intelligence into actionable recommendations, detection content, response procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.

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  Leads advanced cyber threat analysis activities during significant security incidents, investigations, and cybersecurity events.

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  Serves as the University's principal subject matter expert for AI-enabled cybersecurity operations, security automation, and intelligence-driven security practices.

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  Designs, implements, and optimizes AI-powered workflows, prompts, playbooks, knowledge repositories, and automation solutions that enhance Security Operations Center (SOC) effectiveness and operational efficiency.

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  Develops, deploys, and manages AI-powered agents and automated processes that support security monitoring, investigations, incident response, and operational decision-making.

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  Establishes standards, governance practices, and security controls for the responsible and secure use of artificial intelligence technologies within cybersecurity operations.

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  Develops and enhances enterprise security monitoring, analytics, reporting, and orchestration capabilities that improve threat detection, vulnerability prioritization, and cyber risk visibility.

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  Analyzes and correlates threat, vulnerability, and operational security data using intelligence-driven and AI-assisted methodologies to identify emerging risks and critical exposures.

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  Designs and implements dashboards, reporting solutions, automated workflows, runbooks, and operational playbooks that support remediation prioritization, risk reduction, and leadership decision-making.

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  Leads cybersecurity innovation initiatives focused on threat intelligence, artificial intelligence, automation, and operational modernization while researching emerging technologies, threats, and industry trends.

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  Serves as a trusted technical advisor and collaborates with cybersecurity, infrastructure, clinical technology, research computing, identity and access management, governance, risk and compliance, application teams, and institutional leadership to advance enterprise security objectives.

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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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  Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

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  Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required

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  Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

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  Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

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  Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

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  Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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