CyberBay Careers
Cybersecurity Careers in Tampa Bay
Connecting talent with opportunity across one of the nation’s fastest-growing cybersecurity ecosystems. CyberBay brings together academic excellence, hands-on technical training, and workforce readiness to help employers find qualified talent and help candidates launch meaningful cybersecurity careers.
Why CyberBay
Connecting the region’s talent pipeline to real workforce demand
The Tampa Bay region is rapidly emerging as a national center for cybersecurity excellence. Through collaboration between Cyber Florida and the University of South Florida, CyberBay helps align education, training, and employer needs to build a stronger, more sustainable workforce pipeline.
Whether you are an employer looking for career-ready candidates or a student exploring cybersecurity opportunities, CyberBay provides a direct path into a high-growth innovation ecosystem.
Talent Pipeline
How CyberBay develops cybersecurity talent
From classroom learning to real-world technical experience and professional readiness, CyberBay’s ecosystem supports the full career journey.
Academic Excellence
The USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is helping shape the future of secure and responsible technology. With high-demand academic programs, innovative research, 3,000 students, and more than 200 faculty members, the college is a major force in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Hard Skills Development
Through the Security Operations Center Apprentice Program (SOCap), students move beyond observation and into real operational workflows using tools such as CrowdStrike, Splunk, and Microsoft Sentinel. Participants gain supervised, hands-on experience triaging alerts, investigating suspicious activity, and building practical cyber defense skills.
USF also supports competitive cybersecurity talent through CyberHerd, a highly decorated student team trained in offensive and defensive cyber tactics with first-place finishes in major competitions.
Workforce Readiness
The Bellini Center for Talent Development at the USF Muma College of Business helps prepare students for the workplace through structured professional development focused on communication, leadership, teamwork, and professionalism.
This creates stronger alignment between employer expectations and emerging talent entering the market.
For Employers
Partner with the pipeline
Connect with career-ready students, build long-term recruiting relationships, and become part of Tampa Bay’s growing cybersecurity talent ecosystem.
Why partner with CyberBay and USF
- Access emerging cybersecurity and technology talent
- Strengthen long-term talent acquisition pipelines
- Build relationships with students before graduation
- Engage with a region focused on cybersecurity innovation
Employer outreach contacts
USF Bellini Center for Talent Development Pavla Ozkul, PhD
Employer Outreach Director
USF Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing
Ellyn Couillard, PhD
Student Success Director
For Candidates
Explore cybersecurity opportunities in Tampa Bay
If you are looking for your next role in the regional cybersecurity ecosystem, start with CyberBay’s job search pathway and connect with the university programs that can help guide your next step.
Start your search
Explore cybersecurity roles connected to the broader CyberBay ecosystem.
Students and future professionals
Current or prospective USF students interested in cybersecurity should connect with the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing for personalized academic and career guidance, as well as pathways into the professional community.
Students interested in business-related majors and career paths should connect with the Bellini Center for Talent Development.
Get Connected
Build your next move through CyberBay
Whether you are hiring cybersecurity talent or pursuing your next opportunity, CyberBay helps connect the right people to the right pathways.