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Student Worker - Cybersecurity

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu03347P
Home Org Name CIO-VP IT and IT Administration
Division Name CIO Information Technology
Position Title Student Worker - Cybersecurity
Working Title (if different from Position Title)
Job Summary
The Office of the Chief Information Security Officer/Cybersecurity is looking for student workers to join the team with a start date of summer or fall 2024. We are most interested in students who are planning to pursue careers in information security after graduation. There are many open positions in the information security field, but most of them require experience. We would like to provide our students that experience, while also furthering our mission to protect Auburn University. Your schedule would be very flexible to meet the demands of your school work.

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
  • Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
  • Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
  • Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Essential Functions
  • Monitor security alerts and notices
  • Triage incoming security incidents
  • Identify compromised systems and follow up appropriately with systems administrator
  • Review vulnerability reports and work with the responsible parties on remediation
  • Create new searches, reports, and alerts in Splunk
  • Respond to and research reports of phishing
  • Perform digital forensics relating to various investigations
Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled student at Auburn University
  • Must be a US Citizen


Expectations:
  • An interest in information security
  • A good grasp of basic computing and networking concepts
Preferred Qualifications
  • Fundamental understanding of cloud computing concepts
  • Fundamental understanding of offensive security concepts
Pay Rate $12.00/hour
Work Hours 10-20
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 04/22/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/44859

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University?
    • Yes
    • No