Federal Work Study - Cybersecurity Specialist

Position Summary

The Federal Work Study position is a part-time, student worker opportunity with National University.  This position is designed to provide exposure to a variety of security tasks that one should expect a junior or entry-level security analyst to perform. These include SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tool usage, auditing, policy maintenance, penetration testing, virus/malware remediation, and general tasks of the security operations.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to Cyber Security requests and direct inquires to appropriate department or person.
• Develop skills and learn procedures to effectively identify, detect, contain, eradicate, recover, and document cyber incidents in an enterprise environment to effectively defend against cyber threats.
• Learn about malware and cyber threat hunting, security analytic tool best practices, vulnerability scanning and reporting.
• Learn how to perform risk assessments against policies and standards to document risk and threats.
• Utilize a vast array of security tools and resources to locate cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Engage with technology owners to promote best practices in network and software security.
• Participate in the vulnerability management lifecycle, assisting with the assessment and reporting of vulnerabilities identified in the environment using the latest Vulnerability Management scanning and detection tools.
• Work with a team of people with a cyber security focus, provide regular executive level updates, and contribute to team success with ongoing tracking and implementation of projects.
• Participate in planning and executing a wide range of awareness events, projects, and efforts to promote best practices and good cyber-hygiene.
• Provide support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Demonstrate proof of security controls during internal and external audits.
• Provide an exceptional level of customer service and support to all business units and other internal and external contacts and respond in a timely manner to customer service feedback.
• Internship security project (will vary by semester and candidate’s skillset).
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be a current National University student who has completed a current FAFSA
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week Monday-Friday: Hours
• Enrollment in a relevant academic program Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

Technical / Functional Skills: 

• Great verbal and written communication skills, with experience using Microsoft Office Suite & Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

Compensation Range:

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.