Co-op Student - DTS Office of Information Security

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati is seeking a Co-op Student for the Office of Information Security to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience. This on-site role supports daily security operations, investigates events, and assists with incident response from the SNOC on campus.

You will monitor alerts, document incidents, help with threat hunting using SIEM, and contribute to improving monitoring tools. Strong teamwork, curiosity, and good communication are essential as you collaborate with SOC staff

Qualifications

• Current UC or Xavier student enrolled in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activity.
• Document and track security incidents, including phishing, compromised accounts, and abuse reports.
• Assist with threat hunting using SIEM and other security monitoring tools.
• Help maintain and improve security monitoring and detection tools.
• Review vulnerability scan results and identify potential security risks.Update security documentation, procedures, and playbooks.
• Work with SOC staff on incident response and other security projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Current student enrolled in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology

Job description

Co-op Student - DTS Office of Information Security Job Description Job Title: Co-op Student - DTS Office of Information Security Posting Start Date: 7/31/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Primary Duties

Job Description:
This position provides students with hands-on experience in cybersecurity by supporting daily security operations, investigating security events, and assisting with incident response. This is an in-person, on-campus position. Student analysts are expected to work from the Student Network Operations Center (SNOC) and must be available to perform their assigned shifts on campus. Remote work is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activity.
• Document and track security incidents, including phishing, compromised accounts, and abuse reports.
• Assist with threat hunting using SIEM and other security monitoring tools.
• Help maintain and improve security monitoring and detection tools.
• Review vulnerability scan results and identify potential security risks.Update security documentation, procedures, and playbooks.
• Work with SOC staff on incident response and other security projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current University of Cincinnati or University of Xavier student enrolled in a cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.

Co-op employment must be related to some phase of the field of study in which the student is engaged, and diversified to afford a range of experience. Co-op students must meet the enrollment requirement for the entire quarter.

Physical Requirements

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Hourly Pay Rate:

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

REQ: 103469

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