Cyber & Network Security Assistant (Federal Work Study)

South Piedmont Community College; Polkton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College is seeking a Cyber & Network Security Assistant under Federal Work Study. The role focuses on monitoring security alerts, triaging events, and supporting network security tasks. You will work with IT staff to improve documentation, runbooks, and basic compliance checks.

The position emphasizes hands‑on experience in SOC pathways, network security, and endpoint protection. It offers part‑time hours suitable for a student, with opportunities to learn malware

Qualifications

• Interest in cybersecurity or network security.
• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review security alerts from endpoint, firewall, or SIEM tools.
• Perform initial triage of low-risk security events and escalate as needed.
• Assist with phishing investigation and response procedures.
• Maintain security documentation and runbooks.
• Assist with basic network troubleshooting and connectivity issues.
• Review firewall rules, VLANs, and access controls.
• Verify secure configurations on devices and endpoints.
• Maintain network and asset inventories.
• Assist with vulnerability scans and results review.
• Track remediation efforts and risk logs.
• Support MFA, password, and endpoint compliance checks.
• Log and update tickets in the IT service management system.
• Document findings and actions taken.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Networking basics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Active Directory

Job description

Cyber & Network Security Assistant (Federal Work Study)

Job Title Cyber & Network Security Assistant (Federal Work Study)

Job Description

The Cyber & Network Security Technician supports campus cybersecurity and network security operations through monitoring, incident support, vulnerabilitymanagement tasks, and documentation. This role is designed to provide hands‑onexperience aligned with entry‑level cybersecurity and SOC career paths. This position works directly with a System Analyst 2 and System Specialist 1.

Cybersecurity Operations

• Monitor and review security alerts from endpoint, firewall, or SIEM tools
• Perform initial triage of low-risk security events and elevate as needed
• Assist with phishing investigation and response procedures
• Maintain security documentation and runbooks

Network Security Support

• Assist with basic network troubleshooting and connectivity issues
• Support reviews of firewall rules, VLANs, and access controls
• Verify secure configurations on devices and endpoints
• Maintain network and asset inventories

Vulnerability & Compliance Assistance

• Assist with vulnerability scans and results review
• Track remediation efforts and risk logs
• Support MFA , password, and endpoint compliance checks

Endpoint & User Security

• Support endpoint protection tools (AV/ EDR alerts)
• Assist with patch verification and device security checks
• Promote cybersecurity best practices to end users

Ticketing & Documentation

• Log and update tickets in the IT service management system
• Document findings and actions taken
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data

Required Qualifications

• Interest in cybersecurity or network security
• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer Science
• Familiarity with firewalls, SIEM , or Active Directory
• Interest in CompTIA Security+, Network+, or CySA+

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

Students must have completed a current year’s FAFSA , be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) at South Piedmont Community College, be making Satisfactory Academic Progress ( GPA of 2.000 or higher, a completion rate of 67% or higher, not exceeding the maximum timeframe of 150%) to apply.

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.