Cybersecurity Research & Operations Assistant (Student)

Bob Jones University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bob Jones University seeks a Cybersecurity Research & Operations Assistant (Student) to support its IT department's security operations in Greenville. The role is part-time and on-site, inviting students with a strong interest in cybersecurity to engage in hands-on research and documentation.

Responsibilities include investigating phishing emails, researching vulnerabilities, analyzing security logs, and evaluating other security controls.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Bob Jones University student, IT or Cybersecurity majors preferred.
• Knowledge of email authentication, phishing, and social engineering.
• Demonstrated personal interest in cybersecurity through projects or labs.
• Familiarity with Windows and Office applications.
• Strong research and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, categorize, and take action on reported phishing emails.
• Research vulnerabilities and exploits to determine applicability, adjust risk levels, and document findings.
• Analyze audit logs of various security controls to determine impact of implementation.
• Research other security controls and their impact as necessary.

Skills

Phishing analysis

Email security

Windows OS

Office apps

Documentation

Research methods

Education

Bob Jones University student enrollment

Tools

Network+ certification

Security+ certification

Job description

Cybersecurity Research & Operations Assistant (Student)

Job Category: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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South Carolina
Greenville, SC 296140001, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This role supports cybersecurity operations in the BJU IT department. Successful candidates are BJU students with a strong interest in cybersecurity, solid research and documentation skills, and familiarity with email security, Windows, and Office applications.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate, categorize, and take action on reported phishing emails
• Research vulnerabilities and exploits to determine applicability, adjust risk levels, and document findings
• Analyze audit logs of various security controls to determine impact of implementation
• Research other security controls and their impact as necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University - IT and Cybersecurity majors preferred.
• Understanding of email authentication methods, phishing attacks, and social engineering
• Must be able to demonstrate personal interest in cybersecurity.
• Network+, Security+, or other relevant certifications
• Personal projects & labs
• Activities not required by CpS coursework
• Familiarity with Windows and Office Applications
• Strong research and documentation skills are required

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