Cybersecurity SOC Student Worker (Part-Time)

01 Mount St. Mary's University; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Mount St. Mary’s University seeks a Student Worker for its IT Security Operations Center (SOC). This part-time role offers hands-on exposure to monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting within a university network.

You will develop practical skills in security technologies while supporting campus IT operations. Requirements include current enrollment in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or related fields, strong analytical abilities, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student in a computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, computer science, and/or data science.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies is a plus (but not required).
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents
• Assist in threat hunting and incident response efforts
• Help maintain and improve security operations processes
• Participate in training and awareness efforts for the university community
• Develop your skills in cybersecurity technologies and methodologies

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Security awareness

Job description

Mount St. Mary’s University seeks a Student Worker for its IT Security Operations Center (SOC). This part-time role offers hands-on exposure to monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting within a university network.

You will develop practical skills in security technologies while supporting campus IT operations. Requirements include current enrollment in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or related fields, strong analytical abilities, and a willingness to learn.