Cybersecurity Student Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking a Cybersecurity Student Lab Assistant to support ISIN 200/409 labs, assist students with cybersecurity concepts, and maintain lab environments.

You will work with Linux, Windows, networking, virtualization, and digital forensics topics while helping faculty deliver hands-on instruction and ensuring academic integrity.

Qualifications

• Completed ISIN 200 or equivalent.
• Strong Linux, Windows, networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity skills.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, troubleshooting ability, and commitment to academic integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and students with cybersecurity labs.
• Troubleshoot Linux, Windows, networking, Wazuh, and Security Onion.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Networking

Virtualization

Cybersecurity

Education

ISIN 200 or equivalent

Tools

Wazuh

Security Onion

Job description

Cybersecurity Student Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Job no: 498128

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Cybersecurity Student Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Department: College of Business

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: Assist students with cybersecurity concepts, networking, Linux, Windows, digital forensics, and hands-on lab exercises. Support faculty. Provide 1v1 peer assistance and technical laboratory support for ISIN 200 and ISIN 409. Assist faculty with cybersecurity labs, troubleshoot technical issues, and help maintain instructional lab environments.

Position Requirements: Completed ISIN 200 or equivalent. Strong Linux, Windows, networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity skills. Excellent communication, professionalism, troubleshooting ability, and commitment to academic integrity.

• Assist faculty and students with cybersecurity labs.
• Troubleshoot Linux, Windows, networking, Wazuh, and Security Onio

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Job Close Date: September 18, 2026

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Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time