Cybersecurity Student Lab Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business is seeking a Cybersecurity Student Lab Assistant to support ISIN 200 and ISIN 409 labs. You will assist faculty and peers with cybersecurity concepts, Linux/Windows tasks, and hands-on lab exercises in a student-employment capacity.

Qualifications include completion of ISIN 200 or equivalent, strong Linux/Windows experience, and excellent communication. The role requires on-site lab support in Big Rapids, MI, with a posted hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Completed ISIN 200 or equivalent.
• Strong Linux, Windows, networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity skills.
• Excellent communication and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Linux

Windows

Networking

Virtualization

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

ISIN 200 or equivalent

Job description

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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