Entry-Level Cyber & Network Security Associate

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

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