Student Worker (IT Security Analyst Student Worker)

Regent; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Regent University is seeking a student intern to assist with GRC activities and vendor risk assessments within the Information Security Department. You will monitor security dashboards, review tool outputs, and help maintain SharePoint documentation.

You will participate in DFIR trainings and security projects while gaining hands-on experience under supervision. Salary is $13.00 per hour and this role is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Regent University student and eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Enrolled in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Familiar with SIEM, EDR, and firewalls.
• Strong written and verbal communication; confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities
• Support vendor risk assessment processes
• Monitor and review Google Workspace alerts and dashboards
• Review security tool dashboards including SentinelOne, Varonis, and Proofpoint
• Conduct research on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
• Support Student SOC initiative
• Organize and maintain the Information Security Department's SharePoint site
• Participate in monthly Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) lab trainings
• Participate in security projects such as tabletop exercises, phishing simulations, and security assessments
• Help maintain security documentation including SOPs and playbooks
• Support incident response activities by gathering information and documenting findings as able under supervision

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Current Regent University student

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities
• Support vendor risk assessment processes
• Monitor and review Google Workspace alerts and dashboards
• Review security tool dashboards including SentinelOne, Varonis, and Proofpoint
• Conduct research on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
• Support Student SOC initiative
• Organize and maintain the Information Security Department's SharePoint site

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) lab trainings
• Participate in security projects such as tabletop exercises, phishing simulations, and security assessments
• Help maintain security documentation including SOPs and playbooks
• Support incident response activities by gathering information and documenting findings as able under supervision

Requirements:

• Must be a current student at Regent University only
• Must be Federal Work Study eligible
• Currently enrolled student majoring in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Familiarity with common security tools and technologies (SIEM, EDR, firewalls)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to Regent's core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Salary: $13.00 per hour

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Not benefits eligible

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