Student Worker - IT Security Operations Center (SOC) (Work-Study or Non-Work Study)

Mount Saint Mary's University; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Saint Mary's University is seeking a part-time Student Worker to support the IT Security Operations Center (SOC). This role offers hands-on experience in monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and security operations while balancing coursework.

The position provides practical cybersecurity exposure and opportunities to contribute to protective measures across university networks and systems.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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

Education

Student in computer science / cybersecurity / data science

Tools

Security tools familiarity

Job description

Position Title

Student Worker - IT Security Operations Center (SOC) (Work-Study or Non-Work Study)

Job Description

The Security Operations Center (SOC) is responsible for monitoring and protecting the university's network and systems from cyber threats.

As a SOC student worker, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in incident response, threat hunting, and security operations. You will also be able to develop your skills in various cybersecurity technologies and methodologies.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student in a computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or re lated 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

Salary and Hours

• Students are paid the current minimum wage for Maryland.
• Students will work a total of ten (10) hours per week.

Full Time/Part Time

Part time