Responsibilities:

• Works with the CyberSec lead to identify appropriate cybersecurity projects within their skill set
• Produces a cybersecurity project roadmap with timeline and specified criteria that define a successful outcome
• Engage appropriate stakeholders to determine their position and requirements in relation to the specified project outcomes
• Identify and successfully complete applicable cybersecurity tool or methodology training that is required for successful completion of the project with guidance and funding from the Cybersecurity Lead
• Perform evaluation of the completed cybersecurity project in relation to the CIS Top 18 framework.

• Hybrid – Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least a rising senior and must have a track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by a minimum 3.2 GPA, a project portfolio, prior work experiences and/or the recommendation of a professor.
• Understanding of cyber security terms and frameworks.
• Ability to read, understand and carry out technical actions provided by a vendor or training website without supervision
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, time management, communications, organizational skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, in written and verbal form.
• Basic G-suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA Security Plus or Network Plus certification or other cybersecurity certifications
• Previous IT or cyber security work experience for a small or medium sized business

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