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# Cyber & Network Security Assistant (Federal Work Study) job in Monroe

- **Company:** South Piedmont Community College
- **Location:** Monroe, NC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Network Security, Networking Basics, Anti-Phishing, SAP Security, Security Information and Event Management, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Firewall Services Module, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2489413/cyber-network-security-assistant-federal-work-study-north-carolina-nc-monroe

## About the Role

&bull Interest in cybersecurity or network security
&bull Basic understanding of networking and operating systems
&bull Strong attention to detail and communication skills, &bull Coursework in Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer Science
&bull Familiarity with firewalls, SIEM, or Active Directory
&bull Interest in CompTIA Security+, Network+, or CySA+, Students must have completed a current year's FAFSA, be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) at South Piedmont Community College, be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (GPA of 2.000 or higher, a completion rate of 67% or higher, not exceeding the maximum timeframe of 150%) to apply.

## Description

The Cyber & Network Security Technician supports campus cybersecurity
and network security operations through monitoring, incident support, vulnerability management tasks, and documentation. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience aligned with entry-level cybersecurity and SOC career paths. This position works directly with a System Analyst 2 and System Specialist 1., &bull Monitor and review security alerts from endpoint, firewall, or SIEM tools
&bull Perform initial triage of low-risk security events and escalate as needed
&bull Assist with phishing investigation and response procedures
&bull Maintain security documentation and runbooks
Network Security Support
&bull Assist with basic network troubleshooting and connectivity issues
&bull Support reviews of firewall rules, VLANs, and access controls
&bull Verify secure configurations on devices and endpoints
&bull Maintain network and asset inventories
Vulnerability & Compliance Assistance
&bull Assist with vulnerability scans and results review
&bull Track remediation efforts and risk logs
&bull Support MFA, password, and endpoint compliance checks
Endpoint & User Security
&bull Support endpoint protection tools (AV/EDR alerts)
&bull Assist with patch verification and device security checks
&bull Promote cybersecurity best practices to end users
Ticketing & Documentation
&bull Log and update tickets in the IT service management system
&bull Document findings and actions taken
&bull Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data