Cyber & Network Security Assistant (Federal Work Study)

Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Cyber & Network Security Assistant (Federal Work Study) Job DescriptionThe Cyber & Network Security Technician supports campus cybersecurityand 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.Essential Duties SummaryCybersecurity OperationsMonitor and review security alerts from endpoint, firewall, or SIEM toolsPerform initial triage of low-risk security events and escalate as neededAssist with phishing investigation and response proceduresMaintain security documentation and runbooksNetwork Security SupportAssist with basic network troubleshooting and connectivity issuesSupport reviews of firewall rules, VLANs, and access controlsVerify secure configurations on devices and endpointsMaintain network and asset inventoriesVulnerability & Compliance AssistanceAssist with vulnerability scans and results reviewTrack remediation efforts and risk logsSupport MFA, password, and endpoint compliance checksEndpoint & User SecuritySupport endpoint protection tools (AV/EDR alerts)Assist with patch verification and device security checksPromote cybersecurity best practices to end usersTicketing & DocumentationLog and update tickets in the IT service management systemDocument findings and actions takenMaintain confidentiality of sensitive dataRequired QualificationsInterest in cybersecurity or network securityBasic understanding of networking and operating systemsStrong attention to detail and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsCoursework in Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer ScienceFamiliarity with firewalls, SIEM, or Active DirectoryInterest in CompTIA Security+, Network+, or CySA+Physical Demands Special Conditions Eligibility SummaryStudents 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.Eeo Statement SummarySouth Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.Posting Detail InformationPosting Number JP00806FY17-18 Open Date 08/05/2026 Close Date 03/01/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.(Open Ended Question)Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.(Open Ended Question)Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?YesNoHave you completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current school year?YesNoAre you currently enrolled as a student at South Piedmont?YesNoDocuments Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsResumeCover LetterLetter of RecommendationTranscripts

• Interest in cybersecurity or network security
• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills, * Coursework in Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer Science
• Familiarity with firewalls, SIEM, or Active Directory
• 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.