Cybersecurity Research & Operations Assistant (Student)

POSITION SUMMARY: This role supports cybersecurity operations in the BJU IT department. Successful candidates are BJU students with a strong interest in cybersecurity, solid research and documentation skills, and familiarity with email security, Windows, and Office applications.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate, categorize, and take action on reported phishing emails
• Research vulnerabilities and exploits to determine applicability, adjust risk levels, and document findings
• Analyze audit logs of various security controls to determine impact of implementation
• Research other security controls and their impact as necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University - IT and Cybersecurity majors preferred.
• Understanding of email authentication methods, phishing attacks, and social engineering
• Must be able to demonstrate personal interest in cybersecurity.
• Network+, Security+, or other relevant certifications
• Personal projects & labs
• Activities not required by CpS coursework
• ⁠Familiarity with Windows and Office Applications 
• Strong research and documentation skills are required