Cybersecurity Engineer Assistant at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Cybersecurity Engineer Assistant
Requisition Number	DU11818
Department Name	3L800:ITS Security & Policy
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$12 per hour
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Required Education	Must be enrolled full-time at the University of Kentucky. Must maintain full-time student status for the duration of employment.
Required Related Experience	Must have at least completed one full semester of college course work.
Required License/Registration/Certification	none
Physical Requirements	The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25Ibs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); Ability to travel to various locations on and off campus as required for meetings.
Shift	Shifts will be scheduled for weekdays between 7:30 AM – 6 PM. Occasional early evenings may be required.Shifts must be a minimum of 2 hours long each and can be scheduled around classesfor a maximum of 20 hours and a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Job Summary	University of Kentucky Information Technology Services team seeks undergraduate student for cybersecurity core work. The student will work within the operations team to focus on network security, identity and access management, data analytics, pen testing, some programming, investigations, and cloud technologies.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Must be able to communicate effectively through written, verbal and non-verbal mediums with individuals from various backgrounds; provide excellent customer service to customers; maintain high levels of concentration and mental attention; and have strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills. Must be able to meet deadlines. Willing to learn new technologies and shift focus as needed.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	none
Deadline to Apply	04/21/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What attracted you to the field of Cybersecurity?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * How would you describe your experience/knowledge of OS, Network, and system logs?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Describe your proficiency at statistical analysis.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Describe your experience with Query and/or Programming language(s).

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How do you stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies?

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Kentucky?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Specific Request 1
2. Specific Request 2

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$12.00

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