University of Kentucky
Cybersecurity Engineer Assistant
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $12 per Hour
💻 Cybersecurity
🗓️ July 17th, 2025
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- Develop scripts and automations to enhance security operations and incident response.
- Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for data collection and event correlation.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting by analyzing attacker behavior and leveraging threat intelligence.
- Perform in-depth security research and malware analysis to stay updated on emerging threats.
- Must be enrolled full-time at the University of Kentucky and maintain student status throughout employment.
- At least one full semester of college coursework completed is required; no prior certifications mandatory.
- Part-time student position offering $12 per hour, with shifts scheduled weekdays between 7:30 AM and 6 PM; must work minimum 10 hours and maximum 20 hours weekly during classes, up to 32 hours during breaks.
- Work involves sitting at a computer for extended periods with some light lifting and occasional travel on/off campus for meetings.
- Requires effective communication skills, customer service ability, organizational and problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Position reports to ITS Security & Policy department, focusing on network security and identity/access management within a university environment.
Cybersecurity Engineer Assistant Full Description
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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 in-person. This is not a remote position. Occasional early evenings may be required. Shifts must be a minimum of 2 hours long each and can be scheduled around classes for a maximum of 20 hours and a minimum of 10 hours per week during classes. Can work up to 32 hours during breaks.
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,
· Programming & Automation: Develop scripts and integrations to automate security operations (Sec OP) and incident response, and pull in data feeds.· Data Analytics: Using Security information and event management (SIEM) systems to collect and correlated events.· Threat Hunting: Proactively search for threats across systems/UK network by leveraging threat intelligence, analyzing attacker behavior, and collaborating with Sec OP team.· Security Research: Staying informed & up-to-date on emerging threats, conduct in-depth analysis of malware and attacks, and general per project/tasks.
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 | 07/20/2025
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.
- * What attracted you to the field of Cybersecurity?
(Open Ended Question) - * How would you describe your experience/knowledge of OS, Network, and system logs?
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your proficiency at statistical analysis.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with Query and/or Programming language(s).
(Open Ended Question) - * How do you stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies?
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
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