Cybersecurity Student Hourly

Department Overview:

SMPH Informatics and Information Technology is a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, engineers, developers, and IT support staff that offers a variety of Informatics and IT services to SMPH departments and research staff. SMPH Cybersecurity is part of SMPH Informatics & Information Technology and provides cybersecurity services to all departments, centers, and institutes within SMPH. Services include cybersecurity risk assessments, contract review, vulnerability scans, regulatory compliance questions, audit questionnaires, network security, and incident response.

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 12 Maximum: 25

Schedule:

Scheduling is flexible but requires availability during normal business hours (8am-5pm) Monday through Friday.

We are looking for a student hourly position to work between 12 and 25 hours per week.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

- Willingness to learn new skills
- Customer service focus

Preferred:
- Pursuing a degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field
- Entry-level cybersecurity certification
- Awareness or understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, such as threat analysis, risk management, and incident response

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and identify patterns or anomalies
- Problem-Solving: Effective problem-solving abilities to address and resolve security issues quickly.
- Verbal Communication: Clear communication skills to explain security issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders
- Written Communication: Clear communication skills to create plain language documentation that can be easily understood
- Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to spot potential security issues and ensure thorough documentation of security measures
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies
- Planning and Organization: Ability to develop detailed project plans, set timelines, and organize resources to ensure security projects are completed efficiently

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Responsibilities may include:
- Create policies, standards, and guidance documents
- Learn about topics such as asset management, asset disposal, end of life, change management, etc.
- Assist with the SMPH Recommended Tools List to understand elements of reducing risk and providing guidance to end users
- Assist with cybersecurity awareness, such as education documentation, reporting on phishing click rates, and monthly awareness reminders.
- Learn how to create documents that meet cybersecurity control frameworks, such as Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan, Business Impact Analysis, encryption procedures, incident response plan, risk management procedures, etc.
- Assist with cybersecurity alert tickets to understand threat trajectories and the difference between an alert and an incident
- Learn about agile methodology and project management
- Reporting for cybersecurity outcome driven metrics and goals
- Learn about outcome driven metrics and strategic planning
- Assist with follow up on individual SMPH cloud accounts to ensure accounts are still needed
- Learn about the risk management process and how to use a Governance, Risk, and Compliance tool for tracking risks within an organization
- Complete access audits to learn about least privilege

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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