About the role#
The IT Services Security team is looking for a student assistant to help with information security operations and initiatives. This role supports our security analysts and engineers by handling daily security tasks and technical support, allowing the team to focus on threat detection, risk assessments, and incident response.
What you'll do#
- Monitor IT security email and ticket queues.
- Triage incoming security reports and technical support requests.
- Provide Tier 1 support via email and phone.
- Assign tickets to full-time staff members when necessary.
- Perform level 1 security reviews by researching systems being considered for acquisition or upgrade.
- Assist with phishing campaigns by sending mock emails to test and educate employees.
- Help research and develop materials for Cyber Security Awareness Month.
- Apply updates to security equipment and assist the team with various projects.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student at the University of Washington.
- Experience in computer or network security.
- Familiarity with Unix commands, data analysis, or log analysis.
- Proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while following directions.
- A desire to learn and contribute to the team.
Location & details#
- This is a 100% remote position.
- The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts available from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- This is a part-time, temporary role.
About UW Advancement Careers
UW Advancement supports the University of Washington through fundraising, marketing, and alumni engagement. The organization manages donor relations and stakeholder communications to secure philanthropic support for the university. Based in Seattle, it operates as an educational entity founded in 1968. The team includes between 501 and 1,000 employees who work alongside the UW Foundation and the UW Alumni Association.
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