McCrary Institute Undergraduate Security Operations Center Support

Overview

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu
04964P Home Org Name Engineering Administration Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering Position Title McCrary Institute Undergraduate Security Operations Center Support Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

The position of Student Security Operations Center (SOC) Support within the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security is responsible for supporting the Alabama Cybersecurity Intelligence Center (ACIC) which provides managed cybersecurity services for multiple entities in detection and responding to security related events. This position will support daily security operations by leveraging relevant tools, technologies, processes, and procedures to ensure the safe and secure operation of networks and support response to information security related incidents and alerts.

• Monitor security events, alerts, and logs from various security systems
• Investigate and triage security incidents to determine severity, scope, and impact
• Follow established incident response procedures and playbooks to mitigate and resolve incidents in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation related to security event analysis, actions taken, and resolutions for each event
• Other Duties as assigned

• Life-Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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• Auburn University undergraduate student in good standing
• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Interest in Information Technology and Cybersecurity
• Team player and willing to work in a team/group setting
• Experience with IT Support, security monitoring, and/or incident detection and response
• Knowledge of scripting languages and data analysis tools such as Splunk search processing Language (SPL)
• Problem solving mindset that desires to learn new things and excel daily
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow structured processes
• Must have the ability to work 15 hours per week

Pay Rate $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Hours 15-20 hours per week

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date 01/15/2026

Closing Date

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