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Information Security Student Associate

The University of Texas System
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Department: Office of Information Security
Institution: The University of Texas System
Location: Austin
No. of Openings: 1
Hours per Week: 19.5
Hourly Pay Rate: $20
Work Schedule: Flexible
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: No

About the University of Texas System
Established by the Texas Constitution in 1876, The University of Texas System consists of nine academic and five health institutions. The University of Texas System is primarily based in Austin, TX and is responsible for the central management and coordination of the fourteen institutions. The UT System serves a diverse and growing state and strives to provide a work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel welcome. The UT System complies with Texas state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.

About the Office of Information Security
The Office of Information Security (ISO) provides guidance and support to The University of Texas System’s nine academic and five health institutions in their efforts to establish and maintain information security programs that protect and secure the information assets under their stewardship against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, damage, or loss.

Job Description
The Student Associate will assist the UT System Administration Information Security Office (ISO) in creating data searches, refining current data output, and generating reports from that data. These activities will mainly be done using the Splunk data collection and search system. The student will also help retrieve machine data from new sources, which will require research into the data source, appropriate retrieval methods, and process documentation. Other tasks may include extracting data and reports from systems, helping with security operations development, organizing risk assessment data, and other ISO related tasks.

Sample Functions

  • Create data searches in Splunk that output data in the correct format based on user requests
  • Refine data searches to create better formatted or more accurate outputs
  • Create visualizations and dashboards in Splunk and Power BI (Business Intelligence)
  • Research, implement, and document how to get data into Splunk from a potential source
  • Create data baselines
  • Perform threat hunting for notable trends or anomalous activity
  • Document new or existing work-related processes
  • Create low-level project planning documents
  • Export data and reports from information security system

 

Required Qualifications
Interested students should meet the following criteria:

  • Currently enrolled at one of the 14 University of Texas institutions
  • Ability to stay on task with a minimum of supervision
  • Ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical staff
  • Good organizational skills and responsible work ethic
  • Strong problem-solving and project organization skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Basic to intermediate skills using computer systems
  • Basic understanding of the following:
    • Information security core concepts
    • Structured data
  • Understanding of Boolean logic
  • Experience using Microsoft 365 suite of applications, primarily Excel, Word, Power BI, and Teams
  • Major or Minor in business, computer science, or technology-related degree program

Preferred Qualifications
Interested students should meet the following criteria:

  • Some familiarity with the following:
    • Splunk
    • Power BI
    • Python
    • PowerShell
    • Regular Expressions
    • API Testing
    • Linux command line
  • Experience with data analytics and manipulation
  • Experience with security event discovery and correlation
  • Prior employment in a security-related position
  • Interest in a career in the Information Security or Data Analytics fields
     

Working Conditions
Work is performed remotely or in person. If working remotely, a personal computer will be needed to access work resources.

How to Apply
Send one email to jawilliams@utsystem.edu as specified below.

Additional Information
This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The University of Texas System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Reasonable disability accommodation may be requested by contacting the Office of Talent & Innovation.

Please direct questions to the Office of Talent & Innovation.