• Undergraduate Security Operations Center Support

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

     

    Stu04779P

     

    Home Org Name

     

    Engineering Administration

     

    Division Name

     

    Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering

    Position Title

    Undergraduate Security Operations Center Support

     

    Working Title (if different from Position Title)

    Job Summary

    This position is responsible for supporting the daily functions of theSOC , including log monitoring, incident analysis, and threat hunting. Students will gain hands-on experience withSOC tools, procedures, and industry best practices while helping protect critical energy and infrastructure systems.

    Essential Functions

    Monitor system logs and alerts to identify potential threats

     

    Assist in triage and escalation of incidents

     

    SupportSOC analysts with threat intelligence research and documentation

     

    MaintainSOC playbooks, procedures, and incident records

     

    Provide technical support during live incident response activities

     

    Contribute to after-action reports, briefings, and training sessions

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **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.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Auburn University undergraduate student

    Must be a U.S. citizen

     

    Must have the ability to work 10+ hours per week

    Preferred Qualifications

    Undergraduate student in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline

     

    Interest in network security, digital forensics, and incident response

     

    Familiarity withSIEM tools, intrusion detection, or malware analysis preferred

     

    Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and follow structured processes

     

    Strong written and verbal communication skills

    Pay Rate

    15.00-20.00 per hour

     

    Work Hours

     

    10-20 hours per week

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Posting Date

     

    09/25/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56168

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    Optional Documents

    1. Cover Letter