Reports to: Network Security Analyst
Starting Salary/Hours: $10/hour; not to exceed 25 hours every two weeks
Job Description: To assist the Network Security Analyst in securing the Washington University network
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a programming language like Perl or Python is highly preferred
- Understanding of networking, TCP/IP, and DNS is preferred
General Responsibilities: The student worker will assist the Network Security Analyst in these areas:
- Monitor network traffic and security sensors for malicious infections
- Monitor abuse messages for outside security complaints
- Identify and contain threats and vulnerabilities to the campus network
- Do vulnerability and malware analysis
- Evaluate and test emergent security technologies
- Maintain and contribute to the Network Security Office website
- Develop and maintain Network Security Office software systems and servers
- Write and maintain Network Security Office documentation
- Other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic system administration experience of Linux-based operating systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be highly motivated to learn, research, and implement new computer security technologies