Cybersecurity Specialist, Apprenticeship

103158BR

Campus: Tempe

Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Description

The Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations (CTF) in the Global Security Initiative seeks applicants for the role of Cybersecurity Specialist (Apprenticeship) as part of our CTF Apprenticeship Program. The focus of this position is on supporting and building a cybersecurity research portfolio. You will work under close technical supervision from one or more faculty members in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (Tempe campus). You will assist in performing a wide variety of standard laboratory experimental procedures at the full operational level of skill in computer functionality assurance and verification, requiring ingenuity, resourcefulness, and adaptability to special and changing needs of research in the field. Learn more about the CTF Apprenticeship Program on our website: https://ctf.asu.edu/education/apprenticeship-program/

This is a part-time (32 hours per week), benefits-eligible position and employment in this role is expected to last for approximately 6 months. Positions will start in spring 2025 with a target start date of January 20th, 2025. International applicants in need of J-1 sponsorship are welcome to apply. ASU will manage J-1 visa logistics and the apprentice will only pay for appointment fees at their local consulate/embassy. We will also accommodate international students already in the US who will utilize CPT (F-1 visa); however, it is incumbent on the student to confirm in advance of applying that their program/institution will approve of this work experience.

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Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

GSI Center for Cybersecurity

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$43,920 per year

Close Date

12-August-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Assists with skilled procedures, tests and analysis requiring the understanding of and adaptation to program design and operation.
• Helps in the analysis of data, writes portions of research progress reports including helping summarize test results of participating investigators, assists in preparation and writing of papers for publication, assists in writing reports on one or more aspects for large technical projects.
• Under supervision, conducts literary and computer searches for research or development data, some of which may include specialized archival research.
• Modifies, adapts, or varies standard procedures to meet the needs of the project and improves tests that are unsatisfactory.
• Assists in the design and implementation of functionality assurance techniques and computer data systems.
• Assists in judging the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures and recommends additional tests and/ or modifications. Assists in generating computerized statistical data for analytical purposes using a variety of scientific software packages, interprets data for research and development projects. Assists in the creation and management of databases for studies including setting up database and associated data entry programs and retrieving data from database for purposes of analyses or data review.
• Helps operate and maintain laboratory and experimental equipment such as distributed software and hardware systems, performs bugfixes, arranges and/or coordinates maintenance of project infrastructure, assists in the design and fabrication of research software.
• Assists in the development of written operating procedures and performs quality control checks to ensure procedures are followed.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Information Technology or related field OR 2 years of experience in information technology OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of an established background in cybersecurity (identity management and access control, formal models for computer security, network and distributed systems security including mobile and cloud computing, vulnerability and risk assessment, and cybercrime analysis).
• Experience in work that requires attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with research participants, community partners, other research staff and investigators
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline (cybersecurity research)
• Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analyses
• Experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Experience working with a complex structured team with instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments.

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and computer laboratory subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position, operating computer and other office productivity machinery; required to move a moderate distance to perform work.

Department Statement

The Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations (CTF), part of ASU’s Global Security Initiative, is a multi-disciplinary center that brings together leading faculty, graduate students, and software engineers for impactful research and education efforts. In partnerships with government agencies and industry, current research activities involve malware reverse-engineering, next-generation authentication, identity management, dark web economics, automated binary analysis systems, human collaborations with automated cyber reasoning systems, and advanced decompilation.

The center is also dedicated to cybersecurity education at the local, national, and global scales. Through Capture the Flag hacking competitions, hands-on training platforms, workshops, internships, and apprenticeships, CTF aims to support a pipeline of top-tier learners who are prepared to fill the needs of the cybersecurity workforce.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and Cover Letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.