Info Security Project Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

44 Celebration Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Temporary

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100086 University IT / IS

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 102 H

Compensation Range:

$17.00 - $22.10

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Project Assistant will work under the direction of the Information Security Program Manager and the Security Operations managers to assist with Information Security projects and tasks. They will participate in meetings, conduct data analysis, and develop documentation. They will shadow members of the Network Security and Systems Management teams to learn what those roles entail, and conduct tasks under their direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work under the guidance of the Security Operations teams and administration teams to assist with and/or actively lead activities pertaining to the assigned project.
• Learn and utilize Information Security processes and tools.
• Track lessons learned throughout assignment for presentation to University IT leadership team.
• Learn and demonstrate use of Microsoft Office toolset, SharePoint, and other project office collaboration tools.
• Work closely with manager, establishing a goal plan with objectives to be completed by conclusion of assignment.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Matriculated in an undergraduate studies program in IT, business administration, healthcare administration, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of work experience is preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience required.
• No professional work experience is required.
• Technical aptitude with ability to quickly learn new technology preferred.
• Ability to express complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing preferred.
• Solution oriented with a positive attitude preferred.
• Strong ability to prioritize. Strong attention to detail preferred.

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