Cybersecurity Support Technician

Startfield is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to increasing diversity in the technology industry by providing career exploration, training, and mentorship opportunities to students from historically underrepresented communities. Our programs and initiatives are tailored to actively engage middle and high school students in real-world learning experiences and prepare them to make informed decisions about their future career plans.  

The Job: 

We are seeking a part-time Cybersecurity Support Technician to join our team to assist in protecting the organization's tech stack and sensitive information by analyzing overall security risks, implementing appropriate security measures, and creating procedures for employees to follow in order to maintain a strong security posture.   

If you’re an aspiring or early career cybersecurity professional, this is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge and skills and gain real-world experience in evaluating and mitigating security risks. As a growing start-up, our culture is ideal for individuals who are coachable, curious and motivated to learn on the fly.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement an enterprise information security strategy
• Define, plan, implement, and maintain security policies and controls.
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and risks in existing software and access configurations.
• Create guidelines and instructions for access control, configuration management, and protecting PII.
• Stay current on the latest technology and best practices in information security.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree or training program focused on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Sound understanding of basic cybersecurity and common threats and vulnerabilities is required.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of cloud-based applications and systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fully remote capacity.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.