Cybersecurity Lab Assistant - 2026/27
Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey, United States
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About the role
The lab assistant will monitor the Cybersecurity Lab during open hours and provide technical support for faculty and students. They are responsible for installing and configuring software, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting with research projects.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Desired qualifications include familiarity with cybersecurity tools, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with virtualization and networking simulators.
Full description
JOB SUMMARY
Assist with daily operations of the Cybersecurity Lab by providing technical and administrative support to faculty and students.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor the Cybersecurity Lab during open hours.
Assist with installing and configuring necessary software (VMware, VirtualBox, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Splunk, Snort, Suricata, Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite, etc.).
Troubleshoot lab equipment and software issues.
Ensure lab guidelines are followed.
Provide support for faculty-led research and student projects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum GPA 2.0.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with cybersecurity tools (Wireshark, Splunk, Kali Linux, Metasploit, etc.).
Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
Experience with virtualization and networking simulators (VMware, VirtualBox, etc)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
This position is department-funded and specific to the Cybersecurity Lab.
CONTACT
Dr. Shajina Anand
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Seton Hall University
Email: shajina.anand@shu.edu
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
Not Required
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
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