Coordinator, Student Security Operations Center

Coordinator, Student Security Operations Center

Arizona State University is seeking an inaugural Student SOC Coordinator to build, lead, and operationalize this program from the ground up. The coordinator will recruit, hire, train, and supervise university students in paid cybersecurity roles and contribute to Tier 1 SOC operations in collaboration with ET's full-time SOC team.

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Build and manage the Student SOC program from inception, including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training, and day-to-day supervision of student analysts.
• Mentor and develop student staff, fostering technical skills, professional growth, and readiness for cybersecurity careers.
• Oversee Tier 1 SOC operations performed by students, ensuring high-quality triage, monitoring, and escalation of cybersecurity events.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 full-time SOC analysts and ET Cybersecurity Core to align processes, playbooks, and escalation paths.
• Develop and deliver training tailored to students, balancing classroom knowledge with operational realities.
• Continuously improve program processes, measuring outcomes for both security value and workforce development impact.
• Regularly report on both operational team performance and programmatic objectives for internal, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit's efficiency and overall performance.
• Foster a positive culture and uphold organizational values, championing engagement in all forms.
• Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET / ASU events and programs.

Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment / field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and / or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Details

Arizona State University (ASU) is launching a student-run Security Operations Center (SOC) within Enterprise Technology (ET). This role offers an opportunity to blend operational cybersecurity leadership with mentorship and workforce development.

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