Cybersecurity Research Assistant

Job Summary

To support rare disease research at the National Institutes of Health, the Cybersecurity Research Assistant will implement and monitor security controls, develop AI tooling, and gain hands-on experience in a remote, entry-level position.

Key responsibilities

• Implement security controls and configuration changes across Kubernetes, Linux, and database environments
• Build and operate monitoring and detection systems, including metrics collection and log aggregation
• Run vulnerability scans, track findings, and maintain documentation for security reviews

Required qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in IT, systems administration, or a similar technical role
• Comfortable using the Linux command line and scripting in Bash and Python
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, personal projects, or relevant experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and familiarity with containers, particularly Kubernetes