Description
Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that include business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication, and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online programs. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.
Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique, vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.
Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategicplan.indianatech.edu.
General Summary
The AI & Cybersecurity Specialist is a student-worker position within the AI & Cybersecurity Innovation Clinic at Indiana Tech. The Specialist will work with faculty, other student specialists, and community organizations to provide practical artificial intelligence and cybersecurity services to small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners.
This position provides students with hands-on experience applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects. Specialists may participate in cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability identification, risk analysis, security policy development, AI readiness assessments, AI-enabled workflow development, security awareness training, and other technology projects.
Student Specialists will work under the guidance and supervision of clinic faculty and will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and quality in all client engagements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with cybersecurity risk and security assessments for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
- Identify and document cybersecurity vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks.
- Analyze security controls and make recommendations for improving an organization's security posture.
- Assist with developing cybersecurity risk reports and recommendations.
- Assist with developing and updating cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Support AI and security awareness training and educational workshops for clients.
- Assist organizations in identifying practical opportunities to use AI to improve productivity, efficiency, and decision-making.
- Participate in meetings with community partners and clients under faculty supervision.
- Prepare professional reports, presentations, and other client deliverables.
- Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology.
- Other job tasks as assigned.
Academic Qualifications
- Must be a current student at Indiana Tech.
- A minimum of 3.0 overall GPA
- Majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Artificial Intelligence.
- Junior, Senior, and Graduate students are preferred.
Professional and Ethical Requirements
- Maintain integrity and strict confidentiality of client information.
- Follow responsible and ethical cybersecurity practices.
- Must be able to work in a Team.
- Demonstrate detailed organization, time management, and professional communication.
- Work times: days and/or evenings, both on-campus and off-campus.
Working Conditions
- Office setting. Possible visits to clients’ work environment.
- Students will not have a fixed work schedule; weekly hours will vary depending on the clinic's project workload and student availability, with no more than 10 hours per week expected.
- Business casual to casual attire (appropriate for a work setting).
A resume is required in the application process.
