Senior Student Cybersecurity Engineer - Nuclei/Scavenger Development UT RSOC

The University of Texas at Austin's Information Security Office (ISO) is seeking a Senior Student Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Regional Security Operations Center (UT RSOC). This role focuses on developing and maintaining security scanning templates using Nuclei for the Scavenger framework, which helps protect Texas public-sector infrastructure.

The position involves hands-on technical work in vulnerability detection and security automation. You'll be creating YAML-based detection templates to identify misconfigurations, outdated software, and emerging threats. The role requires strong attention to detail, as you'll be testing templates in isolated environments and ensuring they're safe and effective before deployment to production.

As part of the UT RSOC team, you'll participate in regular threat research sprints, analyzing CVEs and emerging threats to enhance detection capabilities. You'll collaborate with other engineers to improve scanning accuracy and reduce false positives. The role offers excellent exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges while contributing to the protection of public sector organizations throughout Texas.

This is an ideal opportunity for a UT Austin undergraduate student interested in cybersecurity to gain practical experience in vulnerability scanning, threat detection, and security automation. The position offers competitive compensation starting at $22/hour, along with benefits including retirement program options. You'll work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to learn from experienced security professionals while making a meaningful impact on public sector cybersecurity.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and may involve working with classified information. You'll need to maintain internet service and a mobile phone for work purposes. The position is based in Austin, TX, offering the chance to work at a leading public research university consistently recognized as a top employer by Forbes.