Part-Time IT Security Assistant

IPMG is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated IT Security Assistant to support our information security, privacy, and compliance efforts. This is a part-time position, that will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity, security documentation, compliance, access reviews, security awareness, and risk management while supporting IPMG’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

What You’ll Do

• Support HITRUST readiness, security documentation, evidence collection, and audit preparation
• Assist with security monitoring, including phishing reports, suspicious sign-ins, security dashboards, and employee-reported concerns
• Support access reviews and maintain security, asset, device, access, and compliance trackers
• Assist with vendor risk documentation and security awareness activities, including phishing alerts, training materials, communications, and metrics
• Support IT/security projects, procedures, research, testing, documentation, meetings, and other initiatives as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or information technology, with a basic understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy, phishing, account security, and MFA
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow established procedures, maintain accurate records, and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and information security
• Work Environment & Schedule
• Part-time, non-exempt position, Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM
• Remote position operating from a HIPAA-compliant home office with occasional travel to the corporate office
• Reliable internet service and standard office equipment required

What We Prefer

• Coursework, internships, certifications, or hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT, risk management, auditing, compliance, or privacy, with an interest in areas such as HIPAA, HITRUST, security controls, access reviews, vendor risk, incident response, or GRC
• Completed or in-progress certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Microsoft Fundamentals, or Google Cybersecurity Certificate, plus experience with Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, trackers, documentation, security awareness, or basic reporting

Requirements

• Current driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Successful completion of required background screenings before and during employment
• Authorization to access State of Indiana operating systems, if previously employed by the state
• Cybersecurity or IT experience, coursework, training, or certification is preferred but not required
• Ability to commute to West Lafayette, IN 47906