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Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg, MS

Today

Part time Adjunct Faculty College Instructor Computer Science

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Job Description

Part-time adjunct faculty opportunity for instruction in the School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering.

Onsite location: Hattiesburg, MS 39406, United States (118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001)
Employment status: Part Time
Posting status: Open Until Filled
Division: Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering
Grant funded: No

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity
Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats
Prepare and submit syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner
Assess student learning outcomes
Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master’s degree in a discipline related to computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or cybersecurity

Technologies

Canvas learning management system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated success in teaching at the university level
Experience with the Canvas learning management system

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open-ended pool: Apply to be considered for part-time instruction needs in the School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering
Contact timing: Applicants will be contacted as instruction needs arise
Application materials: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a copy of graduate transcripts
Work authorization: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship
No visa sponsorship: The University will not sponsor work visas (e.g., H-1B)

Position type: Faculty | Pay grade: Generic Grade

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8d ago

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer

Tower Loan of Mississippi, LLC Flowood, MS

Flowood, MS

8d ago

Full time Senior Cyber Security Cybersecurity Tools

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Job Description

Join Tower Loan of Mississippi, LLC onsite in Flowood, MS as a senior security engineer focused on enterprise infrastructure, networks, systems, and sensitive data.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, administer, and continuously improve cybersecurity controls for on-premises data centers, branch locations, endpoints, networks, and corporate systems
Administer and optimize security platforms, including Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, CrowdStrike Falcon, Proofpoint, Zscaler, and related technologies
Configure and strengthen firewall policies, intrusion prevention, VPN security, network segmentation, and secure remote access controls
Monitor security events, alerts, logs, and threat intelligence to detect suspicious activity, unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and potential incidents
Lead technical security investigations and incident response, including threat analysis, containment, remediation, recovery, and root-cause analysis
Develop and maintain endpoint detection and response capabilities, including prevention policies, detection rules, and response procedures
Manage email security protections, including phishing prevention, malicious attachment detection, email authentication, and data loss prevention
Strengthen Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory security, including multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, privileged access, service accounts, and access control policies
Conduct vulnerability assessments, evaluate findings, prioritize remediation, and coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to reduce exposure
Establish and maintain system hardening standards and secure configuration baselines for Windows Server, VMware, network devices, and other infrastructure
Evaluate network architectures, routing, SD-WAN, VPN connectivity, and segmentation designs to identify weaknesses and recommend security improvements
Implement and maintain centralized security logging, monitoring, dashboards, alerting, and event correlation to improve enterprise visibility
Perform security assessments of new technologies, infrastructure changes, network configurations, and system implementations
Support ransomware protection, backup security, immutable storage, disaster recovery safeguards, and security aspects of business continuity planning
Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, or other tools to improve monitoring, threat detection, and vulnerability remediation
Support PCI DSS, SOC 2, internal security audits, risk assessments, and other applicable regulatory and cybersecurity compliance requirements
Develop and maintain security policies, technical standards, incident response procedures, security diagrams, and supporting documentation
Collaborate with infrastructure, network, application development, and support teams to integrate security into operations and projects
Research emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, recommending practical improvements
Serve as a senior technical escalation resource for complex security issues and provide guidance to IT team members
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, network security, or related technical roles
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, infrastructure security, network security, and defensive security engineering
Advanced experience with firewalls, intrusion prevention, endpoint security, email security, identity protection, and threat detection
Strong understanding of enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, routing, switching, segmentation, and common network protocols from a security perspective
Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, and on-premises data center infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to analyze security events, investigate suspicious activity, and coordinate technical incident response and remediation
Proficiency in vulnerability management, security hardening, risk assessment, and secure configuration practices
Understanding of SIEM platforms, log analysis, endpoint detection and response, and security automation
Knowledge of identity and access management, authentication protocols, privileged access security, and Zero Trust principles
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills across multiple infrastructure components
Ability to independently assess technical risks, recommend security controls, and coordinate remediation across technical teams
Strong communication and documentation skills for technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive company information and security incidents

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent professional experience may be considered)
Hands-on experience implementing, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise cybersecurity technologies required
Experience securing enterprise networks, Windows Server environments, virtualization infrastructure, and on-premises data centers strongly preferred
Leading cybersecurity incident response required, including coordinating technical responders and directing containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident review
Experience with vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, firewall security, and identity security required
Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CySA+, GIAC, Fortinet, Microsoft Security, CrowdStrike, or other cybersecurity certifications beneficial but not required

Technologies

Fortinet FortiGate, Fortinet FortiManager, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer
CrowdStrike Falcon
Proofpoint
Zscaler
Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory
Windows Server, VMware, VMware NSX
PowerShell, Python
SIEM platforms, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk
PCI DSS, SOC 2
NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls
FortiClient EMS
Cohesity, Zerto, Pure Storage

Physical Requirements

Stand, walk, and/or sit for eight (8) hours a day
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in person, via telephone, or electronically
Lift and maneuver up to 20 lbs

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2mo ago

Cybersecurity Consultant

Marion Counseling Services Jackson, MS 🇺🇸 Remote

Jackson, MS

2mo ago Closed

$40k - $150k/yr Full time CISSP Consultant Cybersecurity Tools

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 7, 2026).

Job Description

Marion Counseling Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant to help protect sensitive information and strengthen system resilience while supporting secure, reliable operations across the organization. This remote role in Jackson, MS focuses on identifying risk, improving security controls, and aligning practices with relevant compliance expectations.

As a cybersecurity consultant, you will assess potential threats, monitor security activity, and guide teams toward effective security policies and procedures. The role emphasizes practical hardening of systems, alert response, and collaboration across IT and other departments to enhance the overall security posture.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive risk assessments to uncover potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Create and roll out security policies and procedures to support consistent protection.
Monitor security systems and respond to alerts as they occur.
Provide guidance on security best practices and compliance requirements.
Work with IT and other departments to improve the organization’s security posture.

Requirements

Proven experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
Strong knowledge of security protocols, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are a plus.

Technologies

GDPR
ISO 27001
CISSP
CISM
Firewalls
Intrusion detection systems
Python
Java

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud security solutions.
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python and Java.
The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation: USD 40,000 - 150,000 per year. Location: Jackson, MS (remote).

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2mo ago

Cybersecurity Technical Writer - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation Mississippi 🇺🇸 Remote

Mississippi

2mo ago Closed

$50 - $100/hr Contract Ai Trainer Ai Training Artificial Intelligence

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 6, 2026).

Job Description

DataAnnotation is seeking an experienced cybersecurity technical writer to support AI training efforts in a contract capacity. This role focuses on reviewing AI-generated cybersecurity material and contributing technical feedback that helps AI systems reason about real-world threats and defenses.

Role Overview

As an AI Trainer and Cybersecurity Technical Writer, you will evaluate outputs produced by AI systems for accuracy and validity, build security-focused training problems, and provide clear written explanations and code that support model improvement.

Responsibilities

Assess AI-generated cybersecurity content, including threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques, with an emphasis on real-world accuracy and validity.
Design and solve security-focused technical problems used to train AI systems.
Produce clear technical explanations and security-relevant code.
Deliver feedback that directly influences how AI security models improve for future deployments.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role, such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or closely related fields, including government or military cyber operations.
Some coding experience is required, including comfort navigating and patching a codebase.
English fluency (native or bilingual) with strong technical writing skills.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Cybersecurity certifications are a plus, such as OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, or similar credentials.

Location and Job Type

Location: Mississippi (remote)
Job type: Contract

Compensation

Pay rate: $50 to $100 USD per hour

Benefits

Fully remote: work from anywhere in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Flexible schedule: choose which projects to take on and when you work using your own computer.
Competitive hourly pay: projects are paid hourly at $50 to $100 USD per hour.
Potential for higher bonus rates for certain projects.
Impact: contribute to shaping cybersecurity-focused AI technologies.

Additional Notes

Payment is made via PayPal.
They will never ask you for money.
This role is available only to candidates in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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2mo ago

Cybersecurity Analyst - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation Remote 🇺🇸 Remote

Remote

2mo ago Closed

$50 - $100/hr Contract Ai Ml Ai Trainer Ai Training

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 22, 2026).

Job Description

DataAnnotation is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst who can train AI systems remotely on cybersecurity content. This role centers on evaluating AI-generated material such as threat analyses, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security content for real world accuracy, while helping shape how AI models learn to defend networks. The contract position is based in Mississippi with flexible scheduling to accommodate project timelines.

Responsibilities

Assess AI produced cybersecurity content for accuracy and real world validity, covering threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and offensive security techniques.
Design and solve security oriented technical problems used to train AI systems.
Produce clear technical explanations and write security relevant code as part of training data.
Deliver actionable feedback that directly influences the next generation of AI security models.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands on experience in a cybersecurity role such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or related fields, including government or military cyber operations.
Some coding experience is required; must be comfortable navigating and patching a codebase.
Fluency in English with strong writing skills (native or bilingual level).
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Cybersecurity certifications are a plus (for example OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, and similar).

Benefits

Fully remote work from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
Flexible scheduling to choose projects and work on your own terms from your own computer.
Competitive pay on an hourly basis, $50 to $100 USD per hour, with potential higher bonus rates for select projects.
Impactful work that helps shape AI technologies designed for cybersecurity.

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. This role is available to candidates in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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2mo ago

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation Mississippi 🇺🇸 Remote

Mississippi

2mo ago Closed

$50 - $100/hr Contract Ai Trainer Ai Training Artificial Intelligence

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 22, 2026).

Job Description

DataAnnotation seeks a Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) - AI Trainer on a contract basis to help train AI security models, with remote scheduling and a Mississippi base.

Responsibilities

Assess AI generated cybersecurity content, including threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and offensive security techniques, for real world accuracy and applicability.
Design and refine security focused technical challenges used to train AI systems.
Produce clear, technically precise explanations and security related code.
Provide feedback that directly shapes the next generation of AI security models.

Requirements

2+ years of hands on cybersecurity experience in roles such as penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, detection engineering, DFIR, malware analysis, threat intelligence, or related fields, including government or military cyber operations.
Some coding experience is required; comfortable navigating and patching a codebase.
Fluency in English with strong writing skills (native or bilingual level).
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Cybersecurity certifications are a plus, including OSCP, CRTO, GREM, GCFA, CEH, or equivalents.

Benefits

Fully remote work arrangement: experience remote work from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Flexible schedule: select projects and hours, using your own computer from home.
Competitive pay: hourly rate of USD 50 to 100; some projects may offer higher bonus rates.
Impact: contribute to shaping AI technologies designed for cybersecurity.

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4mo ago

Cybersecurity Administrator

Singing River Health System Ocean Springs, MS

Ocean Springs, MS

4mo ago Closed

Full time Manager Cybersecurity Tools Data Security

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 19, 2026).

Job Description

What we offer

This onsite role at Singing River Health System in Ocean Springs, MS, supports protecting patient data across Singing River Health System's Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula hospitals. You will manage and operate cybersecurity technologies such as antivirus software/EDR, intrusion detection systems, DLP, and SOC/SIEM, while conducting risk assessments, incident response, policy enforcement, and staff training to maintain HIPAA compliance.

The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and is based onsite across Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, and Singing River Pascagoula Hospital. It offers the chance to contribute to the protection of sensitive medical and personal data and to work with a range of security technologies in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Oversees and safeguards the organization's digital infrastructure from various cyber threats.
Manages the operation of cybersecurity systems, including antivirus software/EDR, intrusion detection systems, DLP, SOC/SIEM, and related security technologies.
Ensures the protection of sensitive medical and personal data in alignment with HIPAA and healthcare regulations to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Conducts regular risk assessments.
Manages responses to cybersecurity incidents.
Enforces security policies.
Provides staff training on cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements

A minimum of one year IT cybersecurity experience is required.
Healthcare IT experience is preferred; programming or scripting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VPN, LAN/WAN topologies, and wireless technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001; familiarity with related technologies and best practices is a plus.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field required; applicable work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.

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4mo ago

Cybersecurity Administrator

Singing River Health System Pascagoula, MS

Pascagoula, MS

4mo ago Closed

Full time Antivirus Cybersecurity Tools Data Security

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