Temporary Cyber Security Intern

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The Temporary Cybersecurity Intern will report to the Cybersecurity Lead and work to increase the state of Cybersecurity across the entire university system. The individual selected will work daily with members of the Information Technology division. This position requires a person that has strong technical knowledge of endpoints (Macs and PCs), networking technologies, and the implementation of security best practices. The chosen candidate will be a self-starter that can manage and carry out assigned cybersecurity projects from inception to successful rollout and validation with guidance from the CyberSec Lead.

CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Identification & Strategy

• Works with the CyberSec lead to identify appropriate cybersecurity projects within their skill set.

• Produces a cybersecurity project roadmap with a timeline and specified criteria that define a successful outcome.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Engage appropriate stakeholders to determine their position and requirements in relation to the specified project outcomes.

Professional Development & Technical Readiness

• Identify and successfully complete applicable cybersecurity tool or methodology training that is required for successful completion of the project with guidance and funding from the Cybersecurity Lead.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Perform evaluation of the completed cybersecurity project in relation to the CIS Top 18 framework.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must be at least a rising senior and must have a track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by a minimum 3.2 GPA, a project portfolio, prior work experiences and/or the recommendation of a professor.

• Understanding of cyber security terms and frameworks.

• Ability to read, understand and carry out technical actions provided by a vendor or training website without supervision

• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, time management, communications, organizational skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, in written and verbal form.

• Basic G-suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CompTIA Security Plus or Network Plus certification or other cybersecurity certifications

• Previous IT or cyber security work experience for a small or medium sized business

WORK MODE

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. #LI-Onsite

Hybrid work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. Any such arrangement must be discussed and approved in advance by the appropriate division lead or their designee.

HOURLY RATE

$22 - $24 per hour