DPS - Cyber - Cyber Security College Intern (Paid) - 1570

DPS - Cyber - Cyber Security College Intern (Paid) - 1570 (00048673) 

Organization

: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: AUSTIN HQ (MAIN) 5805 N LAMAR BLVD PO BOX 4087 AUSTIN TX 78773 Austin 78752 

  

Job

: Business and Financial Operations 

Employee Status

: Temporary 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 1570  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 17  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 3,581.33 - 5,372.41 (Hourly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt 

Job Posting

: Mar 13, 2025, 3:58:10 PM 

Closing Date

: Ongoing 

Description

 

 ***  This is a temporary paid intern position.  ***
***  This internship is open only to eligible students currently enrolled in an academic bachelor or post-graduate program in a relevant course of study.  ***
***College transcripts required. Applications without transcripts attached will not be considered.***
***Internship will begin June 1, 2025 and end August 31, 2025.*** 

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:   We are seeking a highly motivated postgraduate college student to join our Cyber Security team as an intern. The intern will work with our experienced Cyber Security professionals and gain hands-on experience in protecting the organization’s information systems and data from cyber-attacks. This is a paid internship designed to provide the intern with real-world experience in Cyber Security.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES:
•    Must be enrolled in an academic post-graduate program at an educational institution listed in the US Department of Education’s Database of Accredited
     Postsecondary Institutions and Programs with plans to enroll in classes the following semester.
•    Must be taking classes towards a Computer Science or Computer Security related field.
•    Must be available to work on-site for the duration of the internship, with the possibility of remote work as appropriate.
•    Must be a US citizen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Assist in collecting and analyzing event information and performs threat analysis duties.

2.    Assist in assigning an initial priority and an associated tracking number to new events and cyber requests.

3.    Assist in facilitating and expediting the tracking, handling, and reporting of all security events and incidents in accordance with departmental policies. 

4.    Assist in conducting Cyber Security assessment and risk management activities.

5.    Assist with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for specific applications, services, networks and servers as required.

6.    Assist in recording and tracking IT security incidents, including but not limited to compromised accounts, e-mail threats, and abuse reports from various
       sources.

7.    Assist in facilitating the Department’s Cyber Security Awareness Training program.

8.    Assist with researching and evaluating emerging Cyber Security technologies.

9.    Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: 

Education – Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with taking classes towards a post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Security related field.

Experience – None.

Licensure and/or Certification - Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory knowledge – Must possess a working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State, and Federal regulations, legislations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism. 

Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) – Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.  Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:   
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Environment:   Office; 
•    Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
•    Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
•    Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
•    Ability to transfer weights of 10 pounds anticipated for this position;
•    Driving requirements:    None.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS.  ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.