Information Security Intern (College)

Are you looking for an internship that combines skill application with financial compensation? If so, consider joining the Enterprise Information Security Office as an Information Security Intern. This position gives you the opportunity to work with the Public Safety Delivery Center Information Security Officer (PSDC ISO) and PSDC ISO team as well as meet enterprise and agency executives. In this fast paced, FBI CJIS Criminal Justice environment, you will be participating in and observing table top training exercises. Bring your ambition to our team and kick-start your information technology (IT) career!

As an Information Security Intern, you will have the opportunity to complete a comprehensive training program designed to help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role. While actively participating in our training program, you will become proficient with:

• Vulnerability management, tracking, and reporting
• Incident response assistance and tracking
• Phishing test response
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) review and management
• Table top exercise preparation and participation
• Recording of meeting minutes
• Risk Management
• Policy review and research
• Technical writing
• Vendor management and risk identification assistance
• Compliance and auditing assistance of CJIS, CHRIA, and PCI environments.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship, May 2025 to August 2025
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule is negotiable based on college schedule.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Must be a junior or senior currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, in cyber security or information technology.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Post Employment Requirement:

• You must be able to pass CJIS Online Certification Training within the first two weeks of employment.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.