Cybersecurity Apprenticeship

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Coastline apprenticeship program in partnership with Coast Community College District invites applicants for Computer Support Specialists/Cybersecurity tracks. The role includes 2000 hours of paid training to earn a certificate and hands-on learning on secure networks.

Participants must meet enrollment requirements, complete the prescribed hours, and comply with CCAP guidelines and district policies during employment.

Responsibilities

• Satisfactorily perform on-the-job and related instruction tasks in Computer Support Specialists/Cybersecurity.

Job description

Definition

An apprentice is a person at least 17 years of age, who has met the requirements for selection under the selection procedures, who is engaged in learning a designated trade and who has entered into a written apprentice agreement under the provisions of these standards.

Duties

Each apprentice shall satisfactorily perform all work and learning assignments both on the job and in related instruction related to Computer Support Specialists/Cybersecurity.

This is an apprenticeship program for computer support specialists/cyber security occupations at Coastline. To achieve competency, students are required to write programs, develop network security plans, install tools in the field of network security, build and maintain secure networks, defend computer networks from outside attacks, and demonstrate the ability to analyze data on a compromised computer.

Apprenticeship participants need to complete 2000 hours in paid training to meet the requirements and receive a certificate of completion.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

• Level I – Completed up to 666 hours in apprenticeship program.
• Level II – Completed 667-1332 hours in apprenticeship program.
• Level III – Completed 1333-2000 hours in apprenticeship program.

Conditions of Employment

This is an apprenticeship position. Apprentices shall be members of the California Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Project (CCAP) program. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The district is committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.