Cybersecurity SSP Support Student (Hybrid)

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Social Services seeks a Student Assistant (SSP Support) to help with intake, organization, and tracking of System Security Plans and related compliance documents. You will triage SSP submissions, maintain tracking logs, and support senior staff in preparing materials required by oversight agencies to protect vulnerable Californians.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, curious about cybersecurity, and capable of supporting dashboards and reports.

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented Student Assistant supporting SSP processes.
• Interest in cybersecurity, compliance, and state security documentation.
• Ability to organize, track, and format compliance materials.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming SSP submissions and verify required documentation.
• Organize SSP materials, evidence files, and supporting documents.
• Maintain review queues, logs, and remediation records.
• Track deadlines for SSP deliverables using templates.
• Prepare draft SSP dashboards and status updates for review.
• Research SSP standards and summarize key changes for staff.
• Assist with formatting and proofreading SSP reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Cybersecurity basics

Documentation

Job description

California Department of Social Services seeks a Student Assistant (SSP Support) to help with intake, organization, and tracking of System Security Plans and related compliance documents. You will triage SSP submissions, maintain tracking logs, and support senior staff in preparing materials required by oversight agencies to protect vulnerable Californians.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, curious about cybersecurity, and capable of supporting dashboards and reports.