Hybrid Cybersecurity Intern: Threat Monitoring & Policy

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking a paid, full-time Cybersecurity Intern to join the Information Technology Branch - Cybersecurity Section for a six-month program in Baltimore with a hybrid schedule.

You will support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), and other security and IT personnel; monitor threats and vulnerabilities; assist with policy documentation; and contribute to privacy program efforts and Security

Qualifications

• 60 credit hours in Education, Communication, Computer Programming or related field.
• Transcript (unofficial copies acceptable) must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the CISO, ISSO, and other security and IT personnel within information technology.
• Monitor threats and vulnerabilities using agency-approved tools and follow standard operating procedures to track and mitigate them.
• Assist in document compilation relevant to creating the Authorization to Operate package with guidance from ISSO and/or CISO.
• Assist with managing MSDE’s Privacy program, including supporting documentation (FIPS-199s).
• Support ISSO in tracking Annual Security Awareness training for all employees and in material development for the Security Champions program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Eager to learn

Presentation skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Education

60 credit hours in related field

Job description

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking a paid, full-time Cybersecurity Intern to join the Information Technology Branch - Cybersecurity Section for a six-month program in Baltimore with a hybrid schedule.

You will support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), and other security and IT personnel; monitor threats and vulnerabilities; assist with policy documentation; and contribute to privacy program efforts and Security