Internship Cybersecurity Researcher Jobs in Texas

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs moderately complex (journeylevel) information security and cybersecurity analysis work. Work involves learning and assisting with monitoring security measures for information systems and infrastructures to regulate access to computer configuration and data files and to prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information. Work also involves conducting security risk management activities including security control assessments, system and network risk assessments, and communication of risk levels to technical and nontechnical audiences. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
Link Here: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_MedicalandHealth.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform technical risk assessments and reviews of account permissions, computer data access needs, security violations, programming changes, and new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.
2. Advise management and users regarding security procedures.
3. Research and analyze cybersecurity threat indicators and their behaviors for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches, and recommends threat mitigation strategies.
4. Support the implementation of information system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.
5. Support privacy impact assessments and assists in documenting/organizing data privacy and policy requirements.
6. Review agency contracts to ensure appropriate security requirements are included and adhered to.
7. Ensure the NIST risk management process is followed and evangelize adoption of best practices.
8. Assist with basic data classification and tagging based on policy procedures.
9. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Diploma/equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited twoyear college with major course work in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
Experience: Completion of Cybersecurity Analystrelated internship OR minimum of one (1) years¿ experience performing cybersecurity analysis, information security analysis, or information assurance is preferred.
Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a yearforyear basis.
Licensure and/or Certification: One or more of the following certifications within (1) year of hire:
Security+, Network+, CCNA, Linux+, A+, FNS, FIS, FCF, VCA, CC
This list is not all inclusive. Alternative certifications may be accepted at the discretion of management.
Note: Certifications from a higher tier may also be substituted.
If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements: This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Additionally, and more specifically, must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Regulatory knowledge: Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems.
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. Must demonstrate DPS¿ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills: Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multidemand 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 and/or communications 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.
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.
Safety: Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Schedule and Travel: Availability for afterhours and weekend work is required. This position may have the ability to telecommute based on the needs of the division/agency. Travel statewide as needed.
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/Indoors;
Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
Handeye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
Ability to transfer weights of up to twentyfive (25) pounds anticipated for this position;
Driving requirements: Occasional (up to 5%).
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/
Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.
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.
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