Salary
$22.00 - $22.50 Hourly
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
24IT831MH0037
Closing Date
10/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Technology is the foundation of our work – and the work of every county employee. Be a part of our team at the information technology department to help our employees work smarter, faster, and better. We are seeking a student currently to participate in a part-time internship as a cybersecurity operations intern. The intern in this position will participate in real-world incident response through learning and apply relevant security and Human Resources policies and controls. This position requires a level 3 security check as a requirement for employment. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours: This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site an average of 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. This internship will start in January 2025 and will last up to one year in duration. This intern will work approximately 20 hours/week. While this position is designated as remote, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable after completion of 6 months of employment.
About this position type:
This position is a part-time limited duration, non-benefit earning internship. This position is internally classified as an Intern II. Click here to view the job classification specification. Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials in order to be considered for this position.
In this position, you will:
· Analyze, classify, and process incoming email as potential spam or phishing attack.
· Be part of a Security Operations Center and respond to detections in the environment.
· Participate in security projects to mature existing tools.
· Participate in the development and documentation of security operations center process documentation.
Need to have:
· Must be in one of the following:
o Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in IT, cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or another related field.
o Recent graduate (within 6 months) in a bachelor's or master's degree program in IT, cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or another closely related field.
· Access to reliable internet access and self-support remote office space.
Nice to have:
· Experience with cybersecurity.
· Cybersecurity certifications.
· Ability to:
o Follow documented processes.
o Troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brooke McNamara