Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

About the role

Aids in transportation engineering support work such as construction or maintenance inspection, structural construction or maintenance, laboratory work, landscaping, surveying or engineering data collection, operating data collection equipment, and other entry-level engineering support work.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans to safeguard computer configuration and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Design, automate, manage, and deploy security applications and infrastructure program activities.
• Affords assistance in monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts from security tools and information systems.
• Helps triage incidents and escalates findings with clear documentation.
• Supports security assessments, vulnerability and configuration reviews, basic log analysis, and verification of remediation actions.
• Collaborates with technical teams to resolve non-standard issues, learns agency standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Education: Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
• Age: Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school, IN TEXAS.
• Physical Requirements: Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Qualifications

• Competencies: Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a paid intern to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst in our Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) at TxDOT's Stassney campus in Austin, Texas. The intern will be assisting the CSOC protecting TxDOT from cybersecurity attacks, learning how to use a broad suite of security tools, and learning what it takes to keep the TxDOT safe from billions of cyber threats targeting TxDOT every year. During the summer the intern must be able to work in person at the Stassney Campus Monday through Friday during the day. During the school year the intern would be expected to work 20 hours a week on a flexible schedule remotely from their college. The ideal candidate is someone attending college to go into the Cybersecurity career field that is looking to get a jump start on their career now. Benefits And Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov) Job School Schedule Full-time Employee Status Temporary Job Type Temporary Work Job Level Non-Management Job Posting Jul 6, 2026, 2:17:17 PM State Job Title/s Engineering Aide Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Additional Applicant Information for applicants