Cybersecurity Analyst Intern - ITD (Cybersecurity Risk)

About the role

TxDOT is looking for a paid intern to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern for our Cybersecurity Risk team at TxDOT's Stassney campus in Austin, Texas. This intern will be assisting the risk team protecting conducting security assessments, developing configuration baselines, 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.

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
• Assists in monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts from security tools and information systems
• Helps triage incidents and escalate findings with clear documentation
• Supports security assessments, vulnerability and configuration reviews, basic log analysis, and verification of remediation actions
• Works with technical teams to resolve non-standard issues, learns agency standards and best practices

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS
• 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
• Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor

Schedule

• 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

Benefits

• 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