Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00041542 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

* This is an UNPAID High School Internship. Internship assignment period will be between June 3, 2024 to August 16, 2024. * PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en GENERAL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a highly motivated high school student to join our Cyber Security team as an intern. The intern will work with our experienced Cyber Security professionals and gain hands-on experience in protecting the organizations information systems and data from cyber-attacks. This is an unpaid internship designed to provide the intern with real-world experience in Cyber Security. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Must be a high school student in grade 11 or 12, at least 17 years of age, and available to work 20 hours a week Must be available to work on-site for the duration of the internship, with the possibility of remote work as appropriate. Must be a US citizen. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Help monitor security systems and tools for any signs of suspicious activity or potential threats. This might involve reviewing logs, alerts, and reports. 2. Assist in conducting vulnerability scans on network systems and applications to identify potential weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. 3. Help prepare for and participate in security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. 4. Assist in creating and delivering security awareness training materials to educate staff and students about cybersecurity best practices and potential threats. 5. Aid in responding to security incidents by documenting details, assisting with containment efforts, and participating in post-incident analysis to identify lessons learned. 6. Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques by researching online sources, attending webinars, and reading industry publications. 7. Understand advanced attack capabilities, characteristics, and define signatures for detecting 8. Assist in creating and updating documentation such as incident response plans, disaster recovery plans, and security configuration guides. 9. Help facilitate the Departments Cyber Security Awareness Training program. 10. Assist in conducting Cyber Security assessment and risk management activities. 11. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education High School student with previous participation in a Cyber Patriot Program preferred. Experience None. Regulatory knowledge Must possess a working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State, and Federal regulations, legislations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Interpersonal kills Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Organizational and Prioritization Skills Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand 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. Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 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. 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; Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit; Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity; Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity; Ability to transfer weights of 10 pounds anticipated for this position; Driving requirements: None. State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/ 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. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.