Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship

Job Description

About Company

Lensa is a career site designed to help job seekers find employment opportunities within the US. It operates as a promotional platform rather than a staffing firm or direct hiring agency. Lensa advertises jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. For this specific Cybersecurity Internship, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote the job on behalf of “My Florida Corp Defunct” (which appears to be the channel or partner through which the State of Florida’s jobs are promoted). When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to an external job board or the employer’s site, where any collected information is subject to that site’s terms and privacy notice.

The actual employer for this internship is the State of Florida. The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer and operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Cybersecurity Internship / Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship

Employer: State of Florida (Agency: Multiple)

Requisition No: 851152

Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency. It is noted that internships may be paid or unpaid, and there is no guarantee of employment upon completion.

Posting Dates:
• Date: The job listing shows a date of July 11, 2025, which may indicate a specific start date for a cohort or an initial posting date.
• Posting Closing Date: June 30, 2026. Applications are accepted year-round, suggesting a continuous or rolling application and hiring process.

Locations: Opportunities are available throughout Florida. The extensive list of potential locations includes, but is not limited to: TALLAHASSEE, SEBASTIAN, FORT WALTON BEACH, CAPE CORAL, GAINESVILLE, PORT ST. LUCIE, FORT LAUDERDALE, WILDWOOD, BIG PINE KEY, PENSACOLA, JACKSONVILLE, PORT ST JOE, ORMOND BEACH, ORLANDO, NORTH PORT, VERO BEACH, MIAMI, OCALA, WINTER HAVEN, SEBRING, DESTIN, WEST PALM BEACH, AVON PARK, SARASOTA, MADISON, DAYTONA BEACH, MELBOURNE, TITUSVILLE, MARATHON, KISSIMMEE, PALM BAY, BOCA RATON, THE VILLAGES, FORT MYERS, NEW PORT RICHEY, PUNTA GORDA, SANFORD, CRESTVIEW, CLEARWATER, LAKELAND, NAPLES, BRADENTON, NICEVILLE, TAMPA, HOMOSASSA, ST PETERSBURG, DAVIE, LAKE WORTH, PANAMA CITY BEACH, PANAMA CITY, MARIANNA, and ORANGE PARK.

Internship Overview And Responsibilities:
This internship offers motivated college students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the operations of state government while obtaining valuable on-the-job training in the field of cybersecurity. Key responsibilities may include:
• Investigatory Process Participation: Engaging with mission partners to identify root causes for security events by evaluating anomalous activity and fine-tuning systems to reduce frequent false positives.
• Forensic Analysis Support: Assisting in the forensic analysis of various data sources, including network packet captures, live memory captures, drive acquisitions, malware samples, and logs from different security sensors, applications, and operating systems.
• Process Development and Documentation: Contributing to the development, refinement, and documentation of processes, metrics, and templates to enhance the overall effectiveness of operational procedures.
• Risk Management Activities: Participating in activities such as identifying, tracking, and documenting potential IT and cybersecurity risks, and supporting the development of mitigation strategies and comprehensive risk assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs) Required:
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaboration & Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Accuracy: High level of accuracy required in data entry and documentation.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Technical Basics: Basic knowledge of various operating systems.
• Security Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of security protocols, best practices, and common vulnerabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program, or have graduated from such a program within the last twelve months.
• Experience (Desirable): A basic understanding of or prior experience with information security operations is considered desirable for applicants.

Additional Information:
• E-Verify Employer: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.
• Equal Opportunity: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer committed to preventing discrimination or violence in the workplace.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow sufficient time for arrangements.
• Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Florida maintains a Drug-Free workplace, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.