Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship

Job Description

About the company:

The company promoting this job is Lensa, a career site designed to help job seekers find employment in the US. Lensa itself is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it advertises. Instead, Lensa acts as a promotional platform, publicizing job opportunities on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment advertising agencies, and marketing partners. For this specific listing, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote the job for “My Florida Corp Defunct,” though the actual employer is the State of Florida. When a user clicks “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the external job board or the employer’s official site. Any information collected at that subsequent destination is subject to that site’s terms and privacy policies.

The ultimate employer for this internship is the State of Florida. The State Personnel System operates as an E-Verify employer and is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, with a strict policy against discrimination or violence in the workplace. Furthermore, the State of Florida maintains a Drug-Free workplace, with all employees subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with state law.

Job Description, detailed:

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship

Employer: State of Florida (Agency: Multiple)

Requisition No: 851152

Date Posted (Lensa): July 11, 2025 (note: this appears to be a future date listed in the posting, implying an ongoing or future intake)

Posting Closing Date: June 30, 2026 (Applications are accepted year-round)

Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency (Internships may be paid or unpaid).

Locations: Opportunities are available throughout Florida, including a wide array of cities such as Tallahassee, Marathon, Port St. Lucie, Davie, West Palm Beach, Punta Gorda, Sebastian, Sanford, Naples, Miami, Gainesville, Fort Lauderdale, Sebring, Homosassa, Lakeland, Ocala, Clearwater, Big Pine Key, Bradenton, Boca Raton, Winter Haven, Orlando, Palm Bay, Kissimmee, North Port, Vero Beach, Fort Myers, Orange Park, Titusville, Wildwood, The Villages, Tampa, Lake Worth, Jacksonville, Niceville, Ormond Beach, Panama City, Port St Joe, Melbourne, Pensacola, Madison, Sarasota, Destin, Daytona Beach, New Port Richey, Fort Walton Beach, Avon Park, Panama City Beach, St Petersburg, Marianna, Cape Coral, Crestview.

Internship Overview and Responsibilities:
This program offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated college students and recent graduates to gain invaluable, firsthand experience in state government operations, coupled with practical on-the-job training. As a Cybersecurity Intern, responsibilities may encompass a variety of critical tasks within the cybersecurity domain:

• Participate in Incident Response: Engage in the investigatory process alongside mission partners, focusing on identifying root causes for security events. This includes evaluating anomalous activity and tuning systems to reduce frequent false positives.
• Support Forensic Analysis: Assist in detailed forensic examinations of various data types, including network packet captures, live memory captures, drive acquisitions, and analysis of malware. This role also involves reviewing logs from diverse security sensors, applications, and operating systems.
• Process Enhancement and Documentation: Contribute to the development, refinement, and comprehensive documentation of operational processes, metrics, and templates to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of security procedures.
• Risk Management Activities: Participate actively in risk management efforts, which involve identifying, tracking, and documenting potential IT and cybersecurity risks. Interns will also support the development of effective mitigation strategies and assist with risk assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Desired):
Candidates should possess or be developing the following competencies:

• Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and and in writing.
• Teamwork & Independence: Capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Organization & Time Management: Proficiency in prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing time effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Foundational Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of various operating systems.
• Cybersecurity Basics: Basic knowledge of security protocols, industry best practices, and common vulnerabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in or have graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program.
• Experience (Desirable): A basic understanding of or prior experience with information security operations is highly desirable.

Important Notes:
Applications are accepted throughout the year. While this is an excellent opportunity for professional development, there is no guarantee of employment with the State of Florida upon completion of the internship.