Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship
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Job Description
About the Company
Lensa is a career site designed to help job seekers find employment in the US. It operates as a job promotion platform, not a staffing firm or agency, and does not directly hire for the listed positions. Instead, Lensa promotes job postings on LinkedIn on behalf of its various partners, including direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. For this particular role, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote the job for the State of Florida (listed as “My Florida Corp Defunct” in the context of the partnership). When users click to “Apply Now” or “Read more,” they are redirected to the external job board or employer site.
About the Job
This posting describes a Cybersecurity Internship with the State of Florida.
• Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship
• Employer: State of Florida (Agency: Multiple)
• Requisition No: 851152
• Posting Dates: Applications are accepted year-round, with the posting closing date listed as 06/30/2026.
• Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency. The internship may be paid or unpaid, and there is no guarantee of employment upon completion.
• Locations: Opportunities are available throughout Florida, with a comprehensive list of cities provided, including major areas like Tallahassee, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and many more.
Internship Overview & Responsibilities:
The State of Florida seeks highly motivated college students and recent graduates to gain firsthand experience in state government operations and valuable on-the-job training. Responsibilities for a Cybersecurity Intern may include:
• Participating in investigatory processes to identify root causes for security events, evaluating anomalous activity, and tuning for false positives.
• Supporting forensic analysis of network packet captures, live memory captures, drive acquisitions, malware, and logs from various security sensors, applications, and operating systems.
• Assisting in the development, refinement, and documentation of processes, metrics, and templates to enhance operational procedures.
• Participating in risk management activities, such as identifying, tracking, and documenting potential IT and cybersecurity risks, while supporting the development of mitigation strategies and risk assessments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Candidates should possess:
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of various operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of security protocols, best practices, and common vulnerabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled in or have graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program.
• A basic understanding of or experience with information security operations is desirable.
Additional Information:
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer, an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and supports a Drug-Free workplace. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon notification.
