Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship
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Job Description
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Job Description:
Title: Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship
Organization: State of Florida
Overview: The State of Florida is seeking motivated individuals to join their workforce as Cybersecurity Interns. This internship provides an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in state government operations and valuable on-the-job training.
Responsibilities May Include:
• Participating in the investigatory process with mission partners by identifying root causes for security events by evaluating anomalous activity and tuning for frequent false positives.
• Supporting forensic analysis of network packet captures, live memory captures and drive acquisitions, malware, as well as logs from various types of security sensors, applications, and operating systems.
• Assisting in the development, refinement, and documentation of processes, metrics, and templates to enhance the effectiveness of 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:
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• 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 or graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program.
• Basic understanding of or experience with information security operations is desirable.
Additional Information:
• Applications are accepted year-round.
• Internships may be paid or unpaid, and there is no guarantee of employment.
• The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
Locations:
The posting lists numerous locations throughout Florida.
Dates:
• Date: June 12, 2025
• Posting Closing Date: June 30, 2026
