Cyber Security Intern (Information Security Analyst-NE)

Working Title: Cybersecurity Intern

** Successful candidates in these temporary appointments may be appointed from a few days up to one year depending on the assignment. Temporary appointments must end on or before the end of the fiscal year, with the possibility of renewal if funds and/or program needs exist.

Department Name: Information Security and Compliance

Division: Information Technology

Classification Title: Information Security Analyst

Classification Salary Range: $6,021 - $8,430. per month

The hiring range for this position is $3,010.50 per month (Part-time 20 hours equivalent).

Position Summary:

Under the immediate Supervision of the Chief Information Secruity Officer (CISO), the Cybersecurity Intern will support the security team. The intern will participate in vulnerability identification, security analysis, and controlled testing activities as authorized by the CISO. All work will strictly follow institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and approved cybersecurity protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist CISO (or designated staff) in conducting authorized vulnerability assessments of institutional systems, networks, and applications.

• Support the development of strategies to detect potential compromises within approved system environments.
• Participate in data analysis and risk assessment activities as directed.
• Complete all assigned tasks within defined access privileges
• Produce a final written report describing approved methods used, findings, and recommendations for remediation.
• The intern will conduct testing only within environments explicitly authorized by the CISO.
• All tools, techniques, and scripts used must be approved by supervising staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An equivalent to bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities of position duties and responsibilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot system issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive data and information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to collect, analyze, and interpret application process problems and technology needs; to evaluate project performance and manage issues, risk and changes of scope.
• Computer skills to appropriately troubleshoot and alter systems as required.
• Ability to work with and analyze standard
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General Information:

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.