Position Information

Functional TitleStudent Intern - Cyber Security

Recruitment Category TypeStudent Intern

Functional CategoryStudent Intern

GradeGS.01

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Requisition NumberSI26-006

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelStaff

Job Code

Job Description Summary

Organization NameIT Strategy & Architecture Services

Reports toSr. Security Analyst

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryTemporary

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule
8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday
Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheStudent Intern - Cyber Securitywill focus on incident and event response, and monitor infrastructure alerts from tools such as Splunk, Sentinel One, DarkTrace, Varonis and Mimecast.

Essential Functions

Work closely with Cyber Security Services Team to gain experience protecting WSSC Water ratepayers, workforce, and networks and data.

Other Functions

Other duties, as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Coursework in Computer Science and/or Cyber Security

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Completion of 2+ years college coursework towards a degree in Computer Science and/or Cybersecurity.

Additional Requirements

Proficient in using MS Office applications

Preferences

Demonstrated basic knowledge of threat intelligence, forensics, log analysis, and/or entry level cyber security certificate (Security Plus)

SalaryCommensurate with education & experience

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please make sure submitted unofficial transcript includes Fall 2025 courses and grades

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student in college or university

Yes

No

* Do you have a 2.5 GPA or higher

Yes

No

* Have you completed 2+ years of college coursework towards a degree in an IT-related discipline

Yes

No

* Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status

Yes

No

Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran

Yes

No

* What dates will you be on spring break

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)

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