Information Security Analyst Intern - Richmond, United States - Virginia Jobs

Description

Title: Information Security Analyst Intern (Wage No Benefits) DSPW0160


State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist I


Hiring Range: The wage rate is negotiable from $23.50 and commensurate with experience.


Pay Band: 4


Agency: Department of State Police


Location:North Chesterfield, Virginia


Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G


Job Duties
We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators.

As a member of the Virginia State Police family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission.

Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with the Virginia State Police

Established in 1932, the Virginia State Police has grown to be the largest police department in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

As the mission of the Department has continued to expand, our workforce continues to grow.

We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become best in class.

We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our diverse team.

In addition, the Virginia State Police supports its personnel through a comprehensive, holistic Wellness Program.

From our Therapy Dog, Piper, to full-time peer support, our wellness staff teaches and coaches "cognitive fitness" for all employees every step of the way.

Our Wellness Program fosters a welcoming, peer-oriented, inclusive environment with the resources to support our employees throughout their entire VSP career.

We are committed to providing the best so you can be at your best

Contact Human Resources for additional details.

• Maintains, operates, monitors, and modifies existing security systems software.
• Develops operational metrics related to Information Security systems.
• Evaluates current processes and procedures for inefficiencies and make improvement recommendations.
• Performs follow-up procedures related to recommendations.
• Maintains documentation in a consistent format.
• Develops Phishing Campaigns.
• Assists with forensics analysis and fact gathering.
• Conducts web application and penetration testing.
• Assists with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for specific applications, services, networks, and servers as required.
• Assists with applications/tools including but not limited to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), BurpSuite, e-mail gateway protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software and tools.
• Records and tracks Information Technology (IT) security incidents, including but not limited to copyright violations, compromised accounts, e-mail threats, and abuse reports from various sources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Open Web Application Security (OWASP) - Web Security, JAVA/Python, LAN/WAN networking, Cloud-based technologies, System Administration (Windows/UNIX based platforms), firewall, design, implementation, computer forensic techniques, databases, web, and mail services.
• Skill in operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to uphold, enforce, and abide by all Virginia State Police's Information Security policies.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writings.
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
• Must be available 20-29 hours each week.
• Preference given to students enrolled in academic programs such as Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.

Additional Considerations
N/A


Special Instructions
A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SHALL BE REQUIRED OF EACH SELECTED APPLICANT

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable.

The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P.M.

on May 27, 2024. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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