Cybersecurity Intern

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in monitoring and investigating of the Roanoke County I.T. infrastructure and cybersecurity systems i.e. SIEM, EPP, Firewalls, Network monitoring, anti-malware, intrusion detection, etc. for cyber-attacks, develop TTPs/Indicators of Compromise.
• Work with the Cybersecurity team in vulnerability assessments for specific applications, services, networks and servers as required.
• Assist the Cybersecurity Operations team to review and track vulnerabilities identified.
• Help the Cybersecurity Operations team to respond to cybersecurity events.
• Work hand in hand with the Cybersecurity team on various projects: cybersecurity, forensic analysis, audits, risk assessments and penetration tests, etc.
• Review and analyze possible new cybersecurity applications/tools for purchase and future deployment.
• Work with the Cybersecurity team in performing compliance audits against enterprise security controls.
• Help create runbooks, playbooks, security guidelines, and procedures.
• Review, gather and create documentation and metrics for different areas of the security stack.
• Assist in research on cybersecurity topics relevant to cybersecurity and similar industry threats.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Education:

• Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Pursing an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: Currently enrolled and taking classes in a Cybersecurity degree program.

Experience:

• Required: None
• Preferred: At least one-year related experience and/or training in Cybersecurity.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Required: Valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Eager to learn new technology, process and procedures integrating existing skills within the Roanoke County Cybersecurity mission.
• Organized and able to maintain several projects at one time
• Possess a desire to immerse yourself in Cybersecurity problem solving to secure Roanoke County’s I.T. Enterprise and sensitive information.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, including preparing correspondence, written reports, and briefs, comfortable with technical writing, as well as public speaking
• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking initiative to solve complex problems
• Knowledge of the use and application of the Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Basic understanding of Cybersecurity
• Ability to analyze information using different tools and applications
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and staff.

Additional Requirements:

• Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.
• Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

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