Sacramento Municipal is hiring: Cybersecurity Intern: Year-round in Florin

Apply now Title: Cybersecurity Intern: Year-round Department: Cybersecurity Location: Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899 Category: Student Apply by Date:12/04/2024 Hourly Min: $22.89per hour Hourly Max: $27.89per hour SMUD's Cybersecurity employees are a team of innovative professionals with a passion for doing what SMUD does best - keeping the lights on for our community, and we're looking for people who want to come operate in an inclusive atmosphere where collaboration and continuous improvement are our core to how we operate. SMUD's Cybersecurity department is responsible for continually improving SMUD's cybersecurity risk posture and protect our people, processes, and technology through an organization-wide risk management approach. Our cybersecurity policies and procedures provide a framework to safeguard information and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, and destruction. What the intern will do: Analyze reported phishing emails Triage service desk tickets Review threat intelligence feeds Perform analysis of security events and incidents What the intern will learn Exposure to cybersecurity at a large enterprise organization Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity standards/framework Exposure to real-world cyber security risks About SMUD's College Internship Program SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills. SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2021 Top Virtual Internship Program Award from Interns 2 Pros along with Microsoft, PwC, ViacomCBS, and NASA. Purpose Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in alignment with their educational disciplines. Nature and Scope The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely related to the employee's academic major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Duties and Responsibilities Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. May locate sources of information; collect and organize data. Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action. May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs. May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports. May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision. Required Education Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments. Desirable Qualifications Major: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar major Junior or Senior standing Good communication skills IT or cybersecurity-related coursework Cybersecurity certifications Physical Requirements Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Application Deadline : It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM (PST) on the deadline listed below in this job posting. It is highly encouraged that applications are submitted well before the due date and time mentioned to make sure that it is submitted successfully. Official SMUD Title: STEM Student Assistant Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when/if requested to come in. To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD. Students must be enrolled as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units, and received at least a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester/quarter. Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future. Such sponsorship is not needed for citizens, a U.S. National, a permanent resident, or one granted refuge or asylum status by the U.S. government. Visa holders typically require sponsorship in one form or another at some point in time. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are a part of who we are and how we do things. Supporting efforts that promote pay equality is part of that. Salary placement for the selected candidate will be determined in alignment with the California Equal Pay Act or the applicable MOU. Determination for salary placement of internal candidates will be made without respect to current classification or compensation, and will be based upon the candidate's qualifications as compared to those performing substantially similar work. In the event there is a guaranteed pay progression outlined in an applicable MOU, the MOU takes precedence. SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Req ID: 1815 Apply now