Paid College Intern - Privacy Team (Office of Information Security and Privacy

Paid College Intern - Privacy Team (Office of Information Security and Privacy)

Organization:
Administrative Services

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Olivia Pratt, olivia.pratto.gov

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $17.00 - $24.00

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

40

Classified Indicator:
Unclassified

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Internship

Technical

Skills:

Computer Literacy, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

Job Description

What you'll do:

Works with the Privacy Team:

• Assists in conducting privacy impact assessments
• Assists with monitoring privacy issues & organization of office research
• Researches & writes analyses covering privacy, information security & technology legal issues
• Documenting processes, work, & activities
• Assists in measuring the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities
• Supports penetration testing on networks, systems or elements of systems
• Assists to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability & configuration data
• Assists in the preparation of vulnerability reports that identify technical & procedural findings, & provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions
• Assists with responding to & investigating security incidents
• Compiles data & creates reports
• Assists with monitoring of security systems
• Assists with the tuning of security software
• Assists with documenting Security Incident Response Team processes & procedures

Performs other related duties as needed:

• Represents the Office of Information Security & Privacy to internal & external customers
• Completes specific training requirements
• Keeps up to date on current threats & vulnerabilities
• Monitors changes in cybersecurity related policy, regulation & law

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Basic system administration, network, & operating system hardening techniques
• Public administration
• Legal fundaments
• New & emerging IT & information security technologies*

Skills:

• Operation of microcomputers & peripheral equipment
• Use of Office Suite software

Abilities:

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions
• Interpret a variety of instructions in written or oral form
• Deal with many variables & determine specific actions
• Organize information from a variety of sources into clear, concise, accurate & meaningful summaries
• Communicate orally & in writing on technical & non-technical matters
• Use proper research methods in gathering data.

Preferred major of study:
Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Law

Preferred completed course work:
Privacy/Information Security law, information systems concepts
* Developed after employment.

Supplemental Information

The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status, which is determined by the college or university:

• Undergraduate Students: $17.00 to $20.00/hr.
• Graduate Students: $21.00 to $24.00/hr.

When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the qualifications outlined on this job posting. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period.

Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period. The Ohio Department of Administrative Services does not provide…