Cybersecurity Analyst Intern - ITD (Cybersecurity Governance)

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a paid intern to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern for our Cybersecurity Governance team at TxDOT's Stassney campus in Austin, Texas. This intern will be assisting the team developing and maintaining cybersecurity policy, managing enterprise risk, supporting security audits, building and maintaining security metrics and reports, learning how to use a broad suite of security tools, and learning what it takes to keep the TxDOT safe from billions of cyber threats targeting TxDOT every year.

During the summer the intern must be able to work in person at the Stassney Campus Monday through Friday during the day. During the school year the intern would be expected to work 20 hours a week.

The ideal candidate is someone attending college to go into the Cybersecurity career field that is looking to get a jump start on their career now.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. Assists in transportation engineering support work such as construction or maintenance inspection, structural construction or maintenance, laboratory work, landscaping, surveying or engineering data collection, operating data collection equipment, and other entry-level engineering support work. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

- Develop plans to safeguard computer configuration and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification,

destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

- Participates in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

- Design, automate, manage, and deploy security applications and infrastructure program activities.

- Assists in monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts from security tools and information systems.

- Helps triage incidents and escalate findings with clear documentation. Supports security assessments, vulnerability and

configuration reviews, basic log analysis, and verification of remediation actions.

- Supports security assessments, vulnerability and configuration reviews, basic log analysis, and verification of

remediation actions.

- Works with technical teams to resolve non-standard issues, learns agency standards and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

Other Conditions:

• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include
• a trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  
  
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.