Job Description
Requisition No: 851152
Agency: Multiple
Working Title: Internship
Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency
Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026
Cybersecurity Analyst/Specialist Internship State of Florida Opportunities are located throughout Florida Internship Overview and Responsibilities: The State of Florida is seeking motivated individuals to join our workforce. Our agencies are looking for bright, highly motivated college students and recent graduates to participate in a unique opportunity to gain experience firsthand in the operations of state government while obtaining valuable on-the-job training. As a cybersecurity intern, responsibilities may include the following:
- Participate in the investigatory process with mission partners by identifying root causes for security events by evaluating anomalous activity and tuning for frequent false positives.
- Support forensic analysis of network packet captures, live memory captures and drive acquisitions, malware, as well as logs from various types of security sensors, applications, and operating systems.
- Assist in the development, refinement, and documentation of processes, metrics, and templates to enhance the effectiveness of operational procedures.
- Participate in risk management activities such as identifying, tracking, and documenting potential IT and cybersecurity risks, while supporting the development of mitigation strategies and risk assessments.
Applications are accepted year-round. Internships may be paid or unpaid and there is no guarantee of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently as well as with others.
- High level of accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Basic knowledge of various operating systems.
- Basic knowledge of security protocols, best practices and common vulnerabilities.
Minimum Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled or graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program.
- Basic understanding of or experience with information security operations is desirable.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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