Information Security Intern

Overview of the City of Philadelphia

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career.

From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

Benefits - We care about your well being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia Airport is a dynamic place to work. It is the only major airport serving the 7th largest metropolitan area in the United States and is one of the busiest airports in the country. The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation oversees both Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Airport (PNE), the city’s general aviation reliever airport. The airport system operates through the Aviation Fund, which is an enterprise fund of the City of Philadelphia and is completely self-sustaining using no local taxpayer dollars to operate. Learn more about the airport at www.phl.org.

Our Mission: Proudly connecting Philadelphia with the world

Our Vision: World-class global gateway of choice

Our Values:

• People First - Our employees, stakeholders and passengers

• Respect - To our customers and our environment

• Integrity - We hold ourselves responsible for what we do, say, and think

• Diversity – Purposefully Inclusive and accepting of all

• Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service, innovation, and efficiency

Philadelphia Airport has won numerous awards for quality, diversity, and innovation:

· 2022 Stevie Awards Silver Recognition for Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion

· 2022 Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE-NEC) Diversity,

Equity, and Inclusion Award

· 2022 Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE-NEC) Honorable

Mention, Airfield Project of the Year: Terminal D/E Apron Repairs

· 2022 Airports Going Green (AGG) – Outstanding Sustainability Infrastructure Development Award

for PHL Apron Project

· 2022 Shaw Contract Certificate of Appreciation – Sustainability and Carpet Recycling Efforts

· 2022 Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Philadelphia Chapter's Diversity Award –

Commitment to Advancing Diversity in Leadership Roles for Women

Work-Life

6 months, Hours: Full-time; Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Summary

Students who are interested in this program will gain experience in aviation cybersecurity and data security. Interns will be working at a large hub international airport and participating in hands on monitoring of cybersecurity systems used daily by the Information Security team. Assignments will include:

· Monitoring the airport’s suite of cybersecurity tools for threats to airport systems.

· Assisting with report generation and analysis including user access reports, security awareness training

reports, system vulnerability reports.

· Assisting the Information Security team with new network monitoring projects.

· Assist with cyber incident response activities such as report writing, artifact gathering.

· Performing IT risk assessments.

· Performing other threat assessments.

Essential Functions

1. Assisting the Cyber Security Operations function

2. Report writing

3. Vulnerability research and analysis

4. Special projects

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills and Abilities:

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

· Strong attention to detail

· Critical thinking skills

· Ability to conduct research

· Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Proficiency in MS Windows 10

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

· College Junior or Senior

· College students: Latest transcript required

· (1) Letter of recommendation

· Must pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) clearance.

· *Must pass and maintain AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance for Operation positions.

· Applicants aged 18 years and older must complete a medical assessment, including a drug test.

Additional requirements:

· Desire to pursue a career in Cybersecurity

· Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

· Works well in collaborative environments