Security Assessment Summer Intern
TEMPORARY POSITION
Summer Internship Position will begin June 1, 2025 and end August 8, 2025 (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE:
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. We do not offer housing support however, if you live outside of Austin area and need assistance with housing referrals or housing search support, contact us at 512-475-5310.
**Candidates are highly encouraged to officially apply through the company's application system at:
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047554
Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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About The Division
Information Security Division is dedicated to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical data and systems. We relentlessly defend against cyber threats, cultivate a culture of awareness and drive innovation to protect our organization and its stakeholders.
General description
Join the information Security Division as a Security Assessment Intern! Performs entry-level information security and cybersecurity analysis work. Work involves assisting with cybersecurity risk management and information security work in our agency. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.
Work Hours
Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours may change based upon business need.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Minimum Qualifications
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year.
• Professional or academic experience in cybersecurity, privacy analysis, information security, or process management work.
Preferred Qualifications
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university with major coursework in cybersecurity, information security, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems or related field.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.
In this role you will:
• Assists in using the Cybersecurity Risk Management tool to build out risk register and conduct risk assessments for applications processing confidential data.
• Assists in using Cybersecurity Risk Management tool to support the development of System Security Plans for agency general support systems.
• Monitors and/or may assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure Cybersecurity Risk Management tools are functioning as desired.
• Monitors automated tools that facilitate identification and mitigation of information system risks.
• Provides assistance in researching cybersecurity and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts, and vulnerabilities.
• May assist in reviewing security controls and making recommendations to improve overall security posture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.