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Security Engineering Summer Intern

About New York City Cyber Command

New York City Cyber Command (NYC3) was created in 2017 by Executive Order to lead the city’s cyber defense efforts, working across more than 100 agencies and offices to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats. New York City Cyber Command (NYC3) is committed to protecting City infrastructure and critical systems from cyber threats, and helping residents become safer in their digital lives.

As the organization defending the largest municipality in the country, NYC3 is charged with directing citywide incident response, setting citywide cybersecurity policies and standards, and working with city agencies to strengthen their cyber defenses. 

About the Position
We are seeking a motivated Security Engineering Intern to support our mission during the summer 2020 term. Under the supervision of the Chief Security Architect or the Chief of Cyber Programs, the Security Engineering Intern will assist in the implementation of the organization’s security initiatives across the City. As a Security Engineering Intern you can be a generalist or specialize in one of three areas: network security, email security, or identity & access management. Candidates will be expected to: 

  • Assist with technical security assessments as part of an audit team
  • Install, configure, and administer dedicated cybersecurity technologies 
  • Assist in security vendor assessments and proofs-of-concept 
  • Assist in developing and documenting processes and procedures for common security architecture activities
  • Automate common and redundant security tasks 

Eligibility Requirements for Summer Interns
  • Students who will be enrolled full-time during the Fall 2020 semester in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited institution

All internship applications must include a resume/CV and a cover letter in order to be considered. The cover letter should explain why you are interested in the position and why you are the best candidate. The cover letter should not simply repeat the information available on your resume/CV. 

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge
  • Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with coursework in cybersecurity
  • Pursuing a degree in Information Security or Cybersecurity
  • Coursework in network administration, network engineering, or network security
  • Coursework in at least three of the following areas: Cloud Computing, Secure Cloud Architecture, System Administration, Operating System Concepts, Enterprise Architecture, Access Controls & Identity Management, Cryptography, Threats & Vulnerabilities, Host Security, Compliance & Operational Security, Risk Management
  • Basic knowledge of core cybersecurity technologies 
  • Experience programming/scripting in at least one language (C++, Python, Java, C#, Perl, etc)
  • Certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ are a bonus
  • Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training

SPECIAL NOTE
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, this opportunity will be remote. Internship will be unpaid and interns must show proof of their university giving academic credit or funding from their university or authorized 3rd party. The length of this full time, 35 hour per week internship will be no longer than 12 weeks.