What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Intern - Lumbee River EMC position at Lensa?
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Description
Position Title : Cybersecurity Intern
Position Location: Lumbee River EMC - 6090 NC-711, Pembroke, NC 28372
Division : BITS
Summary Description
The Cybersecurity intern must be actively enrolled in a Cybersecurity or approved Computer Science Degree program with an emphasis on Cybersecurity. The interns will be exposed to cybersecurity tooling that is used by assigned electric cooperatives and will be taught how to respond to alerts as well as configuration changes and other adjustments as approved by assigned managers. Interns will learn about cybersecurity assessments and conduct mitigation and new assessments as required. There will be exposure and education to the importance of cybersecurity for day-to-day operations as well as long term impacts. The Cybersecurity intern will be encouraged to make pro-active recommendations as they learn the environment to help mature the existing cybersecurity program. Interns will also be responsible for creating a presentation at the end of the internship to demonstrate knowledge gained and benefit provided. Interns will also be responsible for completing any required work for credit within their degree program.
Academic And Trade Qualifications
This internship program requires enrollment in an accredited university and active enrollment in a Cybersecurity or approved Computer Science Program with an emphasis on Cybersecurity.
Work Experience
No prior industry work experience required. Experience contributing as a team member is desirable.
Responsibilities
The knowledge requirement for the intern program is what has been gained from the degree program enrolled up to the start of the internship.
Abilities And Skills
A general understanding of computer hardware and software and the importance of securing information within business systems. A strong desire to expand knowledge and understanding around all things related to a formal cybersecurity program. A natural desire to be proactive when recognizing security gaps and a desire to work with a team.
Relationships And Contacts
Daily commuting to Lumbee River EMC office. Work location will be in either normal office conditions or outdoors. Personal Protection Equipment and steel toe boots will be provided.
Company Profile : North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives (http://ncemcs.com/about/ncemc.htm) is the brand for the family of organizations formed to support the state’s 26 local electric cooperatives, including: North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation, the power supplier to many of the electric cooperatives; North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, the cooperatives’ trade association; and Tarheel Electric Membership Association, Inc. (TEMA), a central purchasing and materials- supply cooperative.
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Description
Position Title : Cybersecurity Intern
Position Location: Lumbee River EMC - 6090 NC-711, Pembroke, NC 28372
Division : BITS
Summary Description
The Cybersecurity intern must be actively enrolled in a Cybersecurity or approved Computer Science Degree program with an emphasis on Cybersecurity. The interns will be exposed to cybersecurity tooling that is used by assigned electric cooperatives and will be taught how to respond to alerts as well as configuration changes and other adjustments as approved by assigned managers. Interns will learn about cybersecurity assessments and conduct mitigation and new assessments as required. There will be exposure and education to the importance of cybersecurity for day-to-day operations as well as long term impacts. The Cybersecurity intern will be encouraged to make pro-active recommendations as they learn the environment to help mature the existing cybersecurity program. Interns will also be responsible for creating a presentation at the end of the internship to demonstrate knowledge gained and benefit provided. Interns will also be responsible for completing any required work for credit within their degree program.
Academic And Trade Qualifications
This internship program requires enrollment in an accredited university and active enrollment in a Cybersecurity or approved Computer Science Program with an emphasis on Cybersecurity.
Work Experience
No prior industry work experience required. Experience contributing as a team member is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Meet with Lumbee River EMC to discuss project assignments, milestones, and deadlines.
- Work under the supervision of Lumbee River EMC staff member to complete project assignments.
- Apply technical problem-solving cybersecurity skills to recommend and implement improvements to existing processes.
- Responsible for making pro-active recommendations to any current cybersecurity environment.
- Communicating research and results to management through reports and development of presentations.
The knowledge requirement for the intern program is what has been gained from the degree program enrolled up to the start of the internship.
Abilities And Skills
A general understanding of computer hardware and software and the importance of securing information within business systems. A strong desire to expand knowledge and understanding around all things related to a formal cybersecurity program. A natural desire to be proactive when recognizing security gaps and a desire to work with a team.
Relationships And Contacts
- Reports to: Director of Cybersecurity at NCEMC and a staff member at Lumbee River EMC who will provide work assignments and provide guidance with projects.
- Internal Relationships: Responsible for maintaining internal relationships with the assigned cooperative staff and leadership.
Daily commuting to Lumbee River EMC office. Work location will be in either normal office conditions or outdoors. Personal Protection Equipment and steel toe boots will be provided.
Company Profile : North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives (http://ncemcs.com/about/ncemc.htm) is the brand for the family of organizations formed to support the state’s 26 local electric cooperatives, including: North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation, the power supplier to many of the electric cooperatives; North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, the cooperatives’ trade association; and Tarheel Electric Membership Association, Inc. (TEMA), a central purchasing and materials- supply cooperative.
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com