Cybersecurity Intern

Salary : $18.00 Hourly

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Temporary Part-Time

Job Number : 25-02565

Department : Dept of Public Safety

Division : National Guard

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Max Number of Applicants : 70

Job Class Title : Intern

Position Number : 00000000

Section : North Carolina National Gurad

Salary Grade : NA

Description of Work

Are you a college student (or recent college graduate) looking for an internship in cybersecurity? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS).

This internship is located with the North Carolina National Guard, a division of DPS. The Cybersecurity Intern will work closely with various IT Teams to reduce the risk of malicious activity and threats. The internship will provide student with direct exposure in one or more areas of cybersecurity with real world deliverables. The intern will aid with security projects and initiatives as needed and research best practices and trends in the cybersecurity and privacy fields. This role will be based in Raleigh, NC.

About the NCNG Cyber Team

NCNG's cyber team provides continuous cyber support to the State's critical infrastructure, networks, and data from cyber threats by providing responsive and effective cybersecurity capabilities. NCNG partners with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial organizations to provide proactive and reactive assistance to ensure critical assets are protected and secured against malicious actors. NCNG's cyber team provides superior cyber defense and security capabilities in order to protect our nation's critical infrastructure and assets. NCNG will leverage the team's expertise, agility, and readiness to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in support of federal agencies and our country's cybersecurity posture.

This internship is expected to start on May 19, 2025, and continue through July 25, 2025. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week), Monday -Friday. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s).

Please Note : The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor / professor before being hired.

This internship will be posted until February 28, 2025 OR until position is filled .

Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State's temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit for employment information.

The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment / attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application : answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application .A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resource s

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.)

• General knowledge, or coursework in cybersecurity or information technology, solid practical hands-on experience with computers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov / experience-guide for details.

This internship is for applicants currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Business, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related Computer Science field. Recent graduates (within the last 6 months) will also be considered.

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s).

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

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Military Experience

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tameka Judd (Program Manager, Talent Engagement and Internships) at 373-219-4934 or Laura Holloway at 919-457-1208.

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NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

Applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job vacancy announcement in order to be deemed qualified. I understand that my application MUST reflect a complete work history, and include all education and certifications / credentials. A resume is not a substitution for a completed application. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process, and that all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

This internship is for applicants currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Business, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related Computer Science field. Recent graduates (within the last 6 months) will also be considered. Do you meet this criteria?

What is your college major?

Did you attach an unofficial college transcript? (A transcript is required to determine eligibility for this internship.)

Did you attach a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or college advisor / professor? (The selected intern will need to provide this information before being hired.)

Please describe your knowledge of cybersecurity or information technology, as gained by college coursework and / or experience with computers. If none, enter NA.

Have you interned with the NC Department of Public Safety in the past?

How did you learn about this internship opportunity?

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