Cyber Security Co-Op

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Braintree, MA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (“MSLC”) Summer Internship Program provides emerging leaders with the opportunity to build a foundational understanding of career pathways in public service through experiential learning opportunities.
The Cyber Security Co-Op opportunity runs from 5/18/2026 – 12/24/2026; however, the selected candidate will join their fellow cohorts in attending weekly development workshops, volunteer experiences, and mentoring opportunities from June – August as part of the MSLC’s Summer Internship Program. All students will conclude the program with a final presentation to showcase the insights they’ve developed over the summer.
The objective of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (“MSLC”) Cyber Security department is to establish and maintain a solid foundation for cyber security and compliance management to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to MSLC environment, ensure regulatory compliance, protect the reputation and brand of MSLC, establish a culture of accountability and increasing the level of awareness of all personnel. The Cyber Security department ensures that players experience a secure, world-class product.
The Cyber Security Co-Op opportunity offers entry-level professional experience to graduate students seeking a career in cyber.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Our telecommute policy requires a minimum of 2 days/week in the office. One of those days must be either a Monday or a Friday. Additional in-office days may be required for job training and/or meetings.
The mission of The Lottery is to:
Secure the integrity of our games;
Protect the well-being of our customers;
Maximize revenues returned to the Commonwealth for the benefit of our cities and towns.
Since selling its first ticket in 1972, the Mass Lottery has generated over $161 billion in revenues, awarded over $114 billion in prizes, returned over $34 billion in net profit to the Commonwealth for unrestricted local aid provided to cities and towns, and paid over $9.2 billion in commissions and bonuses to its statewide network of retailers. More information can be found on our website at https://www.masslottery.com/.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2026. INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED IN MARCH.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate student with prior coursework or work experience in Cyber Security or Information Security Management.
• Understanding of security principles and practices
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Investigate and document cyber security incidents in the Mass Lottery computer systems.
• Document process and procedures that govern the discovery, investigation, and remediation of security incidents.
• Assist the Cyber team in day-to-day operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees