Apprenticeship| Riverside Community College District - IT Cyber Intern - 18 hours/week

Tomorrow's Talent • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Cybersecurity / Information Technology Intern (Cyber/IT Intern) performs entry-level duties under direct supervision to gain hands-on professional experience and exposure to cybersecurity operations and general IT support. This is a developmental internship-level classification for someone with basic theoretical knowledge of IT systems and fundamentals who is learning to apply those skills in a professional environment. The intern assists with tasks, monitors data sources, and performs routine maintenance. Work is reviewed regularly for accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the intern receives direct and frequent supervision from a District IT professional.

The scheduled hours are 6 hours per day on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, for 18 hours per week. The hourly rate is $20.75. The role is performed in an office environment and may also involve indoor and outdoor areas where networking equipment is located.

Student employees must work according to their pre-arranged schedule, may not work unsupervised, and may not exceed 20 hours per week or 8 hours per day across on-campus positions. Students must maintain the required enrollment and cumulative GPA to remain eligible for employment. Work may not begin until the Student Employment Office issues a hire date in writing to the supervisor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college IT/Cyber pathway, pre-apprenticeship, or apprenticeship program, or taking closely related coursework.
• Coursework completed: CIS 25 (CompTIA A+), CIS 27 (Security+), and CIS 100.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time, communicating clearly, following directions, and respecting privacy.
• Knowledge of basic network traffic concepts and anomalous activity.
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware, operating systems, and baseline software.
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity threats, including phishing, malware, and viruses.
• Knowledge of standard office software and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of fundamental data redundancy and backup principles.
• Ability to identify and report unusual activity or potential vulnerabilities from network data.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic system hardware and software issues.
• Ability to clearly document technical procedures and incident findings.
• Ability to follow established security configuration guidelines and SOPs.
• Ability to conduct functional and connectivity testing under supervision.
• Maintain half-time enrollment: at least 6.00 units in Fall and Spring and at least 3.00 units in Summer and Winter.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher each semester; Federal Work Study recipients must also meet Student Financial Services Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
• Must work under supervision; an area supervisor or RCCD employee must be present at all times.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor external threat feeds and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to stay current on Computer Network Defense (CND) conditions and identify emerging security risks.
• Assist in developing and delivering security training materials based on identified organizational vulnerabilities and evolving external threats.
• Provide entry-level support for system incidents; perform initial triage of security alerts from EDR and SIEM platforms and escalate potential threats.
• Configure and install hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, ensuring devices adhere to baseline security configurations.
• Maintain detailed logs of security incidents and technical workflows in alignment with SOPs and compliance requirements.
• Manage and track the lifecycle of IT resources and equipment to maintain accurate visibility of the organization’s attack surface.
• Provide general technical assistance and hardware/software troubleshooting across departments to maintain operational continuity and minimize downtime.
• Follow assigned work schedules, check in with the area supervisor at the beginning and end of each workday, and complete assignments thoroughly and on time.
• Submit timesheets and report sick days as required by student employment procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed