Diablo Canyon Power Plant Cyber Intern

PG&E • Avila Beach, CA

270d • $22 - $36

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Intern will be responsible for managing and supporting our cyber security resource office (CSRO). This office primarily performs work to support plant maintenance by managing the checking-in and out, malware scanning, cyber hardening, and troubleshooting of portable media and mobile devices. The CSRO is also responsible for performing vulnerability scans of digital assets, auditing of digital asset configuration, and performing cyber-related periodic activities such as updating malware signature and definition files. The CSRO regularly interfaces and collaborates with multiple departments including Instrumentation & Controls technicians, Engineering, Security, Operations, Work Planning, and Scheduling. The position may also work in Special Projects related to the DCPP cyber security program or Cal Poly Critical Infrastructure Cyber Lab.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent experience.
• Students must be continuing their education towards their degree during and/or after the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in IT-Information Technology security, multi-platform, or related.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, SharePoint, Security tools.
• Self-motivated with an attitude of continuous personal improvement.
• Able to follow Safety First principles.
• Results driven and customer focused.
• Attention to work quality and research driven.
• Effective communication to peers and clients.
• Able to balance workload and priorities.
• Multi-Platform knowledge (UNIX/LINUX, Windows Servers/Desktops, Cisco or Palo Alto hardware, etc.).
• Ability to influence and lead behavior change.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Portable Media & Mobile Devices (PMMD) for use in plant maintenance.
• Auditing and complying with PMMD procedures and processes.
• Performing laptop hardening based on benchmarks and procedures.
• Maintaining malware scanning tools and kiosks.
• Performing sanitization & disposal of digital plant equipment.
• Supporting plant personnel with generic IT-related troubleshooting.
• Managing malware definition and signature updates on cyber tools.
• Performing configuration backup, auditing, and validation.
• Perform ongoing maintenance activities related to cyber security.

Benefits

• Hourly rate for this position ranges from $22.77 to $36.42.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree