Security Engineering Intern

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Chelsea, MA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is the lead enterprise technology organization for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Charged with driving the ongoing alignment of business and technology across the Commonwealth’s Executive Branch, EOTSS oversees and manages the enterprise technology, digital infrastructure and services, as well as the Commonwealth Security Operations Center and an enterprise Standard Operating Environment that includes an information security and risk management framework for over 125 state agencies and over 43,000 state employees. We directly serve our constituents by providing digital services and tools that enable taxpayers, drivers, businesses, visitors, families and other citizens to do business with the Commonwealth in a way that makes every interaction with government easier, faster, and more secure. Our Mission: We provide technology leadership across the Commonwealth to enhance the quality of public service and foster positive community outcomes. About the Role EOTSS is seeking to hire a Security Engineering Intern to join the EOTSS Security Engineering Team. The EOTSS Security Engineering Team provides reliable Network Services and support to all Commonwealth of Massachusetts customers. The security services provided by the team include network security design, implementation, installation, and management. The Security Engineering Team is especially skilled in and specializes in complex routing configurations, wireless networking, and the use of Visio for creating diagrams in support of the infrastructure for best Security practices. The team provides Tier two support to the Network Operations Team and routinely joins Major Incident conference bridges to help with troubleshooting incidents to their resolution. The Security Engineering Intern will learn what it is like to be part of day-to-day operations. The intern will observe and participate in various incidents and change management processes. The intern will also have exposure to documentation and diagram updates. The intern will work closely with our Network Analysts, Security Engineering, and Network Engineers with asset inventory reconciliation and helping support day to day operations. The primary work location for this role will be 200 Arlington Street Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8AM to 4PM EST. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed. This internship is a part-time opportunity, requiring approximately 22.5 hours per week, though we are open to considering candidates interested in a greater commitment. Applicants must be currently enrolled students at a higher education institution.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of TCP IP (IP addressing)
Understanding of network concepts
Local Area networks (LAN)
Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Network Management
Basic Network security concepts
Ability to read and write scripts in a modern language (pearl, python, ect)
Working knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Customer service skills
Excellent communication and writing skills
Self-motivated and ability to learn quickly
Ability to prioritize work/specific incidents

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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