Summer College Intern - Cybersecurity

Orange County Transportation Authority • Orange, CA

330d • $19 - $22

About The Position

OCTA's Summer College Intern Program is a ten-week paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of transportation professionals. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. Under direct supervision, students will perform a variety of professional, entry-level duties to obtain practical experience related to their major field of study and interest, and the sponsoring department's current business operations within OCTA and the Transportation Industry. Employment will be full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the ten-week program. The internship will provide hands-on experience in key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. The intern will also actively participate in Incident Investigation and Response, gaining practical skills in analyzing and mitigating security threats. Through guided learning and real-world application, you will develop a strong foundation in cybersecurity best practices and risk management. The intern can expect hands-on experience in cybersecurity practices, exposure to real-world security challenges, and mentorship from industry professionals. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. This position will remain open until it is filled.

Requirements

• College students must be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year college program, at an accredited college or university, and follow a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Students that graduate with their bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2024 or the spring of 2025, are eligible.
• College students enrolled full-time and pursuing a master's degree from an accredited college.
• Desirable degree program for this assignment is Cybersecurity or Information Systems or Information Technology or related discipline.
• College students pursuing a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.
• College students pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must submit most recent college transcript.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supporting cybersecurity areas of Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Data Privacy, Data Protection.
• Assist and participate in Incident Investigation and Response.
• Analyze and mitigate security threats.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree