Virginia Department of Forestry · 1 day ago
Internship-Cybersecurity
Charlottesville, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.50/hr - $16.50/hrThe Virginia Department of Forestry is offering a Cybersecurity Internship for college students in good academic standing or veterans transitioning to civilian roles. This internship provides hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations and information security governance, assisting the IT team with various tasks to strengthen the agency's security posture.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Assist with vulnerability scans and document findings
Support remediation efforts by tracking and verifying corrective actions
Review and update information security policies to ensure compliance with state standards
Assist with audit preparations, including gathering evidence and organizing documentation
Support SharePoint security and governance tasks, such as permission reviews and content security checks
Work with SPLUNK Enterprise Security for security monitoring and incident response
Prepare materials for annual information security training
Participate in information security projects, including risk assessments and process improvements
Perform related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
Interest or exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., SPLUNK) and log analysis
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities
Preferred
Experience in the following software is preferred: Microsoft365 (Word/Excel/SharePoint), SPLUNK, basic scripting knowledge
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, SIEM platforms, policy review or audit processes is a plus but not required
Company
Virginia Department of Forestry
The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) manages state forests, suppresses wildland fires, serves forest landowners, and ensures a sustainable, healthy forest resource for the Commonwealth.
Founded in 1914Charlottesville, Virginia, US
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Habel, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
Molly O'Liddy
Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator
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