INFORMATION SECURTY INTERN

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY YOUR PARTNER FOR A STRONGER ARIZONA. DES WORKS WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, ADVOCATES AND STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS TO REALIZE OUR COLLECTIVE VISION: A THRIVING ARIZONA. DES SERVES MORE THAN 3 MILLION ARIZONANS. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. INFORMATION SECURTY INTERN Job Location: DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 1400 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, PHONIX, ARIZONA 85007 Posting Details: SALARY: $16.50  GRADE: 4 CLOSING DATE: APRIL 19, 2026 Job Summary: Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov [https://des.az.gov/]; or click on the link here [https://youtu.be/EjLhFs6kqmE] to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Technology Services, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as an Intern. This position will serve as an Information Security Intern. This position applies threat assessment and investigative skills in a highly technical setting to locate malware and cyber threats on a large enterprise network, notify affected end users or division contact, generate reports and metric criteria, offer assistance and explanations of threats to end users as needed. The Information Security Intern also collaborates on policy and compliance reviews under the guidance of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) supervision and may perform application research, reporting, and reviews. This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.   Job Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Gaining hands on practical experience of cyber operations and other IT department responsibilities. • Providing tier one support to deliver appropriate action and resolutions on incidents and events. • Developing skills and procedures to effectively identify, detect, contain, eradicate, recover, and document cyber incidents in an enterprise environment to effectively defend against cyber threats. • Learning essential cyber security activities relative to their impact on staff safety and security, and recommending appropriate communication, applying specific protocols, and practices to reduce staff risk and vulnerability. • Assist with identifying appropriate security mitigations, vulnerability scanning and reporting and presenting any concerns. • Performing malware and cyber threat hunting, Security analytic tool best practices, vulnerability scanning, and reporting. • Utilizing tools and resources to locate cyber threats, working with a team of people with a cyber security focus, providing regular updates, and contributing to team success with ongoing projects. • Attending meetings and offering input and suggestions when appropriate. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • Information security fundamentals. • Networking fundamentals (OSI layers, firewalls, and TCP/IP stack). • Basic database operations, operating systems, information security essentials, and scripting languages. Skills In: • Being detail orientated, critical thinking, and working in a fast-paced technical setting. • Customer service. • Interpersonal, written and oral communications. Ability to: • Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks. • Work collaboratively to build strong relationships within the organization. Selective Preference(s): N/A Pre-Employment Requirements: • Employee shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969. • Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. • Must provide a letter of recommendation from a Professor or Guidance Counselor. • All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). • Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. • This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements [https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf]. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans • 10 paid holidays per year • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. • Deferred compensation plan • Wellness plans • Tuition Reimbursement • Stipend Opportunities • Infant at Work Program • Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy • Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here [https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page [https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers] Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us: For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at (480) 536-3791 or email OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 536-3791 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.