Intern - Reliability Standards Compliance

Reliability Standards Compliance Department (RSC) Intern Job description

Job Description: The intern will assist the RSC Department with duties as assigned and collaborate with other working groups to provide support as needed.

Reliability Standards Compliance:

- Assist with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards audits

- Perform Procedural Reviews of critical functions including but not limited to:

- Review Windows Active Directory settings and recommend changes if necessary.

- Perform Network Access Reviews and recommend changes if necessary.

- Assist in creation or review of network drawings.

- Assist in creation and inventory of Corporate Level Policies consistent with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls framework, including review of policies in the Cyber Security Strategic Plan.

- Participate in Cybersecurity Initiatives such as recommending enhanced security controls for the different segments of the utility.

Resources:

The RSC Team, and primarily the CyberSecurity Compliance Analyst will support the intern and help answer questions as they arise. The RSC Team meets on a weekly basis to discuss progress in assigned areas and determine if additional resources are required for completion of assigned tasks.

Time Frame:

The intern is projected to work 40 hours/week for approximately 9-10 weeks beginning in late May, but some scheduled time off could be arranged within that timeframe.

Outcome:

Develop an understanding of Reliability Standards Compliance and CyberSecurity Processes within the utility.

Qualifications:

- Pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Good judgment and reasoning skills

- Problem identification, analysis, and solving