Cybersecurity Analyst Intern - ITD (Cybersecurity Risk) - (2602041)
Position Information
TxDOT is looking for a paid intern to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern for our Cybersecurity Risk team at TxDOT's Stassney campus in Austin, Texas. This intern will be assisting the risk team protecting conducting security assessments, developing configuration baselines, learning how to use a broad suite of security tools, and learning what it takes to keep the TxDOT safe from billions of cyber threats targeting TxDOT every year.
During the summer the intern must be able to work in person at the Stassney Campus Monday through Friday during the day. During the school year the intern would be expected to work 20 hours a week.
The ideal candidate is someone attending college to go into the Cybersecurity career field that is looking to get a jump start on their career now.
Minimum Salary: 18.00
Maximum Salary: 21.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744
Travel: No
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: During Summer, Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day. During School year 20 hours a week flexible.
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. Assists in transportation engineering support work such as construction or maintenance inspection, structural construction or maintenance, laboratory work, landscaping, surveying or engineering data collection, operating data collection equipment, and other entry-level engineering support work. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties:- Develop plans to safeguard computer configuration and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification,
destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Design, automate, manage, and deploy security applications and infrastructure program activities.
- Assists in monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts from security tools and information systems.
- Helps triage incidents and escalate findings with clear documentation. Supports security assessments, vulnerability and
configuration reviews, basic log analysis, and verification of remediation actions.
- Supports security assessments, vulnerability and configuration reviews, basic log analysis, and verification of
remediation actions.
- Works with technical teams to resolve non-standard issues, learns agency standards and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.
Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include
a trade/vocational school.
Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Employee Status: Temporary
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 13, 2026, 9:38:15 AM
Unposting Date: Aug 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Engineering Aide
State Job Code/s: 2119
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
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Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
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