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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
| General |
| Job Title: | Summer Intern, Cyber Security | Job Code: | A0097 |
| Supervises Directly: | No | ||
| New or Revised: | New | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
| Date Last Revised: | 12/2/2024 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union | |
| Department Name and Division: | Cyber Security, Information Technology | Salary Schedule: | Intern |
| Cost Center Code: | 601000 | Grade: | Intern |
| Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Cyber Security Analyst |
| EEO Code: | Choose an item.Administrative Support | Work Format | Hybrid |
| Who We Are & What We Do: |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
| Role Description: |
The Cyber Security Intern will support the Information Technology team in monitoring, analyzing, and detecting cyber events of interest. This includes identifying inbound and outbound IT assets and monitoring Operational Technology (OT) systems such as SCADA and PCS for any cyber threats. The intern will work closely with other teams to improve the security posture and gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: |
As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:
- A real-world experience on exciting projects
- Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders
- Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
- Performance of other work-related duties as needed
Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Leverage Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems to monitor cyber events.
- Learn fundamental programming languages like KQL (Kusto Query Language).
- Monitor Operational Technology (SCADA/PCS) systems for potential cyber events and vulnerabilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable
Key Working Relationships:
| Skills & Qualifications: |
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
| Required Experience: | |
| A strong desire to learn and grow within the cybersecurity field. | |
| Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. | |
| Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. | |
| Minimum Education Requirements: | |
| Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program | |
| Must have at least 30 credit hours complete | |
| Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average | |
| Required Skills: | |
| Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. | |
| Experience with network discovery tools. | |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: | |
| Not appliable | |
| Required Languages: | |
| English | |
| Physical Requirements: | |
| Ability to lift 50 lbs. |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| Entry-level experience in cybersecurity |
| Currently enrolled in training (college or skillset training) in relevant areas of cybersecurity |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Cybersecurity |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Knowledge of KQL, Python, Power BI |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
| Your Experience at DC Water: |
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.
- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.
