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Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited institution with permission to participate. With this project, you'll support an Information Technology-based project.

Overview

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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$0 - $0 without compensation
Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Promotion potential
00
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Part-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Internships
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
260048SS-13067674-CS
Control number
885486800

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Clarification from the agency

Students enrolled or accepted for enrollment during the current or next upcoming semester in a degree-seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an Accredited/Qualifying Educational Institution, on full or half-time basis.

Duties

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Project Overview:
The student intern- Cybersecurity Specialist will support the Railroad Retirement Board's cybersecurity program through a project focused on cybersecurity policy, compliance, and Security Operations Center (SOC) activities. The project provides hands-on experience supporting federal information security and cybersecurity risk management initiatives.

As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will:

  • Assist with developing, reviewing, and documenting cybersecurity policies, procedures and guidance.
  • Support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with cybersecurity compliance and risk management activities.
  • Assist with Security Operation Center activities, including monitoring and documenting cybersecurity events and alerts.
  • Conduct research and analysis on federal cybersecurity requirements, emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • All selectees must sign a Semester of Service Agreement.
  • Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
  • Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
  • Commit to volunteering 8 – 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
  • Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution.
  • Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
  • Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should have:

  • Technical knowledge of basic cybersecurity and information security concepts and principles.
  • Technical knowledge of cybersecurity polices, standards, compliance, or risk management concepts.
  • Technical skills in analyzing cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, or security-related information.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

You may view the questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13067674

Railroad Retirement Board

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is an independent Federal agency established nearly 90 years ago under President Roosevelt's New Deal legislation. Created separate from (but similar to) the social security program for America's workforce, the RRB administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits for railroad retirees, workers, and their families.

We are the only Federal agency headquartered in downtown Chicago, with 53 field offices nationwide. Our dedicated staff works across a variety of career fields, including information technology, benefit program operations, accounting, finance, and law. Whatever the job title, every position within the RRB contributes to our proud tradition of excellent customer service -- a hallmark of the RRB since its inception in 1935.

Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced professional seeking a career change, consider joining the RRB for challenging work that is truly meaningful.

Agency contact information

RRB Human Resources
Phone
(312) 751-4580
Email
recruit@rrb.gov
Address
Railroad Retirement Board
844 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
US

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Learn more about what it's like to work at Railroad Retirement Board, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

https://www.rrb.gov/index.php/OurAgency/AgencyOverview

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