The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) is highly invested in promoting internship opportunities for high school and college students. We are constantly looking for the opportunity to mentor cyber defenders. Our internship program offers enthusiastic, high-performing, innovative students with an introduction to a career in cybersecurity while offering practical work experience, real-world projects, and challenging opportunities to make a difference in the cybersecurity and resilience posture of the State of New Jersey.

As an NJCCIC intern, you will work alongside NJCCIC team members and gain hands-on experience into what a career in cybersecurity entails, while applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities learned through your coursework. NJCCIC internships provide students with opportunities in direct cyber functions, such as intrusion detection and response, cyber defense, vulnerability management, cyber threat intelligence and data analytics, security engineering and operations, and risk management, as well as support functions that are vital to making the NJCCIC operations a success, including web development, graphics design, software engineering, low-code application development, communications, and marketing. If one or more of those areas interest you, then an NJCCIC internship may be your springboard to a career in cybersecurity. Our goal is to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

 

The NJCCIC intern program is designed for self-motivated individuals with an insatiable appetite to learn and a strong desire to pursue a career in which you can make a positive difference. At the end of the internship program, you should walk away with additional knowledge, skills, abilities, and motivation to take the next step, while leaving behind a lasting work product that advances the capabilities and mission of the NJCCIC.

The Summer Intern program is unpaid and runs from June 7, 2021 through  July 30, 2021.  The application package must be submitted by close of business on March 5, 2021.

 

Students must:

• currently be a full-time high school student or college student in an accredited college or university;
• have U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status;
• have access to a computer and internet connectivity;
• include a writing sample (not to exceed 500 words), resume, unofficial transcript and cover letter discussing why you wish to intern for NJOHSP with your completed application; a letter of recommendation is optional;
• undergo a Level 1 background investigation check;

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