Student Trainee (IT Cyber Security)
OBI, E&I
Summary
This is a summer 2025 internship position. The National Credit Union Administration is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for exciting internship positions. The Pathways Intern Program provides paid work experiences for students to work in areas such as finance, communications, technology, policy, personnel, and business.
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
Salary
$17.19 - $17.19 per hour
The hourly rate shown is the Rest of U.S. (RUS). Actual hourly rate will be determined upon the location of the selectee.
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
+ Location Negotiable After Selection
Duties
These positions are temporary, not to exceed 90 days. This position may be extended or non-competitively converted to a permanent position.
As an intern, you will be selected to work in either the Office of Business Innovation (OBI) or Office of Examination and Insurance (E&I).
OBI drives innovation through collaboration with NCUA stakeholders to transform and modernize business practices, processes, and technology. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assisting the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) team in preparing packages for security reviews and drafting presentations for meetings. Collaborating with the ISSOs in carrying out the security policy of the agency. The student intern will gain hands-on knowledge and experience with a federal agency's information security program.
E&I oversees the NCUA's supervision and examination program that ensures the safety and soundness of federally insured credit unions and manages risk to the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Data Analysis and Validation: Assist in reviewing and validating incoming cyber incident reports from affiliated credit unions. Analyze and categorize reported incidents based on the NCUA's guidelines. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain organized records of all incident reports, ensuring they are complete and accurate. Conduct date-entry and curation of CINR database or tracking system for incident reports and their status. Communication and Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure prompt follow-up and resolution of reported incidents. Assist in communicating with affiliated credit unions to request additional information or clarify incident details. Research and Compliance: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity regulations and NCUA reporting requirements. Research best practices in incident reporting and response. Reporting and Documentation: Generate periodic reports summarizing incident statistics, trends, and resolution statuses. Create documentation, including guidelines and checklists, to streamline the incident reporting process. Education and Training: Assist in organizing training sessions or workshops for affiliated credit unions to raise awareness of the NCUA reporting requirements and best practices in incident reporting. Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on incident reports to ensure they adhere to NCUA guidelines. Provide feedback to credit unions on improving the quality and completeness of their incident reports.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen. Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required. Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution. Must be in good academic standing.
Qualifications
To qualify for the NCUA Pathways Intern Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be enrolled at least half-time or accepted into a degree-seeking program (bachelors, graduate, or professional), qualifying certificate program, or qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program, Jobs Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) from a qualifying educational institution. Transcripts must show proof of current enrollment in spring 2025 courses and continuing education through either the summer or fall semesters. Must submit unofficial transcripts showing current enrollment in spring 2025 courses at the time of application. Current transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of at least
2.5. If you are a student veteran, submit the required documentation as described in the Required Documents section.
To be eligible for the Student Trainee (IT Cyber Security) position, the degree-seeking program in which you are enrolled must be in or related to one of the following areas: computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.
You must meet the education and eligibility requirements for this position by the start date. Official transcripts must be obtained prior to start date in order to verify that education requirements have been met.Education
CU-04: Completion of two years post-high school education (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).
If you are graduating in the spring of 2025, you must receive acceptance into a bachelor's or post-bachelor's program by May 2025 to be eligible for the Pathways Summer Intern Program. In order to participate in the Program, proof of acceptance must be submitted prior to start date.
All education must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the .
Additional information
SALARY: The hourly rate shown is NCUA's Rest of US (RUS) pay rate. Actual hourly rate will be determined upon the location of the selectee and the applicable locality pay, per the NCUA's CU pay table.
This position is not eligible for health benefits and life insurance. Students are eligible to earn four hours of annual leave and four hours of sick leave per pay period.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
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