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The Department of Homeland Security, CyberSkills Management Support Initiative

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Job Description:

  • The DHS Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative is specifically designed to provide current undergraduate and graduate students with cybersecurity-focused volunteer assignments intended to expose them to the field of cybersecurity and provide excellent work experience. Selected students will support the cybersecurity mission at one of the following DHS components: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), or the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard).

Qualifications:

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  •  Be currently enrolled at least half time in pursuit of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree at an accredited college or university with 1) a major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM); 2) a major in cybersecurity-related studies; and/or 3) an interest in working in the field cybersecurity upon graduation.
  • Have projected graduation date of September 2016 or later. (Note students scheduled to graduate prior to September 2016 are not eligible for this program—unless they are graduating with an Associate’s degree and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, or they are graduating with Bachelor’s degree and pursuing a Master’s degree).
  •  Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale that can be verified via a Fall 2015 transcript that includes all courses taken to date.

Apply Online At: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/425296700

Mylan Intern Networking Night – February 4th

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Mylan is holding an Intern Networking Night on Thursday, February 4th at the Robert J. Coury Global Center at Southpointe. Registration and refreshments will be held from 4:30-6pm and networking will be from 6-7:30pm.

Please RSVP for this event by Monday, February 1st at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B8GBWKS.

Registration is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. Register early to ensure you will have the opportunity to speak with leaders from your area of interest.

More information is included in this flyer: Mylan Intern Networking Night Flyer

Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the 2016 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative. The initiative targets current undergraduate and graduate students and is a part of the Department’s efforts to build a cybersecurity talent pipeline by working with secondary and post-secondary institutions and other key partners in academia and the private sector.

Through the Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative, students are able to learn about the DHS cybersecurity mission by completing hands-on cybersecurity work and building technical experience in key areas such as digital forensics, network diagnostics, and incident response.

In the 2016 Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative program cycle, over 80 student volunteer assignments are available at over 40 local DHS field offices across the country and eight participating DHS Components, to include Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Office of Policy/Cyber, Infrastructure and Resilience Policy, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and United States Coast Guard (USCG).

The Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative application period is open until January 29, 2016 through the USAJOBS portal (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/425296700).

For more information, contact the DHS CyberSkills Management Support Initiative (CMSI) at CMSI@hq.dhs.gov

Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing to launch the 2016 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative. The initiative targets current undergraduate and graduate students and is a part of the Department’s efforts to build a cybersecurity talent pipeline by working with secondary and post-secondary institutions and other key partners in academia and the private sector.

Through the Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative, students are able to learn about the DHS cybersecurity mission by completing hands-on cybersecurity work and building technical experience in key areas such as digital forensics, network diagnostics, and incident response.

DHS will announce the start of the 2016 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative program cycle within the upcoming weeks on http://www.USAJOBS.com. Here is a flyer with more details: DHS Flyer.

For more information, contact the DHS CyberSkills Management Support Initiative (CMSI) at CMSI@hq.dhs.gov.

FedEx Presentation on Monday, December 2

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FedEx will be on campus to give a presentation about their company and meet with students in the CIS department.  Please make room in your schedule to attend!

FedEx
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (4:00 – 5:45pm)
Wheatley Center Atrium

4 pm – Registration and Pizza

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm – FedEx Presentation

5:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Q&A session

 

FedEx is currently seeking students interested in security, application development on all
platforms, and data analytics.

International student sponsorships available.

SET credit is available for attending this event.

FBI Internship Information – How to Apply

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The FBI has opened the call for applications for the 2016 Honors and Cyber Internship programs. You must apply by November 24. All educational backgrounds will be considered for the internships. To qualify for the Honors or Cyber Internship Programs, candidates must:

  • Be a second-semester freshman or above; candidates cannot have graduated before June 13, 2016;
  • Be available 40 hours per week from June 13, 2016 to August 19, 2016 (10 weeks); and
  • Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

How to Complete a Submission:

  • Step 1 – Choose a Talent Network
  • Step 2 – Create an Account
    • Click “Register Here”.
    • Pick a user name and password, and enter an email address.
    • Click “I Agree” and then “Register”.
    • From the Careers page, click “My Profile” to add your preferred method of contact, name, address, and phone number; click “Save”.
  • Step 3 – Submit Resume, Answer Questionnaires, and Complete Your Application
    • After you clicked “Apply Now”, the “Choose Resume” screen will be displayed.
    • Click “Copy and paste resume text” and “Continue”; from there, paste your resume.
    • Next, click “Continue” and complete the “Pre-Application Questionnaire”.
    • When you are finished, click “Save & Return”.
    • When finished filling out your application, click “Submit”.
    • Click “Yes” on the confirmation message that displays.
    • Review the Terms and Agreements; if you agree, click the “I agree to these terms” checkbox.
    • Once you have submitted your application, refer to the Careers page, and click “My Career Tool” link. You will then see your Applications in Progress.

Only candidates in the network by November 24 will be considered for the 2016 program.

HM Health Solutions Presentation Monday, November 16

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HM Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Highmark Health, will be on campus to give a presentation about their company and meet with students in the CIS department.  Please make room in your schedule to attend!

HM Health Solutions (Highmark Health)
Monday, November 16, 2015 (4:00 – 5:45pm)
Wheatley Center Atrium

4 pm – Registration and Pizza

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm – Highmark Presentation

5:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Q&A session

HM Health Solutions is committed to excellence in delivering innovative solutions to enable health plans achieve top-line revenue growth, reduce costs and gain economies of scale. With industry-leading expertise, HM Health Solutions delivers measurable results while increasing customer engagement. It’s extensive portfolio includes enterprise services, infrastructure management, data center housing and print management.

HM Health Solutions is seeking knowledgeable, creative individuals to join them as they continue to power the future of health care. Opportunities exist at all levels, from experienced professionals to internships, and also with our Rotation Program for high-potential recent college graduates.

They currently are looking to fill seats in a COBOL boot camp program that starts the 3rd week in January. Those chosen will be hired and then attend an extensive training that will prepare you for an important role on their team that can make a huge impact. More information on how to apply will be available at the event.

They are also looking to fill multiple roles in the areas of Cyber Security and Information Access Management.

International student sponsorships available.

SET credit is available for attending this event

FBI Internship Information

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The FBI has opened the call for applications for the 2015 Honors and Cyber Internship programs and launched a new application process. All intern candidates must go to www.fbijobs.gov, register and complete a profile, and then select their profile to be added to the Intern Talent Network (ID Number 1023) by November 24.

After selecting the Intern Talent Network, intern candidates must attach their resumes and answer suitability questions. Only those candidates in the network by November 24 will be considered for the 2016 program.

All educational backgrounds will be considered for the internships. To qualify for the Honors or Cyber Internship Programs, candidates must:

  • Be a second-semester freshman or above; candidates cannot have graduated before June 13, 2016;
  • Be available 40 hours per week from June 13, 2016 to August 19, 2016 (10 weeks); and
  • Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

USS Open Co-Op Positions for January or June 2016 in IT

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United States Steel Corporation is currently recruiting Co-Ops in their IT Division for 2016. These assignments would begin in Jan or June 2016.  Students local to the USS facility are able to attend class and work the Co-Op assignment. These assignments offer a competitive pay and an exceptional learning opportunity.

Below is the list of open positions and work locations. If you interested in one of these positions, please apply directly to the USS careers website at http://www.ussteel.com.

Job # Posting Title Work Location No. of Positions
6876BR Application Developer Co-Op/Intern Southside – Pittsburgh 10
6878BR IT Infrastructure Co-Op Southside – Pittsburgh 15
6879BR Plant Process Control Co-Op West Mifflin, PA 1
6880BR Plant Process Control Co-Op West Mifflin, PA 1
6881BR Plant Process Control Co-Op Gary, IN 2
6882BR Plant Process Control Co-Op Gary, IN 1
6883BR Plant Process Control Co-Op Ecorse, MI (Detroit) 2
6885BR Plant Infrastructure Co-Op West Mifflin, PA 1
6886BR Plant Application Developer Co-Op Gary, IN 2
6888BR Cyber Security Co-Op/Intern Southside – Pittsburgh 1

General Qualifications:

– Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or other IT-related discipline.

– Candidates must have completed or be working towards completion of their sophomore year and be in good academic standing.

– Candidates must be willing to work one of two schedules: two semesters at 16-20 hours per week followed by one summer of 40 hours per week or one semester of 40 hours per week plus one summer of 40 hours per week.

If you would like to speak about these openings or have any questions, please contact Barbara Santella at 412-433-6677.

Web Developer Internship for WebpageFX

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Ranked as one of the top Best Places to Work for Millennials in the nation, WebpageFX  is a full-service internet marketing company offering innovative web marketing solutions to mid to large sized companies across the globe. As a leader in SEO, web design, ecommerce, website conversion and Internet marketing services, they pride themselves on driving traffic, converting visitors and measuring effectiveness to ultimately deliver a positive return on investment for heir clients.  WebpageFX was also named one of Pennsylvania’s Best Places to Work and has consistently been listed on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America

Purpose and Responsibilities:  WebpageFX is looking for an intern to assist in taking projects from specifications to end user experience, explain technical ideas and designs to peers and management, troubleshoot open source software (like Joomia, WordPress and Drupal), and troubleshoot web browser issues for web design team.

Qualifications:

  • Student working towards college degree
  • Studying CIS, Computer Engineering, or related degree
  • PHP/MySQL experience
  • knowledge of WordPress, Joomia, Drupal, Magneto, and other open source platforms
  • Expertise IDEs such as Eclipse or similar software is helpful

Application Instructions:  Visit http://www.webpagefx.com/employment.htm to submit a cover letter, resume and any sample works, or e-mail resume as a Word (.doc) or PDF attachment to superjobs@webpagefx.com. Please include in your e-mail any relevant works completed.

Additional information can be found at: https://www.myinterfase.com/rmu/job_view.aspx?token=+feOe3FWMMUhI8omAtmniw%3d%3d