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DHS Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative – Deadline extended to January 23rd!

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of the 2015 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative. This program is part of the department’s ongoing effort to develop the next generation of cyber talent, and in the coming months, DHS expects to place approximately 75 undergraduate volunteers in cybersecurity-focused assignments at more than 50 locations across the country.

Volunteers who are selected will have a unique opportunity to learn about the DHS cybersecurity mission and to engage in hands-on cybersecurity work related to digital forensics, network diagnostics, incident response, and a variety of other specialties.

Applications will be accepted until January 9, 2015 via USAJOBS.gov. The deadline for applications has been extended to January 23, 2015!

“Passion to Innovate. Power to Change.” – Summer IT Internship at Bayer

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Information Technology 2015 Internship at Bayer

As we all know Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech polymer materials. It sets trends in research-intensive areas. Bayer’s products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life.

They are currently seeking Juniors or Seniors to participate in their North America Information Technology Intern Program. The primary responsibility of the role will be to identify, analyze, plan, design, document and deliver technical solutions to meet the business requirements. The interns will have the opportunity to assist IT members to gain a direct view of what is involved in supporting ongoing IT efforts. The selected individuals will work with senior members of the team and assist with tasks of low to medium complexity. Candidates must be available for a 3-month summer assignment (May – August 2015) at Bayer’s Pittsburgh, PA site.

If interested make sure to check the link below:

https://mybayerjob.bayerbbs.com/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?param=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2ODkwMEI0MUVENEE1QkUzMTQ5ODc1QUNENzEmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=005&sap-language=EN&params=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2ODkwMEI0MUVENEE1QkUzMTQ5ODc1QUNENzE%3d#

IT Intern Positions for Spring 2015 at Michael Baker Corporation

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There are open positions as an IT Intern available at Michael Baker Corporation located in Moon Township.  This Spring 2015 Internship pays $15/hour.

Some of the responsibilities for this position are as follows:

  • Assist technical professionals in discipline
  • Perform simple to moderate calculations
  • Perform routine analysis
  • Prepare basic reports
  • Write, edit, or create basic documents and communications
  • Assist with data collection, input verification, and manipulation

There is no work experience necessary for this position.

You must have a minimum of a 2.5 overall GPA and one year of coursework completed.

Interested in this Position? Contact Mike Smetana at one of the following:

412-375-3046 (phone)

 

Deadline extended for DHS Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative – Apply by January 9th!

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of the 2015 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative. This program is part of the department’s ongoing effort to develop the next generation of cyber talent, and in the coming months, DHS expects to place approximately 75 undergraduate volunteers in cybersecurity-focused assignments at more than 50 locations across the country.

Volunteers who are selected will have a unique opportunity to learn about the DHS cybersecurity mission and to engage in hands-on cybersecurity work related to digital forensics, network diagnostics, incident response, and a variety of other specialties.

Applications will be accepted until December 12, 2014 via USAJOBS.gov. The deadline for applications has been extended to January 9, 2015!

FedEx Offering Paid 2015 Summer Internships in Business and IT

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FedEx is offering a 10-week internship assignment for students pursuing a college degree in business or IT fields. Assignments will be directly related to the intern’s academic degree.

To be considered for this position for Summer 2015, you must submit your application through FedEx Careers site (careers.fedex.com).

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!  FedEx will begin filling positions around late December, and positions tend to be filled quickly.

For more information:
https://www.myinterfase.com/rmu/Job/Detail/WW9jSU43WnNEczBNVkg4RU1wcGM1djlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01

DHS Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of the 2015 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative. This program is part of the department’s ongoing effort to develop the next generation of cyber talent, and in the coming months, DHS expects to place approximately 75 undergraduate volunteers in cybersecurity-focused assignments at more than 50 locations across the country.

Volunteers who are selected will have a unique opportunity to learn about the DHS cybersecurity mission and to engage in hands-on cybersecurity work related to digital forensics, network diagnostics, incident response, and a variety of other specialties.

Applications will be accepted until December 12, 2014 via USAJOBS.gov. The deadline for applications has been extended to January 9, 2015!

Assignments will begin in May 2015 and continue throughout the summer. For more information, see the attached flyer or direct a question to CMSI@hq.dhs.gov.

2015 Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative

Tech Connect Job Fair

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is hosting a free recruiting event for students, as well as for entry-level positions. This is “a non-traditional job fair, where you’ll have the opportunity to network with over 40 companies in a casual setting, perfect for impromptu discussions with hiring companies from around the Pittsburgh region.” Pre-registration for this event is not required, but appreciated! This event will be held in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.

REGISTER HERE.

Specifications:

Tech Connect Recruiting Event

Thursday, January 29, 2015 | 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Any questions about this event should be directed to careers@pghtech.org

Highmark Tech Connect Recruiting Event – December 4

If you have ever been interested in working for one of Pittsburgh’s largest corporations, this event could be for you! At Highmark’s Tech Connect recruiting event, you will have the opportunity to network with recruiters from looking for many skill sets of students and recent graduates throughout the area. At this event, you will also be given the opportunity to hear from the Vice President of Health Consumer Solutions, as well as hiring managers. The event is free for all that are interested!

Highmark writes:

We invite you to learn more about our experiences with Agile development and explore our current job opportunities. We’re looking for people who want to grow with us and help lead our evolution in 2015. We are actively recruiting for full-time employees in the following areas of expertise:

  • Cobol / Mainframe / DB2
    • JAVA / Oracle
    • Project Management
    • User Experience / Front End Development
    • Systems Analyst
    • Teradata, Web services, Cognos, Informatica, SQL Server
    • Leadership Development Program for recent graduates

Where:

Highmark Penn Avenue Place
501 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

When:

December 4th, 2014 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM

Agenda:

5:30-6:00 PM Networking over hors d’oeuvres
6:00-6:20 PM Keynote Presentation

  • Jill Weber, Vice President, Health Consumer Solutions
  • Topic: Agile Development

6:20-7:30 PM Info Session/Networking with Hiring Managers

Please be aware that Highmark Health will pre-screen all resumes prior to the event. Once your resume is reviewed, we will be in touch confirming your registration.

Questions or need more information? Please contact Justin Driscoll at the Pittsburgh Technology Council: jdriscoll@pghtech.org”

Smith Micro Software is hiring!

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If you are looking for an internship in the Pittsburgh area, there are a couple of new job postings on ColonialTrak that were posted recently. You must apply fast as they close on November 28th! There are three internship positions, all for Smith Micro Software, Inc., which start this summer. Smith Micro Software is a company that provides solutions to mobile platforms on a corporate level. From their website, “Smith Micro has developed unparalleled expertise in embedded software for networked devices, policy-based management platforms, and highly-scalable mobile applications and hosted services.” Their office is located in McCandless, PA which is just North of Pittsburgh. The internships that are offered are as follows:

Quality Engineering Intern (there are two of these positions available, Second Posting)

Intern goals:

  • Completing manual testing for on-time delivery to customer projects
  • Assisting in the automation effort of these projects to increase future efficiency of testing efforts

Projects interns will be working on:

  • CommSuite
  • AniMates
  • Avatar

Qualifications:

  • Great work ethic
  • Strong command of written and spoken English
  • Proficient on a computer and MS Word
  • Proficient on an Android/iPhone device

Content Management Intern

Intern goals:

  • Learn how animated Avatars are created, reviewed and submitted for iOS and Android applications
  • Test and publish content for use in a mobile application for Android and iOS
  • Review content from artists and assist in finalizing of content for publication
  • Provide support and manage deliverables from artists
  • Draw and animate characters for use in a mobile application-Projects interns will be working on

Qualifications:

  • Lives and breathes technology and internet, especially messaging applications that use stickers, Avatars and emoticons
  • Studying animation, new media or related field
  • At least a 3 three month commitment of at least 20 hours a week but preference given to those who can commit to a longer term
  • Interest in digital art, comics, and messaging applications a bonus

 

Per Smith Micro request: “Please email your resume to Rob Schaffer at schaffer@smithmicro.com”

Smith Micro Software, Inc.