Total 2 Fresh/Entry Level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Alexandria, Virginia

The Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship (ICDF) Program is a Congressionally-mandated program designed to help DHS recruit, retain, and reward the best and brightest. The program provides qualified students opportunities to work alongside highly skilled intelligence and cybersecurity professionals at DHS, gain hands-on technical experience, interact with experts and peers at professional development events, and expand their professional network. This program is funded by the DHS Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with public-facing cyber outreach and engagement.
• Supporting the overall work of the office ensuring smooth operation, proper delivery of services, and effective customer support.
• Assisting with the generation of program source codes using various computer languages.
• Assisting with network monitoring and incident response.
• Applying hardware and software updates to systems.
• Researching cybersecurity tools and techniques.
• Assisting with the analysis of cybersecurity programs and researching new solutions for emerging cyber security threats.
• Assisting with the analyzing and evaluating security log data.

• Obtain a bachelor's degree in a STEM, IT, cybersecurity, or intelligence field;
• GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
• Completed 480 hours of work at the Department;
• Participated in designated technical and core training;
• Collaborated with subject matter expert mentors in intelligence and cybersecurity; and
• Completed a challenge project (as designated by the agency).

Program Benefits:

• First-hand, practical experience in intelligence or cybersecurity disciplines;
• Individual Development Plans (IDP) providing a roadmap for professional development;
• Participation in high priority challenging projects;
• Formal and informal training in core and technical competencies;
• Access to mentors who will provide advice and support; and
• May be eligible for tuition assistance.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The Pathways Internship Program gives Interns the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to foster networking relationships.

As a Student Trainee, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Formulating and recommending contract approaches.
• Performing technical and process analysis of operational tasks.
• Developing legal briefs and participating in legal sufficiency reviews.
• Evaluating and providing draft documentation on compliance and legal requirement reviews.