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NYSIF’s Information Security Office is seeking a Data Privacy Intern who will work with a New York State Agency Cybersecurity team to learn what it takes to maintain secure networks and systems, drive industry and corporate security awareness. You will work with junior and senior Information Security, Data Privacy, Information Technology Services, and Business Services professionals. This internship will support NYSIF’s Data Privacy Office with respect to one or more of the following areas:
• Research and evaluation of Data Privacy and Data Breach laws and regulations in the United States (Federal and State), Canada, and Worldwide.
• Research and evaluation of emerging Data Privacy and Data Breach law and regulation trends.
• Contracts, including Data Privacy and Data Breach provisions, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Data Sharing Agreements.
• Policy review and development, including data access and controls, data use, data protections, and privacy incidents.
• Special projects, including privacy issues concerning mobile applications, and privacy issues concerning data collected from website use.
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- $27.38/hour
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must be either:
- Enrolled in (or about to commence) an LL.M. program in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy or similar area,
OR
- Enrolled as a full-time law student at accredited law school in New York State (1L or 2L)
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
• Strong computer research skills, such as Lexis
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Background in Data Privacy, Information Security, or Cybersecurity
• Desire to work in public service
• Strong interest in Data Privacy
Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation.
• Future Career Growth Potential.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.
NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.
Executive Order 31
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.
Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@nysif.com and reference the NYSIF Vacancy Posting Number in the subject line of your email.
For any questions on this program, please write to hrexec@nysif.com.
