CISA Scholarship for Service (SFS) Internship Accepting Resumes, Transcripts, & SFS Agreements
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 27708 - 68549
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This is a CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) resume repository for ONLY current SFS scholarship recipients. CISA is interested in recruiting SFS scholars to participate in the 2026 internship cohort. This program provides students with on-the-job training to prepare them for a career in the federal government in a cybersecurity related field. Selectee(s) will receive a time-limited appointment in the excepted service.
Typical opportunities within CISA can include but are not limited to the following occupations:
- Program Assistant (Cyber) GS-0303-3/4
- IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Technical Support) GS-2210-5/7/9
- This is a developmental role designed to build the skills needed to perform the full duties of higher-level cybersecurity positions. The work is similar to more senior roles but is performed with closer supervision. As training and experience increase assignments become more complex and responsibilities expand.
- Assignments focus on cybersecurity and information security providing hands-on experience applying core cybersecurity principles processes tools regulations and procedures.
- On-the-job training is provided through selected assignments to develop foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and IT security and to build an understanding of the IT security environment.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
- DHS uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check a review of financial issues as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
- This position requires a pre-employment drug test. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
- This Scholarship for Service internship is a temporary appointment starting in May 2026 with an initial duration of at least 12 weeks extendable to a maximum of 20 weeks. Appointments are not to last longer than 20 weeks.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an institution that has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant under the SFS program and pursuing a specialized certification associates bachelors or masters degree.
- Be attending school on at least a full-time basis (or if enrolled in community college at least half-time) as determined by the academic institution.
- Be willing to pursue studies with an emphasis in cybersecurity.
- Signed a CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program Agreement to Serve or Repay.
- Your application package MUST include the following:
- Resume - not to exceed 2-pages (Please see Required Documents section).
- Copy of current unofficial transcripts no more than 30 days old. Please provide transcripts from all institutions attended and degrees obtained if applicable.
- Scholarship for Service (SFS) service agreement.
To be considered minimally qualified for a position you must demonstrate that you have the required education for the respective grade level in which you are applying.
You qualify for the GS-03 grade level if you have:
EDUCATION: Completion of one (1) full academic year of post-high school study from an accredited institution. (NOTE: One (1) academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.)
You qualify for the GS-04 grade level if you have:
EDUCATION:
A. Associates degree or equivalent undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
OR
B. Completion of two (2) full academic years of post-high school study from an accredited institution. (NOTE: Two (2) academic years of undergraduate education is defined as 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours.)
You qualify for the GS-05 grade level if you have:
EDUCATION:
A. Bachelors degree or equivalent undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
OR
B. Completion of four (4) full academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelors degree or equivalent undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. (NOTE: Four (4) academic years of undergraduate education is defined as 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours.)
You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you have:
EDUCATION:
A. Completion of one (1) full academic year of graduate education from an accredited institution. (NOTE: One (1) academic year of graduate education is defined as the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one (1) academic year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school transcript(s) then 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours is considered as satisfying the one (1) year of full-time study requirement.)
OR
B. Bachelors degree or equivalent undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) is based on one of the following:
(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college university or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration based on completed courses; OR
(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
- 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
- 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you have:
EDUCATION:
A. Masters or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited institution.
OR
B. Completion of two (2) full academic years of graduate level education leading to a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited institution. (NOTE: Two (2) academic years of graduate education is defined as the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent two (2) academic years of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school transcript(s) then 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours is considered as satisfying the two (2) years of full-time study requirement.)
NOTE: When academic credit is expressed in contract months units or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the specified semester or quarter hours.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent (e.g. letter from the registrar acceptance letter unofficial transcripts) showing eligibility for the educational requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name the name of the educational institution course title(s) number of credits grade and date of completion. Updated enrollment verification documentation will be required if you are selected.
Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
Additional information
- If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment dismissal after beginning work fine or imprisonment.
- This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository - positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
- The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum base pay GS-03 step 1 up to the maximum base pay GS-09 step 10. This announcement covers multiple locations. The actual salary will be adjusted based on the grade step and locality for the selectees duty location. General Schedule (GS) locality pay tables may be found at Salaries & Wages.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Debugging
- Computer Networking
- ConnectWise
- PKI
- PowerShell
- Windows
- C#
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Medical Imaging
- Azure
- Technical Support
- Troubleshooting
