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Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprentice

Maryland Department of Transportation Hanover, MD

Hanover, MD

1mo ago Closed

$62k - $97k/yr Internship Apprentice Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Tools

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 28, 2026).

Job Description

Benefits

Two-year apprenticeship program for CCBC students in cybersecurity support.
Entry level cybersecurity support role with three-month MDOT HQ training before placement.
Placement in MDOT modal administrations after training.
Salary range of USD 62,220 to 96,790 per year.
On-site role based in Hanover, MD with potential placement across MDOT security operations centers in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County.
Supports completion of the apprenticeship through CCBC coursework and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing security policies and protocols and help enforce compliance with network security policies and protocols.
Maintain and manage firewalls, including hardware and software, that enable information sharing and transmission.
Monitor the cybersecurity product suite to defend against malware, data leaks, phishing, spam, and endpoint vulnerabilities.
Assess and mitigate system network, business continuity, and related security risks and vulnerabilities.
Review network utilization data to identify unusual patterns, suspicious activity, or signs of potential threats.
Gain insight into data privacy requirements and enforcement, including data loss prevention and applicable regulatory requirements for MDOT data.

Requirements

Declared major in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
Cannot have completed more than 50 percent of the 362 apprenticeship-related instruction hours.
Reliable transportation is required.
Security operations centers are located in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to perform job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
Course prerequisites: DCOM 101 Introduction to Data Communications; DCOM 217 CCNA I Introduction to Networks; CSIT 111 Fundamentals of Logic and Design.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 at CCBC.

Experience

None required.

Notes

Candidates may be evaluated for DCOM 101 and CSIT 111 competencies.
Candidates may be evaluated with a CISCO Academy check for DCOM 217 competencies.
CCBC evaluates prior experience and training to determine eligibility for advanced credit.
MDOT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
MDOT is not sponsoring new employees for H-1B visas or extending existing H-1B status at this time due to budgetary constraints.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Federal regulations prohibit H-1B visa sponsorship fees paid by applicants; sponsorship costs are the employer's responsibility.
Applicants with education earned outside the United States must provide proof of U.S. educational equivalency via a credential evaluation service (NACES or WES).
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities are available upon request; MD Relay Service number is 711.

How to apply

You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot substitute for the MDOT employment application. No paper applications will be accepted.

You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 7/06/2025.

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