N.C. Department of Information Technology · 14 hours ago
NCDOT HBCU ESTP and AISA Intern
Wake County, NC
Internship
Hybrid
InternThe N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking interns for the Enterprise System Testing and Performance (ESTP) and Application Intelligence, Analytics, and Standards (AIAS) teams. The internship offers hands-on experience in application modernization, security evaluation, system testing, and data analytics, providing valuable professional development in key areas of enterprise systems.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Execute manual and automated test cases for citizen-facing and internal enterprise applications
Support application modernization efforts by evaluating software source code for:
OWASP vulnerabilities
NIST security standards compliance
Open-source software safety and licensing risks
Perform tool migration and data validation to ensure accuracy, integrity, and performance
Assist with test automation, performance testing, and documentation of testing processes
Analyze application data and testing results to identify risks, defects, and improvement opportunities
Collaborate with managers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and support secure system solutions
Participate in NCDIT Transportation’s modernization initiatives by supporting the AIAS framework
Conduct application intelligence and risk analysis, including evaluating applications against security and compliance standards (OWASP, NIST)
Assist with application onboarding into the AIAS framework, interpreting risk findings and providing technical insights
Contribute to AIAS application architecture designs and support adherence to change management processes
Perform data mining and transform insights into actionable reports and presentations for stakeholders
Develop data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or similar analytics tools
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into architecture and solution recommendations
Qualification
Required
Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) within the past year
24 credit hours completed
Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship
Preferred
Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset
Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and system testing methodologies
Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, application security testing, or data analysis
Ability to document processes and communicate findings clearly
Academic background in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Science/Analytics
Proficiency or strong interest in data analytics, application architecture, or cybersecurity risk analysis
Experience with Power BI, data visualization tools, or analytics platforms preferred
Understanding of application security concepts, system standards, or enterprise frameworks
Academic background in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, or Information Technology
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience with SharePoint applications or websites
Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
Clear written and verbal communication abilities
Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risk, improve processes, and support modernization initiatives
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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