Job Specifications
Position Summary
Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.
At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.
You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.
What will the work look like for me?
At Daktronics, you’ll experience challenging and meaningful work; you’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We will make sure you have the knowledge needed to be successful, but you will hit the ground running! We will do our best to prepare you for full-time employment so we can confidently encourage you to apply for our positions after graduation.
We will expose you to multiple facets of the IT Infrastructure (Servers, Networking, Workstations) and Cyber Security world. You will experience a professional business environment where you can sharpen your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, grow in your knowledge and experiences. With your academic growth in the classroom, we seek to provide multiple experiences during your student career at Daktronics, which may mean rotating to different job responsibilities.
Work within IT Security Operations team on activities to solve problems.
Assist in security operations center activities.
Troubleshoot and investigate security events.
Assist with vulnerability management activities, including patching of workstations and servers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Work with Daktronics users and partners on security related inquiries, including phishing and social engineering.
Occasionally may work with the IT Infrastructure Operations team
Complete work in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours.
When will I work?
Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
Where is this opportunity located?
Position has the flexibility to work from a U.S. based home office in the Brookings or Sioux Falls, SD area. There will be an occasional need to be present on a Daktronics campus. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S.
What are the pay and perks?
The typical hiring range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour based on the location of Sioux Falls, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.
Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply.
This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com) (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.
Qualifications
To be considered for Cyber Security Operations Student, we require the following:
Academic Requirements
The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits and currently enrolled in accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Cyber Security, Cyber Operations, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related degree.
The preferred candidate will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
Only strong academic performers will be considered. Must maintain an acceptable GPA, with preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.
Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for this position.
Preferred Experiences:
Information Technology networking and cyber security is required. Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, cyber security best practices preferred.
Microsoft Windows familiarity including:
User accounts and groups
Permission set concepts
System, applicati