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11 people are interested
Data Security Internship
ORGANIZATION: Free Geek
Please visit the new page to apply.
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11 people are interested
Learn how to safely and securely sanitize data-bearing devices! As a Data Security Intern, you will be tasked with making sure that no one’s personal data falls into the wrong hands. You’ll need a keen eye to spot all different kinds of data-bearing components in order to isolate them. The Data Security internship is great for people who love a good puzzle, and is especially useful for applicants hoping to enter career fields like Network Security.
Free Geek Supervisor: Cliff Fortune
Responsibilities- Learning Free Geek’s data security procedures
- Sanitizing data-bearing devices
- Keeping the Secure Data Area clean and in-line with safety guidelines
- Keeping abreast of relevant data security issues
- Researching data-bearing devices/sanitation procedures
- Learning Hardware Specifications
- Following flowcharts to determine the fate of a sanitized data-bearing device
- Aiding Receiving staff in unloading large data bearing donations, when necessary
- Ability to be on your feet for the entirety of a shift (approx. 4 hours)
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to work comfortably and efficiently in a fairly small space with other people
- Aptitude for learning detailed, complex tasks and protocols through the use of flowcharts and doing online research when required
- Desire to understand data security concerns
- Aptitude for problem solving
Please fill out our application form at freegeek.org/internships, and we’ll get back to you soon. While you wait for us to contact you to schedule an interview, please attend a 30-minute Volunteer Orientation, offered at 11am and 4pm, Tuesday-Saturday, required for all new volunteers and interns.
More opportunities with Free Geek
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Free Geek
Location:
1731 SE 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not for profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service.
Description
At Free Geek, volunteers may earn a free desktop PC by volunteer 24 hours in any of our programs.
In Recycling, volunteers may:
-sort incoming donated hardware
-disassemble computers and other electronic equipment
-transport equipment from receiving to testing areas
In Refurb, volunteers will:
-learn about internal computer components
-evaluate, quality check, and refurbish PCs and laptops
-may advance to iMacs and other hardware testing
In Internships, volunteers gain:
-100+ hours of training and experience in advanced reuse, recycling, or non-profit administration activities
-leadership skill building
-professional references and letters of recommendation (not usually available for non-intern volunteers)
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1731 SE 10th Ave.Portland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- Internet Research
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- at least 8 hours/week, 3 month commitment