IT Security Intern
On-siteStrongsville, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Assist security experts in identifying, investigating, and mitigating vulnerabilities against the company and user base. Respond to and investigate assigned incidents to ensure timely resolution, while documenting strategies and findings in case notes. Help improve security enforcement through educational sessions and training, and provide assistance to partners regarding security events. Monitor suspicious traffic, SIEM alerts, and smaller investigations using MS and productivity tools to enhance the security posture. This 3-month summer program runs 40 hours a week with full compensation. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and possess skills in PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
Required Qualifications
- Effective communication skills – Verbal & Written
- Demonstrated Active Listening ability
- Ability to lead a task or objective
- Ability to work in team setting
- Ability to be adaptive, flexible and reliable
- Interests IT Security Process Improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Requires the ability to be accountable for task completion without direct supervision
- Programming languages – Powershell, Python, Bash
- Understanding of Cybersecurity essentials
- Understanding of Linux essentials
- Understanding of Networking essentials
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree within Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field
- Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.