Intern, Information Security

Sony Corporation of America

, located in

New York, NY

, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony’s principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Mobile Communications (USA) Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Music Entertainment, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

Position Summary:
Sony Corporation of America

(SCA) is seeking an

Intern

,

Information Security

to join the SCA Information Security Division. This position will report to the Information Security Program Manager and be a part of the team responsible for securing Sony’s information assets, services, and the products that depend on them, thus, building trust with customers, stakeholders and protecting the privacy of Sony’s customers.

Job Responsibilities:
Support maintenance of global information security policies and standards that align with business needs, best practices and industry standards

Document policies, standards, guidelines, processes and procedures with flowcharts, swim lanes, and decision trees to enhance governance around the SCA Information Security Program

Support the socialization of information security training and awareness activities for SCA employees by working closely with SCA Legal & Privacy, Human Resources, Accounting, and Communication teams.

Monitor and report on the status for off-boarding SCA users upon notification by Human Resources and Information Technology department

Conduct research and offer ideas for enhancing current SCA information security posture, including but not limited to reading whitepapers and latest articles on cyber security

Administrative responsibilities will include, but not limited to providing logistical coordination on behalf of Senior Management and working with accounting systems for budget and expense management

Special ad-hoc projects assigned upon demonstrating successful mastery of core responsibilities

Job Qualifications:
Working towards a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a focus of Computer Science, Information/Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Management Information Systems, and/or a related field

Must be in Junior or Senior year of the academic program;

Double major or Dual Program (Masters/Undergraduate) is a plus;

Credits toward degree – Optional; Manager discretion

Strong academic track record

Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher;

Dean’s list track record is a plus

Extracurricular activities is a plus

Strong writing, verbal, and presenting skills; in-person & over conference calls

Previous experience working in mid-to-large corporate environment desired

Prior information/cyber security field exposure is a plus

Excellent interpersonal skills is a must

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) & Skype for Business

Experience with Microsoft Visio is a plus

Available at least 25 hours per week

All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.