Intern – IT Security

Internship Description :

Working directly with the Information Security Officer the intern will be;

Reviewing daily anti-virus and malware dashboards understanding basic concepts and threat analysis.

Reviewing network penetration results, reviewing remediation alternatives and formulating resolution recommendations.

Reviewing controls audits, reviewing remediation alternatives and formulating resolution recommendations.

Monitoring network protection equipment / software.

Assist with current IT Security Project initiatives working with Applications Development, Infrastructure and Operations and Support Divisions.

Essential Functions :

• Evaluate reports and activity of firewalls, anti-virus, and targeted threat dashboards.
  
• Evaluate and update anti-virus/ malware and threat detection logs
  
• Review Vulnerability assessments
  
• Assist in determining operating system updates for workstations and servers
  
• Assist in determining third party software updates and applications consolidation
  

Learning Outcomes :

The intern will gain valuable mentoring experience from an experienced IT professional.

Understanding of current Information Security hardware and software.

Understanding the Importance of a reduced attack profile.

Remediation techniques and collaboration with different Information Technology divisions.

Updated knowledge about emerging industry technology trends

Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual willing to accept a wide variety of challenges
  
• Excellent communications skills
  
• Experience in Office Productivity tools
  
• Jr year undergraduate status
  
• Information technology / Engineering / Business Majors
  

Dress code: Business Casual, Office environment

Additional Documents Required:

Cover Letter, Resume, Short Essay, and Reference Letter from professor or Career Services Advisor.