Intern, IT Security (Hopkins, MN - Hybrid)

Digi International (Digi) is a leading global provider of mission-critical and business-critical machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services. We help our customers create next generation connected products, deploy, and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments. Our embedded modules and off-the-shelf routers, gateways and network products are designed for relentless reliability and deliver unquestioned performance and security. Our cloud-based software and professional services help customers put their connected products and assets to work across a broad range of mission-critical industry applications. Founded in 1985, we have helped our customers connect over 100 million things and growing.

 

The information security internship is designed to provide exposure to a variety of security efforts at Digi a security analyst would perform under supervision of Digi IT leadership.  This opportunity includes leveraging security standards to define hardening procedures for systems, creating procedural documentation for security tools and vulnerability remediation activities, improving the customer security questionnaire response process, enhancing periodic security review processes and security risk reporting/tracking. In addition, the intern will be required to complete routine updates for leadership and a capstone presentation on their work performed and conclusions made to be presented to Digi IT leadership and for their use within any college program requiring them to highlight their experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a college student studying information systems or cybersecurity to make an impact on this business by advancing system security maturity at Digi and learning about industry standards and tools.  Work with our team and gain experience as you consider a future in information security. 

 

• Document procedures for features of all security tools including response / remediation workflow.
• Develop security questionnaire response database and an artificial intelligence curated response solution for business unit self-service.
• Document quarterly security review process for critical systems.
• Create reporting for vulnerability management process from security tools and patching efforts across Corporate and business unit systems.
• Work with business units to develop system hardening procedures.

• College student actively enrolled and working towards a degree in information systems or cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in researching security best practices and creativity in applying them to company processes.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and independently to meet timelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and ability to learn selected tools to support business goal.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft solutions including Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

 

• Information Security work experience.
• Information Security certification or studying in preparation of taking a certification exam.

 

At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global    company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.