Summer Intern, Cyber Security

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Description

About the Internship

The Cyber Security summer internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, contributing to vital security operations within our department. As part of a dynamic team, the intern will engage in a variety of tasks that support the protection of our organization's digital infrastructure. This role will involve but not limited to participating in meetings, research security data, and contributing to reports that directly influence the department’s security measures. The intern will gain hands-on experience in

cyber security risk management, cyber security technical operations and professional skills that are critical for a future career in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vulnerability management program
• Work onsecurity audits
• Research security
• Perform data analysis and presentations
• Research emerging threatsand vulnerabilities
• Participate in the development and delivery of cyber security awareness program
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the cyber securitycompliance of new projects
• Attend cyber security team and other cross-functional meetings and contribute to on-going discussions on cyber security improvements
• Shadow senior team members and assist with day-to-day cybersecurity operations
• Support the creation and maintenance of cyber security documentation, including incident reports and cyber security procedures.
• Help with the configuration and implementation of basic cyber security tools and software
• Assist in the execution of basic penetration testing exercises under the guidance of senior staff
• Learn and familiarize yourself with the company’s security policies and protocols
• Perform routine security checks on company systems and help resolve identified risks threats and vulnerabilities
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
• Major in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• At least one year of completed coursework
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of common cyber security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and SIEMs (Security Information and Event Management).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of cyber risk management
• Proficient in data manipulation using tools such as Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

Internship Details

• The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025
• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025
• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
• The format is expected to be hybrid
  
  

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.89(the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/diversity-inclusion-programs)
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events
  
  

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