What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Internship - Information Technology - IT Security position at Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.?
Dive into Your Career with Leslie’s!
Are you ready to make waves in your career? At Leslie’s, we empower changemakers, innovators, and go-getters to make a real impact. As the industry leader in pool and spa care since 1963, we’ve built a community of passionate professionals dedicated to helping customers create their dream backyards. Join a growing public company and become part of a diverse team committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Why Leslie’s?
At Leslie’s, you’ll work alongside industry leaders in a culture that champions individuality and innovation. We offer:
- Opportunities to make a significant impact in a growing organization.
- A hybrid schedule with three days in our Phoenix, AZ office.
- Access to an in-office gym and nurse practitioner.
- Employee Resource Groups fostering diversity and inclusion.
- Employee discounts at Leslie’s stores.
What You Can Expect:
This 10-week, hands-on learning program offers:
- Comprehensive development courses on topics like conflict resolution and effective feedback.
- Exposure to executive leadership, including Directors, VPs, and Board Members.
- A team-based business solutions project culminating in a final presentation.
- Functional learning and professional growth within your department.
Job Overview:
The IT Security Intern will have a passion for managing IT Security at an enterprise level. This role is responsible for handling provisioning tasks, and assists with first level incident investigation and response. This role will assist with the management of IT Security endpoint solutions and network security systems, perform configuration, log, and report reviews, and assist with development of related automation tasks. This individual will work with Information Technology staff and business units to assess risk, address security issues, and enhance organizational information security awareness in accordance with defined IT Security policies, procedures, and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provision and deprovision access to various resources.
- Assist with planning, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of automation tasks.
- Assist in the enforcement and monitoring of compliance regulations.
- Raise awareness of security policies and develop corresponding procedures.
- Create and review reports on event anomalies.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents and violations.
- Provide security expertise to the company.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree (expected graduation in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026).
- Previous internship experience in retail, consumer products, or manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Ability to work from our Phoenix, AZ headquarters Tuesday–Thursday (Out-of-state students are welcome to apply if they can attend in-office days).
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Strong work ethic, adaptability, and a passion for driving results.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Moderate lifting of office supplies and equipment as needed.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits for full-time hires post-internship, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.
At Leslie’s, diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We welcome unique perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Join us in 2025—Dare to Make a Splash!
