What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Information Security position at Philadelphia Gas Works?
Overview
The PGW Internship Program is designed for students currently enrolled FULL-TIME at an accredited college or university with a sophomore classification or above ONLY.
If you are not a full-time student, please refer to our other current employment opportunities.
Responsibilities
Assists in all areas within PGW for information security related projects conferring as required with management, development personnel, risk assessment staff, auditors, lawyers, facilities, other security departments and other relevant personnel to identify and implement security plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications and computer configurations.
Assists with development or evaluation of security measures to safeguard information against accidental, deliberate or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure.
Assists with security monitoring, detection and response by using a variety of security tools.
Assists with identifying and documenting business information security needs, objectives, procedures and problems.
Assists as needed in security incidents or investigations for external incidents or intrusions as well as internal incidents such as inappropriate use of company systems, networks and tools.
Researches and investigates current industry direction and trends as they apply to PGW.
Assists with general security support and training to employees and contractors.
Assists with designing, developing and managing effective security metrics.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university with no less than 2 years (Sophomore) of college with major course of study being Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Security. Ability to research and cross reference compliance issues on the Internet using various sources. Ability to understand policies and follow procedures to document violations with precision and clarity.
Strong interest in learning about security, technology and what is required to provide a safe computing environment for end users.
