Intern, Information Technology

Securitas Healthcare, part of Securitas, empowers caregivers to deliver connected, productive and safe care. Its innovative portfolio of healthcare solutions helps over 15,000 hospitals, clinics and senior living organizations worldwide protect people, use assets efficiently and understand their operations for a caring and healing environment. For more information, visit www.securitashealthcare.com

Job Summary

Securitas Healthcare is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic IT Intern to contribute to critical initiatives within our global healthcare IT infrastructure. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) planning, cybersecurity, and cloud security within a dynamic and international environment. The intern will work closely with global team members, including colleagues in Israel, and collaborate with business leaders to shape our future IT strategy. This role is ideal for a proactive individual eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects.

This is hybrid position, requiring at least 3 days per week on-site at one of our offices in Uniontown, OH.

Responsibilities

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR):

• Assist in the development and documentation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans for our global healthcare operations.
• Collaborate with international teams (specifically in Israel) and business leaders to map out critical processes and recovery requirements.
• Contribute to the design of our future state BCDR strategy, considering global implications and best practices.
• Potentially assist in testing and validating BCDR plans and procedures.

Cybersecurity (Based on Skillset):

• Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Development: Depending on the intern's skills, they may contribute to the development and implementation of an intrusion detection system to analyze network traffic for potential cyber threats.
• Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Collaborate with the Global Product Security Team (GPST) to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scans on our AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Assist in the analysis of security vulnerabilities and the development of remediation strategies.

General IT Support and Collaboration:

• Audit and organize shared drives at multiple global locations, along with cloud storage backups
• Review and update asset management documentation
• Assist with patching and updating systems & software (under supervision)
• Create/update "how-to" guides and FAQs for new and existing employees
• Create simple dashboards in PowerBI
• Document Network diagrams and internal systems with Microsoft Visio
• Work closely with the IT team on various projects and tasks as needed.
• Contribute to the documentation of IT processes and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on project progress.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and security fundamentals is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) is beneficial but not required.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  
  

Learning Opportunities

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in:

• Developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans in a global healthcare setting.
• Understanding and contributing to cybersecurity initiatives, including intrusion detection and vulnerability management.
• Working with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) in a security context.
• Collaborating with international teams and business leaders.
• Gaining practical experience in a fast-paced and dynamic IT environment within the healthcare industry.
  
  
  

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions, and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.