What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Intern position at TGS?
TGS provides scientific data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. In addition to a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, TGS offers specialized services such as advanced processing and analytics alongside cloud-based data applications and solutions.
At TGS, we aim to provide deep insights and understanding to support society's evolving energy needs. Across the energy spectrum, we engage our core geoscience expertise to create subsurface insights that empower the energy industry to make the best data-driven decisions.
About the job
As a Cyber Security Intern working in our Enterprise IT department at our Houston Headquarters, you will have the opportunity to work in various areas depending on your background and interests. You may be involved in Governance, managing and developing a certified ISO 27001 Information Security Management System and IEC 62443 Vessel Notation across both IT and OT environments. In Threat Intelligence, you will monitor open sources and partner feeds to compile regular threat assessments for our onshore and offshore operations. Additionally, you could work in Risk Management, identifying, documenting, assessing, and managing Information Security risks, or in Compliance, where you will identify, document, and manage regulatory and customer requirements. Your role may also include Training and Awareness, developing and executing training programs, exercises, and simulations to enhance the organization's security posture. In Cyber Security Audits, you will audit onshore and offshore key service owners to ensure compliance with security standards. Network Security will involve managing and improving firewall architecture and configuration, while Endpoint Security focuses on managing and improving security for servers and clients. In Cloud Security, you will develop and manage security solutions for Cloud-based operations. Incident Management will have you managing ticket queues and alerts from XDR (Detection & Response) solutions and collaborating with Security Operations Center / Incident Response partners.
Throughout your internship, you will collaborate closely with our Cyber Security Department, which has experienced resources in all these fields. You will also work with other parts of the organization, such as Infrastructure, Architecture, Vessel Support, Procurement, Legal, HR, Operations, Compliance, and Contract departments. Additionally, you may be involved in Project Management, driving improvement projects such as certifying new parts of the organization, standardizing tool use or software development processes, or gaining Cyber Security notation for new vessels. This collaborative environment will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security practices and the opportunity to contribute to the organization's overall security strategy.
Key Responsibilities :
- Project Ownership : Drive projects independently with support from senior colleagues, striving for continuous improvement.
- Reporting : Track and report time and effort for project and task completion.
- Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams to manage Information Security across the organization.
- Persistence : Ensure project completion with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Team Atmosphere : Foster a collaborative, respectful, and positive work environment.
- Flexibility : Adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines while maintaining work-life balance.
- Integrity : Provide honest, transparent advice, ask questions, and deliver realistic options.
Minimum Requirements include :
Preferred Skills and Attributes :
Key Program Information :
The 2025 TGS Summer Internship is a 3-4 month, on-site program designed to provide a specialized project aligned with your skills and interests while offering opportunities to learn from our experienced leaders and colleagues.
TGS provides competitive salary and benefits.
This job description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
TGS is an equal opportunity employer.
