What you’ll need to succeed as a Tech Program Intern III (Information Security) at XPO :
Minimum qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree
- 2 or more years of relevant undergraduate coursework
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with administrative processes
- Understanding of information security, IT systems, and networking concepts
Preferred qualifications :
Background or education in a related field (Cyber Security, IT, Software Engineering)Strong data analysis skills, including querying and reporting (Python, Jupyter Labs, PowerBI / Looker)Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment; consult with team members and management as neededAbility to be open-minded and receptive to feedback in an intellectually rigorous environmentStrong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve problemsGood organizational skills and ability to multitaskGreat verbal and written communication skillsAbout the Tech Program Intern III (Information Security) job
What you’ll do on a typical day :
Help implement information security processes to protect the company against the breach of protected information and unauthorized intrusion into our network and systems.You will focus on Security Engineering and Architecture with an additional focus on cyber threat hunting, vulnerability discovery, pen testing, offensive security, risk management and threat intelligence monitoring.Learn how various cybersecurity teams work, from security engineering to cyber intelligence and everything in betweenGain hands-on experience with network, edge, and endpoint protection tools; learn how these events are correlated into a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) program, and how we leverage vulnerability data and cyber intelligence to find and remediate potential issuesLearn all aspects of a security organization while collaborating with security engineers, the Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts, incident responders, forensics analysts, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and moreParticipate in the day-to-day health monitoring and security engineering operations as they troubleshoot XPO’s security tool stackParticipate in reporting metrics, writing technical documentation, and learning to utilize cutting-edge enterprise-level security tools to hunt threatsLearn and participate in the core functionality of each team that you work withBecome familiar with Next Generation Protection (firewalls, endpoint), how to use various security tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and cyber intelligence toolsAbout XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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