Internship Opportunity - IT - Cyber Security - Charlotte, NC at National Gypsum Company in Charlotte, NC

Job description

• The Cybersecurity Intern supports the Cybersecurity team in protecting the organization's information assets, systems, networks, and users. This role provides hands-on experience working with security operations, vulnerability management, identity protection, incident response, security awareness, and cybersecurity governance activities.
• The intern will work closely with cybersecurity professionals and IT teams to gain practical experience in enterprise security tools and processes while contributing to ongoing security initiatives. This position is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security
• Vulnerability and exposure management
• Security monitoring and incident response
• Endpoint protection technologies
• Email security and phishing defense
• Security awareness programs
• Governance, risk, and compliance processes
• Cloud security fundamentals
• Enterprise cybersecurity operations in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Security Operations Support
• Assist in monitoring security alerts and dashboards.
• Help track and document cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and remediation activities.
• Support the review and triage of security notifications from monitoring platforms.
• Assist with maintaining operational security documentation and runbooks.
• Vulnerability and Exposure Management
• Help collect and analyze vulnerability data from security tools.
• Assist in tracking remediation efforts and compliance metrics.
• Support cybersecurity reporting and dashboard preparation.
• Participate in reviewing patching and remediation status across systems.
• Identity and Access Management
• Support access review activities and periodic entitlement reviews.
• Assist with account lifecycle processes and security validation checks.
• Help document identity security processes and procedures.
• Security Awareness and Training
• Support phishing awareness campaigns and cybersecurity communications.
• Assist with training completion tracking and reporting.
• Help create user-facing cybersecurity awareness materials.
• Risk and Governance
• Assist with security policy and procedure updates.
• Support audit preparation and evidence collection activities.
• Help track security-related action items, risks, and remediation plans.
• Project Support
• Participate in cybersecurity and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with research and evaluation of security technologies and best practices.
• Support documentation, meeting notes, status tracking, and project coordination activities.

Requirements

• Education
• Cybersecurity
• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Computer Engineering
• Related technical discipline
• Cybersecurity principles
• Networking fundamentals
• Operating systems (Windows preferred)
• Identity and access management concepts
• Vulnerability management
• Security threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in learning cybersecurity technologies and processes.
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications (SC-900, AZ-900, MS-900)
• Strong curiosity and desire to learn.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.

Skills

Preferred

• Networking fundamentals
• Operating systems (Windows preferred)
• Identity and access management concepts
• Vulnerability management
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate of $30.00