Cybersecurity Intern

Job Description

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking an energetic and motivated intern to join our Cybersecurity team. The intern will work closely with our cybersecurity team to assist with various projects and tasks related to protecting our organization's information and systems from cyber threats. APTIM's internship program provides students with the opportunity to apply skills gained in an academic setting to challenging projects and meaningful work assignments. Interns will be paired with experienced mentors and should be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, finishing their internship having gained a broad experience in various aspects of Infrastructure and Operations.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Assist with monitoring and analyzing network traffic for potential security threats
• Help with the implementation and maintenance of security tools and systems
• Research and stay current on cybersecurity trends and best practices
• Participate in incident response and investigations as needed
• Assist with creating and updating security documentation and policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Cybersecurity

Basic Qualifications:

• Attending an accredited educational institution pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Information System, Cybersecurity or a related field
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with at least 60 hours of coursework completed
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management
• Experience with PowerShell a plus
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, excel in time management, and work well under pressure
• Must be available to work in various settings remotely, depending on department needs.
• Basic understanding of technology including network, systems, and application architecture
• Good troubleshooting and problems solving skills beneficial
• Practical experience doing meaningful work
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in networking and learning development sessions

APTIM specializes in engineering, program management, environmental services, disaster recovery, complex facility maintenance, and construction services. Serving Government, Oil, Gas, Chemical, Industrial, Commercial, and Power clients, we are your partner and relentless advocate.

Whether it's safeguarding and maintaining critical power infrastructure, helping communities recover from natural disasters, enabling our armed forces and first responders, or transforming landfills into public parks, we go to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. These are huge responsibilities, and we take them seriously.

Thinking differently and challenging the norm is our mandate. Every day we plan for the unexpected, develop critical insights, and deliver new, creative adaptive solutions. We do this by leveraging teams that include engineers, scientists, builders, economists, craft professionals, procurement, logistics and process experts.

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