Cybersecurity Internship

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Cybersecurity Intern will be performing tasks under the direction and mentorship of the Director of Information Technology (IT) to help safeguard the organization’s assets and maintain the overall security posture. The primary responsibilities will be assessing known vulnerabilities, preparing for upcoming penetration tests, reviewing security reports, and applying non-intrusive patches. Prior knowledge and newly developed skills will be applicable to remediate and detect anomalous network traffic. Additionally, the Cybersecurity Specialist will assist with basic after-hours IT helpdesk issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Director of Information Technology, IT Helpdesk, or vendor tech support as needed to ensure IT systems are protected against security threats.
• Review and assess vulnerability scan results, penetration test reports, ARO’s, firewall logs, antivirus alerts, and software patches.
• Research and draft remediation plans that address High and Critical vulnerabilities.
• Provide basic after-hours on-call support to users experiencing issues or escalate if necessary.
• Perform other duties of related nature as assigned.
• Comply with IT policies and procedures.
• Understand Medical Metrics’ Quality Policy and supports the achievement of the organization’s quality objectives.
• Comply with company’s policies and procedures, as well as ISO 9001:2015, 21 CFR Part 820, and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) relative to job tasks.
• Ensures compliance with HR policies and procedures.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalency exam.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a field related to IT or cybersecurity strongly preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Basic network troubleshooting skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Aptitude and willingness to learn and self-teach new skills
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, disciplined individual who can perform at a high level with minimal supervision

PLUSES:

• Relevant cybersecurity training
• CISSP or equivalent certification
• Small business experience