Cybersecurity Intern SpringSummer

Watertown, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Intern to join our IT organization. This internship is designed for undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates currently pursuing or holding a degree in Cybersecurity Information Security Computer Science Information Systems or a related field. The ideal candidate is eager to learn comfortable working with clients and technology and interested in gaining hands-on experience in security operations risk management and IT processes.

As part of the IT team the Cybersecurity Intern will contribute to security initiatives while also supporting general IT responsibilities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Monitoring

Assist in implementing managing and monitoring security tools and platforms.
Investigate potential security threats and suspicious activity.
Support incident review documentation and response activities.

Governance Risk & Compliance

Conduct account reviews access audits and user permission assessments.
Participate in Information Security training
Participate in policy and procedure reviews to help ensure compliance with internal standards.

Tools & Technology Evaluation

Research and evaluate new cybersecurity or IT tools to support organizational needs.
Support proof-of-concept testing and provide feedback to the security team.

Reporting & Documentation

Help create and maintain documentation including incident reports audit findings configuration notes and process guides.

Special Projects

Contribute to IT or security-related projects based on organizational priorities.
Collaborate with IT team members to support secure system administration and infrastructure tasks.

This summer internship will pay $15 per hour; flexible scheduling may be available.

Qualifications:

Current or recent enrollment in a degree program in Cybersecurity Information Security Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
Strong interest in cybersecurity and information technology.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills.
Willingness to learn new tools techniques and technologies.

Preferred

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) or similar entry-level security certification.
Familiarity with security tools (e.g. SIEM EDR vulnerability scanners) or basic scripting.
Understanding of fundamental security principles threats and best practices.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings and Delaware North owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023 NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games as well as local college sports original content and more in PA WV and portions of MD OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate adaptable creative and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy national origin age disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

NESN is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR team at or .

NESN participates in the E-Verify program a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. Learn more at .

Required Experience:

Intern