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IT Security Architecture Intern

Oceaneering


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

At Oceaneering we think differently creatively and smarter. Join Us!

Who we are (Company Profile)

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the worlds premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services umbilicals subsea hardware and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense entertainment material handling aerospace science and renewable energy industries.

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Location

Role provides the opportunity to work in hybrid environment working both virtually and in office when required.



Responsibilities

What youll do (Position Summary)

This is a paid summer internship running from late May through early August. As an IT Security Architecture Intern youll get an inside look at how cybersecurity is considered when technology solutions are designed and reviewed. Youll work with a mentor learn from real examples and contribute to projects appropriate to your experience and educational background.

Your job responsibilities and projects will be based upon your experience and educational background to provide real life application of your classroom knowledge. Youll work closely with a mentor to ensure your developmental goals are met and that you meet your performance expectations.

Assignments may include:

  • Learn the role of security architecture within an enterprise cybersecurity program.
  • Observe security architecture and risk review activities and learn the questions architects ask when evaluating technology.
  • Learn how to read architecture diagrams and recognize components such as users systems networks integrations data flows and security boundaries.
  • Review existing security reference architecture templates and supporting guidance from the perspective of someone learning to use them.
  • Research common technology and security architecture patterns and summarize what you learn.
  • Compare example designs with documented security requirements or reference patterns under the guidance of a security architect.
  • Help create or improve diagrams documentation checklists summaries and other reusable security architecture materials.
  • Discuss observations and questions with cybersecurity and technology team members.
  • Document assigned work
  • Communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Develop and deliver a final presentation summarizing your assigned projects observations and what you learned during the internship.

What youll learn

  • How security architecture reviews fit into technology projects and risk decisions.
  • How architects think about identity networks applications cloud services integrations data flows and security controls.
  • How reference architectures standards and reusable patterns can make security reviews more consistent.
  • How to research unfamiliar technologies ask better security questions and communicate findings clearly.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Security Computer Science Information Technology Information Systems Computer Engineering Network Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.

  • Completion of introductory coursework in cybersecurity or information security.

  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as networking identity and access vulnerabilities encryption and security controls.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to research unfamiliar technical topics and communicate findings clearly.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • Experience with Microsoft Visio or other Unified Modeling Language Applications (UML)

  • Experience with conversational products

  • Security or CyberSecurity Certification

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional cybersecurity coursework labs personal projects competitions previous internships research or other hands-on experience.
  • Familiarity with network cloud application artificial intelligence or identity security concepts.
  • Exposure to architecture system or network diagrams.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks or industry security guidance.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and diagramming tools.
  • Curiosity about how complex systems work and how they can be designed more securely.
Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

  • Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night

  • Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place

  • Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHTwork.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

  • Lift up to 20 pounds

  • Climbing stooping kneeling squatting and reaching

  • Lift up to 10 pounds

  • Standing

  • Repetitive movements of arms and hands

  • Sit with back supported




Required Experience:

Intern


About Company

Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portf ... View more

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