IT Cybersecurity Intern

Interstate Batteries

Oct 24, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jun 02
Off-cycle Internship
Software Engineering
Dallas

Requirements

Strong desire to grow in corporate cybersecurity position
Basic to advanced computer skills required, i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel (pivot tables, graphs etc)
Ability to utilize MS Teams for regular daily work discussions, whiteboarding and webcam sessions every day with the team
Excellent phone and face to face verbal communication skills
Desire for constant growth, research, study and learning in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape
Ability to learn and retain knowledge in specialized industry standard security tool suites
Current study in a cybersecurity related activity preferred
Currently actively a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or MIS at 4-year accredited university
Must have lodging in the DFW area for the duration of the internship (June 3rd – August 9th)
Scope Data:
Works under general to close supervision with regular review by cybersecurity manager and team
Ability to work onsite one day a week (currently Tuesdays) and virtually in high capacity with flexibility for working evenings and weekends if security incidents occur
Works effectively with extremely high confidentiality discussion topic requirements
Takes ownership of both team and personally assigned tasks and deadlines

Responsibilities

Learning and utilizing the core CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) requirements used in the cybersecurity industry which are: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, security operations, and Software Development Security and/or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Learn and grow your security analysis skills utilizing industry standard cybersecurity tools
Assist the cybersecurity team in outlining strategic plans and goals throughout the year
Assist team members in analysis of risks within the IT Risk Management program and incident analysis, working with them to track, report and remediate risks
Complete basic ServiceNow security tickets and basic alert closing in Microsoft Defender, Varonis, Netskope, and other tools
Participate in quarterly internal phishing campaigns and enterprise-wide security awareness program
Work with cybersecurity team members to become highly skilled in one or more industry standard cybersecurity tools used at Interstate
Develop and maintain various cybersecurity reporting metrics for analysis and presentation
Learn the basics of Payment Card Industry (PCI) security spec 4.0 and work with team members to update security policies and processes this year to pass our January 2024 external PCI assessment
Engage with cybersecurity team in key external cybersecurity industry events and begin to grow relationships in the DFW cybersecurity community
Learn and practice basic corporate skills throughweekly status reporting, team meetings, etc.
Learn and grow in basic SAP Infrastructure security and SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance areasLearn how to integrate and align cybersecurity best practices into our mission-driven company fueled by our Purpose (to glorify God) and values of Love, Servant’s Heart, Excellence, Courage, Community, Joy, and Integrity
Learn from cybersecurity leadership about the “Wow Factor” technique to take Excel and PowerPoint presentations to the next level that are presented in leadership level meetings

Interstate Batteries

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1952

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Built to top industry standards, Interstate Batteries has been technician’s choice for 9 years and counting and is the No. 1 replacement brand battery in North America. Our business is powered by a Distributor network of 300 wholesale warehouses and backed up by more than 200,000 Dealers around the world as well as 200 All Battery Center franchise stores. Guided by a set of common values, we’re committed to enriching lives as we deliver the most trustworthy source of power to the world – now, and for generations to come. At Interstate we are driven by our unique combination of proven experience, integrity and heart – determined to meet the needs of those we serve today, while thinking ahead to what they’ll need tomorrow. We are committed to standing behind everything we do and delivering the excellence that professionals trust. Now over a billion dollar, privately held corporation, Interstate thrives on our innovation and our old-fashioned business principles – founded on treating others like we would like to be treated. Our strong company culture and commitment to our employees have also earned us spots among the Top 100 Places to Work with the Dallas Morning News and on the list of Top 150 National Places to Work.