The Information Security Intern plays a crucial role in shaping and safeguarding Tenaska's systems and data by gathering requirements, researching, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge information security solutions. The Information Security Intern will be responsible for monitoring threats and ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
Requirements
- Familiarity with operating systems, networking concepts, and common security tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring security alerts and reports under supervision.
- Help with basic configuration and updates of security software tools.
- Support documentation of security incidents and procedures.
- Participate in security awareness training and help prepare training materials.
- Assist in routine vulnerability scans and report findings to senior staff.
- Shadow team members during assessments to learn about security best practices.
- Contribute to special projects and research tasks as assigned.
Other
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and interest in learning more.
- Strong willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and eagerness to contribute.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future.
