Cybersecurity Intern

Merchants Bonding Company is a surety company that provides a collaborative environment focused on innovation, trust, and professional growth. The Cybersecurity Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting security monitoring, risk and compliance initiatives, security awareness efforts, incident response improvements, and research into emerging threats.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Professionals: Gain firsthand experience by working alongside seasoned experts in the field
• Monitor Security Systems: Assist with reviewing security logs, analyzing vulnerability scan reports, and tracking potential threats
• Support Risk and Compliance Initiatives: Participate in risk assessments and compliance audits, ensuring alignment with standards like NIST and PCI-DSS
• Contribute to Security Awareness: Help develop and deliver security awareness training and contribute to ongoing security initiatives, including incident response improvements
• Research Emerging Threats: Explore new cybersecurity threats, tools, and technologies, providing insights and recommendations

What they're looking for:

• • Education & Coursework: Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with relevant coursework in cybersecurity such as Introduction to Cybersecurity, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, etc
• • Essential Technical Skills: Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), familiarity with operating systems (Windows, MacOS, and Linux), and foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts like threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation
• • Experience: Any prior experience in IT or security, whether through internships, projects, or coursework
• • Involvement in Extracurricular Activities: Participation in campus organizations or other activities that display your teamwork, leadership, time management, and passions
• • Leadership and Initiative: Roles or projects where you've taken on leadership responsibilities, demonstrated creativity, and proactively addressed challenges
• • Professional Development: Additional training or workshops that enhance your qualifications
• • Volunteer Experience: Participation in volunteer opportunities that highlight your ability to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to community-focused goals
• Having or working towards certifications like CompTIA Security+ or similar is valued

Benefits:

• Flexible 37.5 hours/week
• Cross-departmental learning
• Community service projects
• Opportunities for building connections through social and educational events
• Impactful business projects
• Working closely with peers and industry professionals to gain real-world experience
• Professional and personal growth in a vibrant, supportive environment