IT Intern - Cloud & CyberSecurity

Job Description

Job Description

Please note this is a summer internship only, and it is located in Formerra's Romeoville office

P osition Overview

The Cloud / Cybersecurity Intern will play role in developing and implementing Formerra’s Cybersecurity program and safeguarding our company’s digital assets in both cloud and on-prem systems and networks.

This position will provide the successful candidate with hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will contribute to critical security operations and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities :

You will care for and overview security monitoring platforms, analyze, security alerts, and respond promptly to potential threats indicators.

Collects data on various security metrics and builds comprehensive dashboards that provide insights into the effectiveness of our security measures and proposes areas for improvement.

Provides Incident Response support when an actionable incident is identified.

Documents, investigates, and reports on information security issues and emerging trends.

Collaborate with the Cybersecurity / Cloud architect on remediation strategies and timelines for vulnerabilities.

Conducts log analysis

System reimaging of Windows and Linux platforms.

Conducts malware / threat removal and analysis.

Provides user support for analysis of quarantined messages, data, and disposition of phishing messages.

Threat feed monitoring and updating.

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will be pursuing a bachelor's degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

Demonstrates a keen interest in information security and a desire to master security operations, threat intelligence, and compliance.

Brings a working knowledge of security principles, tools, and technologies.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and networks effectively with cybersecurity stakeholders.

Handles sensitive information and data ethically and with discretion.

Competency in one or more programming / scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.

Familiarity of vulnerability scanning tools and / or penetration testing techniques

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services

Working knowledge of Windows and Linux / Unix operating systems

Formerra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,