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Security Operations (Cybersecurity) internship

Security Operations (Cybersecurity) internship

IDEXX Laboratories

Westbrook, ME

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

IDEXX Laboratories rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

Our cybersecurity and information security teams at IDEXX contribute to a more resilient, adaptable, and security-aware enterprise prepared to navigate today's evolving threat landscape. We have complex, multi-dimensional programs across the organization that support all the technology needed to deliver products and solutions to customers - enabling them to focus on delivering high quality patient care.

Join us for this 12 week Security Operations Internship at IDEXX! You'll be joining a security operations team that handles incident response, AppSec (Application Security), vulnerability management and security architecture.

Location: Please note that we will only consider individuals driving distance to our Westbrook, Maine HQ where you will have the option to work hybrid.

In this internship role you would...

  • You will participate in real-world cyber security incident response, tabletop incident response programs, triaging and appropriately tasking or dealing with alerts yourself, with the guidance of the team.
  • You will be assisting with investigations of security alerts
  • You will research vulnerabilities and new threats
  • You will provide feedback to the team on current trends in threat analysis and threat intelligence

Day-to-day asks are likely to include:

  • You would start your day with a meeting with the team reviewing the tasks ahead
  • You would work from the alert intake, reviewing the previous days' alerts
  • You will run the alert through the incident response playbook, laying out a step by step guide of what to do.
  • You will also receive hands-on training and mentorship with the senior members of the alert intake team

Ideal skills for this role include:

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity risks
  • Experience with cybersecurity solutions and a strong academic background in IT

Requirements for the role include:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in cybersecurity
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have completed at least one year of college.
  • A track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by GPA, research portfolio, prior work experiences and/or the recommendation of a professor preferred.
  • Location: we are looking for someone local to our Westbrook, Maine HQ that can work on-site on a hybrid basis.
  • it's a plus if you have had experience with other cybersecurity/infosec internships, but not required.

What's in it for you:

You would get exposure to working in a large organization's cybersecurity team, gaining real-world experience, and working with seasoned cybersecurity professionals!

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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