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When you think of InComm Payments, think of Innovative Payments Technology. We were founded over 30 years ago and continue to be a pioneer in the payment (FinTech) industry. Since our inception, we have grown to be a team of over 3,000 employees in 35 countries around the world. We own over 400 global technical patents and a network that includes over 525,000 points of retail distribution that points to our industry expertise.

InComm Payments works with the most recognized and valued brands in the world, and we are partnered with most of the world’s leading merchants. InComm Payments is highly focused on our people and their growth, and we work hard to make a career at InComm Payments meaningful and rewarding. We value innovation, quality, passion, integrity, and responsibility in all that we do, and we are looking for great people to join our team as we move forward towards a very bright future.

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The Enterprise Security team protects InComm's people, data, and payment platforms. We're looking for a motivated Information Security Intern to work alongside our security engineers and analysts on real-world projects including security monitoring, endpoint protection, network risk analysis and asset management. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how a modern security operations program runs day to day, with direct mentorship from experienced engineers.

What You'll Gain

• Mentorship from a tight-knit team of security engineers and analysts
• Exposure to enterprise security tooling and processes
• A meaningful project portfolio you can speak to in future interviews

What You'll Do

• Assist with documenting security log collection, monitoring, and tuning in our SIEM platform
• Support creating asset inventory reports and reviewing security controls effectiveness
• Research emerging threats and summarize them for the team
• Build or improve documentation, runbooks, and reporting dashboards
• Help review security requests and changes, documenting findings and recommendations
• Participate in team standups, security reviews, and project planning

Internship Eligibility and Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a full-time academic program, currently a junior or rising senior enrolled at a local Atlanta University (e.g., Georgia State University, University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University), currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Expected Graduation: Students must be on track to graduate in May or December 2027.
• GPA Requirements: A minimum GPA of 3.0 or above is required to be considered for the position.
• Location Requirement: This is a remote internship based in Atlanta, Georgia. Applicants must be local to Atlanta, Georgia, and able to work in person (or hybrid, as required).
• Availability: Must be available at least 20 hours per week on weekdays yearround; schedule is flexible to accommodate academic commitments

What We're Looking For

• Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts (CIA triad, common attack types, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/Entra) and/or scripting (Python, PowerShell) is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn

Nice to Have

• Coursework or labs in SIEM, endpoint protection, network engineering, or API development
• Security certifications in progress
• Experience with ticketing/ITSM tools

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InComm Payments provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, citizenship, veteran’s status, age, disability status, genetics or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Internship Eligibility and Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a full-time academic program, currently a junior or rising senior enrolled at a local Atlanta University (e.g., Georgia State University, University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University), currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Expected Graduation: Students must be on track to graduate in May or December 2027.
• GPA Requirements: A minimum GPA of 3.0 or above is required to be considered for the position.
• Location Requirement: This is a remote internship based in Atlanta, Georgia. Applicants must be local to Atlanta, Georgia, and able to work in person (or hybrid, as required).
• Availability: Must be available at least 20 hours per week on weekdays yearround; schedule is flexible to accommodate academic commitments

What We're Looking For

• Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts (CIA triad, common attack types, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/Entra) and/or scripting (Python, PowerShell) is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn

Nice to Have

• Coursework or labs in SIEM, endpoint protection, network engineering, or API development
• Security certifications in progress
• Experience with ticketing/ITSM tools

#LI-DC1

InComm Payments provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, citizenship, veteran’s status, age, disability status, genetics or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.