GRC/Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern Job Description

Ready for a challenging and rewarding internship? This is your opportunity to work hands-on with security teams throughout the summer and help protect our critical infrastructure and data! Join a leading Industrial Distribution company and unleash your cybersecurity skills to safeguard our business operations!

We share a mindset at Motion Industries where we're using our security expertise to protect our business. If you're ready to unleash your knowledge, manage risk around cyber threats, and bust out of the ordinary, find out what's next at Motion Industries.

This position will be based in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidates will reside in the Birmingham, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Participate in security status meetings and provide reports to Security Managers

• Work with Security Architects to develop and implement security solutions

• Monitor security systems and analyze security events, logs, and alerts

• Assist in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities

• Document security incidents, findings, and remediation procedures

• Work with IT teams to deploy security controls and monitor system configurations

• Support security compliance initiatives and audit processes

• Investigate potential security incidents and escalate threats appropriately

Qualifications

• Working on a BS or BA degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs)

• Working knowledge of security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners)

• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP) a plus

• Basic understanding of Linux and Windows system security

• Familiarity with common attack vectors and defensive security practices

• High-level understanding of security lifecycle and incident response

• Ability to work within a team

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Must be self-motivated and know when to seek guidance

• Individual must be a self-starter and capable of working independently as well as part of a team

• Capable of learning new security tools and technologies

• Ability to provide strong problem-solving skills using a variety of analytical methods

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify anomalies

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