Information Security Intern

Information Security Intern Posting Number: 20244997V Position Title: Information Security Intern Posting Type: Student Hours per week: TBD (10 hours/week) Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester: 2025-2026 Academic Year Location: Kennedy Hall Number of positions: 2 Department: 843-UTS - Information Security Contact: Ryan Chace and Leonard Nelson, View phone number on click.appcast.io Position Summary The Information Security Student Intern will work with the Information Security Operations team, primarily gaining practical experience and knowledge in information security. They will provide user and technical support, particularly in security access controls for user applications and other campus systems. Under guidance, the intern will play an integral part in the implementation, remediation, and compliance of technical security across the enterprise. This is a temporary semester-based position offering hands‑on learning and skill development. Responsibilities Technical Support & Maintenance: Assist members of the Information Security Office with incident and service tickets, including creation and updates of runbooks related to tickets. Support the maintenance of the Application Inventory and related processes to automate and ensure the data in this inventory is accurate. Participate with programming to support procedures and automation of processes within the department. Threat Management and Analysis: Aid with threat hunting by leveraging data from key systems and threat intelligence from various sources. Collaborate and support the vulnerability management process including infrastructure and web application vulnerability management scans. Utilize multiple security tools for vulnerability management, unstructured data analysis, and basic security protocols. Documentation, Analysis, and Support: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documents such as spreadsheets that track, measure, and facilitate improvement of internal processes. Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives that require analysis and a keen desire to learn various tools. Assist with information security awareness activities appropriate for campus audiences. Requirements Minimum Education – Current Villanova undergraduate studying Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Information Security, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, or related field. Work Experience – Completion of coursework relevant to the position such as information technology, cybersecurity, network security, computer science, or related topics. Work Skills – Able to maintain confidentiality of security issues; excellent attention to detail; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to quality; ability to work effectively as part of a highly motivated team. Specific Job Knowledge – Microsoft Windows operating systems and processes; functional understanding of application, network, database, physical, and system security and related computer technology and concepts; stays current and maintains effective expertise with technology advances in computer security. Preferred Work Experience – Knowledge working with support ticket systems; prior internship or work experience in a technical or security-related role; experience in creating and maintaining documentation to support procedures and processes. Work Skills – Web and application security skill; vulnerability management and penetration testing skills; operating system proficiency (Microsoft Windows, Linux) and troubleshooting skills. Specific Job Knowledge – Knowledge of programming fundamentals; operating system concepts and system administration knowledge; familiarity with common security tools and technologies such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM solutions, or network monitoring tools. Other Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in information security or cybersecurity. Additional Information Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $15/h. Closing Date (11:59 pm ET) – Open Until Filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr