IT Security Intern (Year-Round)

Position: IT Security Intern (Year-Round)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI - WHQ

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.  

Our Culture 

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.   

Career Opportunities 

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

Job Purpose

As an IT Security Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our organization’s information security program. While prior IT experience is nice to have, we are seeking an individual with an analytical mindset and a strong interest in cybersecurity. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the field and contribute to our security initiatives. This role will be split between our Security Operations and GRC Security Team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying which systems and data are affected by specific incidents. 

• Documenting security incident details. 

• Collecting raw data and reviewing alarms and alerts. 

• Confirming, determining, or adjusting the criticality of alerts. 

• Enriching alerts with relevant data. 

• Identifying false positives and high-risk events.  

• Managing and configuring monitoring tools.  

• Contributing to in-depth assessments using threat intelligence. 

• Support governance documentation and policy management 

• Contribute to risk assessment and compliance activities 

• Assist with audit preparation and evidence collection 

• Participate in security awareness and governance initiatives 

• Additionally, you might be involved in tasks such as providing security recommendations, managing security controls (e.g. endpoint security, vulnerability management, data loss prevention), and assisting with documentation and runbooks. 

What We’re Looking For

• Current full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, vocational/trade school.  

• Ability to report onsite at least three days per week. 

• Final/pre-final year of study in IT or related field (electronics, automation, etc.) 

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to think critically and solve complex problems. 

• Interest in Cybersecurity: Passion for learning about information security. 

• Fluency in English language 

• Optional Certifications: certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA are a plus. 

What We Believe

• Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences. 

• Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise. 

• Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information. 

• Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment. 

• Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.

Safety 

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors 

Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received. 

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