Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Cybersecurity Intern provides project-based support to the Cybersecurity team withinIT contributing to a range of initiatives across the cybersecurity program. This is a temporary ten-weekpart-time onsite position designed to give the intern hands-on exposure to enterprise security operationswhile delivering measurable value to the team. The intern works under the direction of the CybersecurityManager supports day-to-day team activities and delivers a summary of their work to IT leadership at theconclusion of the internship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include thefollowing.

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality safety health and environmental policiesprocedures programs and regulations relevant to the position.
• Assist with vulnerability management activities including triage prioritization owner assignmentand remediation tracking.
• Author update and maintain security documentation runbooks and standard operatingprocedures under the direction of the Cybersecurity Manager.
• Support identity and access management initiatives including documentation testing and end-user enablement.
• Observe and assist with security monitoring alert triage and investigation activities to learnenterprise detection and response operations.
• Build and maintain reporting artifacts such as dashboards trackers and status reports thatcommunicate security posture and remediation progress to leadership.
• Participate in team meetings project ceremonies and security exercises as scheduled.
• Complete assigned project work and deliver a written summary and presentation to IT leadershipat the conclusion of the internship.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Cybersecurity Manager or IT leadership.

EDUCATION TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in Computer Information Systems ComputerScience Cybersecurity Information Security or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Prior coursework or hands-on project experience in one or more of the following: informationsecurity cloud computing networking scripting or systems administration.

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: None required. CompTIA Security or equivalent foundationalcertification is a plus but not required for hire.

JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including the CIA triad common attacktypes and defense-in-depth.
• Familiarity with at least one security domain such as SIEM EDR vulnerability scanning identityand access management or incident response. Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and basic networking concepts.
• Experience with at least one scripting or query language such as Python PowerShell KQL or SQL.
• Ability to research summarize and document technical concepts in plain language for bothtechnical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction ask thoughtful questions take ownership of assigned tasks and meetdeadlines.
• Self-motivated accountable and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in afast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word Excel Outlook Teams).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs participate in required safety training and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. This position may require working in potentially hazardous environments if traveling to a branch or plant location. Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the field branch or manufacturing facility.

This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Intern

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