Intern, IT Security

Southern Star is currently seeking highly motivated and energetic students or recent graduates to join our team as summer interns. The Cybersecurity Intern is exposed to a variety of project-based assignments and will receive mentorship, detailed orientation and training, and valuable work assignments. This internship will focus on the protection of critical infrastructure and information systems within the energy sector.

Company Overview:

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is a leading transporter of natural gas to America’s heartland, providing quality service since 1904. Southern Star takes pride in being an employer of choice. Southern Star provides a modern working environment that is fun, friendly, inclusive, and diverse. Our business is more than just transporting and storing natural gas. It's about the people who make it happen and the communities we serve.

Job Overview:

You will gain meaningful, real-world experience through a cybersecurity project that impacts the Company. You can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills while being mentored by our highly qualified and professional team.

Interns will typically support IT Security team in the performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual business case processes, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of the department. They may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the Southern Star community and with fellow interns.

Highlights:

• This is a 12-week, competitively paid summer internship starting in May and ending in August.
• Interns work 40 hours per week with paid company holidays.
• A taxable housing stipend may be provided to obtain housing near the Southern Star work location if the successful candidate’s permanent home address and current college address is determined by Southern Star to be greater than reasonable driving distance from the assigned work location.
• Participants are eligible for full-time employment upon successful completion of the Southern Star internship program.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Assist in Monitoring and Analysis: Aid in the continuous monitoring of network traffic and system logs for potential security incidents and threats. Analyze alerts to identify and assess possible breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response Support: Provide support in investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Participate in incident management processes, helping to mitigate and document security events.
• Vulnerability Assessments: Assist in conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses. Collaborate with the team to implement remediation measures.
• Security Awareness Training: Contribute to the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness programs for employees. Help create educational materials to promote best practices in information security.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Support the creation and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Research and Documentation: Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies. Document findings and provide recommendations to enhance our security posture.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and compliance, to ensure cybersecurity measures are integrated into all aspects of the organization's processes and systems.

Qualifications:  

• You must be 18 years of age by the start of the summer internship assignment and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 after each completed semester/term.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Junior and Senior candidates are on track to graduate with a bachelor’s/master’s degree.
• Majoring in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and information security concepts. Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software is a plus.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and security information and event management (SIEM) systems is advantageous.