Cybersecurity Intern (Summer 2027)

Minitab
State College, PA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level students or recent graduates with a technical background in cybersecurity who can collaborate across departments.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level students or recent graduates with a technical background in cybersecurity frameworks and policy development
    — “Sixteen (16) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area.”
  • Candidates with a proactive attitude and interest in contributing to enterprise-level cybersecurity governance
    — “Take ownership and deliver, from end to end, work packages and projects allocated to you”
  • Individuals who enjoy cross-functional collaboration and can communicate complex ideas effectively
    — “Communicates and works across multiple functional departments towards continuous improvement.”

Things to consider

  • No remote work option — must be available for on-site work in State College, PA
    — “MUST be available to work onsite at our Minitab Corporate Headquarters in State College, PA.”
  • No visa sponsorship — must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future
    — “This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.”
  • Part-time or variable work hours expected, with a weekly range of 15-29 hours
    — “Ability to work approximately 15- 29 hours/week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ISO 27001 and NIST compliance in your resume and interview responses
    — “Provide organizational support of the company’s ISO 27001 and 42001 cybersecurity program and processes”
  • Showcase your ability to draft technical documents and policies in your application materials
    — “Edit, analyze, and draft cybersecurity policies and procedures in compliance with NIST and ISO standards”
  • Emphasize any prior or ongoing work with vendor risk assessments or cybersecurity audits
    — “Conduct vendor cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential threats”
  • Demonstrate your project management skills with examples of managing or contributing to system inventory or access reviews
    — “Support the management of the system inventory and system access reviews”
  • Position yourself as a self-starter with a willingness to learn and solve problems in a proactive manner
    — “Willingness to learn and a proactive work ethic”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Assist with the development and administration of cybersecurity infrastructure
  • Conduct vendor cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses
  • Support the management of the system inventory and system access reviews
Typical background
Sixteen (16) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area

Skills & requirements

Required

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityRisk ManagementTechnical WritingProject ManagementProblem Solving

Preferred

NISTISO 27001ISO 42001

Stack & domain

ISO 27001ISO 42001NISTMicrosoft OfficeGoCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTechnical WritingCybersecurityNetwork SecurityComputer ScienceComputer ProgrammingComputer EngineeringInformation TechnologyInformation ScienceInformation Systems ManagementNetwork Administration

About the role

Original posting from Minitab via Greenhouse

Cybersecurity Intern- Summer 2027 

Responsible for assisting with the organization, development, and administration of cybersecurity infrastructure, documentation and governance systems.  Communicates and works across multiple functional departments towards continuous improvement. 

 Key Responsibilities

Provide organizational support of the company’s ISO 27001 and 42001 cybersecurity program and processes 

Conduct vendor cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential threats

Support the management of the system inventory and system access reviews

Edit, analyze, and draft cybersecurity policies and procedures in compliance with NIST and ISO standards 

Assist with the development and administration of training infrastructure and processes 

Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support

Review service performance reports identifying any significant issues and variances, initiating, where necessary, corrective actions and ensuring that all outstanding issues are followed-up

Identify gaps or potential enhancements in existing security practices  

Take ownership and deliver, from end to end, work packages and projects allocated to you 

Keep your Line Manager and peers well informed of your activities, workload and availability

Requirements

Sixteen (16) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area.  Degree candidate preferred

Familiarity with the various Cybersecurity Frameworks 

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.  Proficiency and interest in technical writing

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office solutions (particularly Word and Excel) 

Strong organizational and/or project management skills

Knowledge of cyber threat, vulnerability and risk management

Skills in problem solving 

Willingness to learn and a proactive work ethic

Ability to work approximately 15- 29 hours/week

Candidates Should expect the following: 

A structured intern program offering social activities and networking opportunities with other interns as well as Minitab colleagues including our CEO. Ever taken a tour of Beaver Stadium? Movie night or pool party with your intern colleagues sound like fun? How about a meet up at our state of the art on site gym? Lunch with the CEO?

Substantive projects that make an impact to Minitab’s business and customers. 

A professional and highly welcoming working environment where you will take away key skills and experience. 

MUST be available to work onsite at our Minitab Corporate Headquarters in State College, PA. 

Remote work is not an option for this position. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. 

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Source: Minitab careers (Greenhouse)

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