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Job Summary

We’re looking for a motivated Cybersecurity Intern to join our security team and support efforts to protect the organization’s systems, data, and users. This role is ideal for students or early-career professionals who are passionate about security, eager to learn, and ready to gain hands-on experience in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll work alongside cybersecurity analysts, SOC analysts, and IT teams to help monitor threats, investigate security events, and strengthen our overall security posture.

Job Description

Security Monitoring & Incident Support

• Assist in monitoring security alerts, logs, and dashboards
• Support triage of potential security incidents
• Help document incidents and remediation steps
• Participate in threat-hunting activities under supervision
• Develop or Revise Standard Operating Procedures

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Conduct vulnerability scans and review findings
• Assist with patch verification and remediation tracking
• Support risk assessments for systems, vendors, or applications

Security Tools & Technology

• Learn and use tools such as SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and identity management systems
• Help maintain asset inventories and security configurations
• Perform baseline and system hardening activities
• Support user access reviews and identity governance tasks

Policy, Compliance & Awareness

• Assist in updating security policies, standards, and procedures
• Help prepare materials for audits or compliance reviews
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness campaigns and training content

General Support

• Participate in team meetings and cross-departmental projects
• Conduct research on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
• Document processes, findings, and recommendations

Qualifications
Required

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive mindset

Preferred

• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Exposure to vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus, Qualys)
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Understanding of common frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)

What You’ll Learn

• Real-world incident response workflows
• How enterprise security tools operate
• Best practices for securing networks, endpoints, and cloud environments
• How cybersecurity teams collaborate with IT, compliance, and engineering
• Practical experience build toward roles like Security Analyst or SOC Analyst

Work Environment

• Collaborative team environment with mentorship
• Exposure to real security operations
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.