Information Security Intern (Summer)

Vanderbilt’s Security Engineering and Operations team focuses on threat management, vulnerability management, security monitoring and responds to and contains potential cybersecurity incidents by performing forensics and investigations in coordination with other Vanderbilt functions to limit damage and minimize recovery time and costs. Duties and Responsibilities As a member of the information security organization this role may support the following activities:

Working with our computer Science Research team to aid research activities

Determine administrative and documentation needs during research coordination

Monitoring and reporting on compliance with institutional and functional security policies, as well as the enforcement of those policies across university IT departments;

Implementing changes to policies, standards and procedures;

Maintaining and/or operating security tools and applications;

Qualifications

Some Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related instruction

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program

Position Details:

Maximum 30 hours/week

8 weeks

Hybrid

Paid

Potential to continue into fall semester

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionAt Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.