Application Security Intern - AfroTech

As an Application Security Intern, you will work directly with the Application Security team to develop knowledge of security tools, penetration testing, secure development best practices, as well as Paycoms policies and procedures. An Application Security Intern will have the opportunity to spend time with team mentors and leadership to develop a better understanding of Application Security and the skills that are used in the workforce. Additionally, interns will have a chance to work together as a group to complete a security project that will be used at Paycom.RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn the basics of web application security assessments, vulnerability scanning and testing

Performs research and penetration testing on custom test applications to better understand common web vulnerabilities

Participate in a CTF event and provide a report to leadership based off of vulnerability findings and best practices to fix the vulnerabilities

Work to develop secure software by participating in a full-stack oriented security development project

Spend one on one time with Application Security team members to better understand what each analyst does

Work with Paycom Development staff to remediate vulnerabilities found in internal applications

Attend meetings and event to better understand how the Paycom technology departments work together

Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential

Performs additional duties and assignments as requested

QualificationsEducation/Certification:

Enrollment in Bachelors Degree Program in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or related Field

Skills/Abilities:

Passionate about information security

Knowledge of OWASP and other software security best practices

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to deliver reports and summaries of findings and projects

Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies

Work for extended time at keyboard/terminal

Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers

Paycom is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Paycom makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Paycom wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Paycom does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department. To learn more about Paycom's affirmative action policy, equal employment opportunity, or to request an accommodation - Click on the link to find more information: paycom.com/careers/eeoc