Cyber Security Intern

Minerals Technologies•Bethlehem, PA

23h

About The Position

Overview Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions . Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. MTI is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. In our offices around the world, our differences are respected and valued as essential to MTI’s continued growth and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that all employees at MTI experience our workplace as a welcoming and respectful environment where they can achieve their full potential. Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in a global manufacturing organization? You will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow. If you are a student looking for a challenging work experience, consider this paid internship opportunity! You will not only have the chance to gain experience in your chosen career field, but also gain an invaluable overview of our career opportunities and diversified product lines. Plus, you will have an opportunity to learn the business fundamentals and contribute a fresh, new perspective to us. In addition to practical work experience, our internship programs include various activities all intended to enhance your personal and professional development. We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the program have completed their sophomore year. Summer internships are typically 11 weeks in length but can vary. Responsibilities Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cyber Security Intern to join our corporate cybersecurity team. This role offers hands-on experience in security operations, incident response, and risk analysis within a global enterprise environment. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects, assist in daily SOC activities, and gain exposure to industry-leading tools and frameworks.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
Must have completed sophomore year prior to internship start.
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
Familiarity with networking fundamentals, operating systems, and common security tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, or scripting languages (PowerShell, Python).
Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring and investigating security alerts in accordance with incident response standards.
Respond to reported phishing attempts and participate in email threat analysis.
Review and close cybersecurity exception and incident tickets in ServiceNow.
Benchmark IT assets against CIS security baselines.
Support vulnerability management and patching initiatives.
Participate in architecture and security meetings to understand governance and compliance requirements.
Analyze cybersecurity products and services under consideration for deployment.
Provide insights on security awareness campaigns and training effectiveness.
Document findings and prepare reports for SOC leadership.
Write scripts for system or application automation tasks.
Identify opportunities for improving existing security platforms and workflows.
Maintain open communication and positive working relationships with IT and business stakeholders.
Work closely with mentors and senior analysts on assigned projects.