Cyber Security Intern

Téchne • Minneapolis, MN

285d • $16 - $23

About The Position

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Bio-Techne is seeking outstanding undergraduates, recent graduates and/or graduate students in Information Technology/Cybersecurity for 2025 summer internships focused on helping to support and innovate Bio-Techne's Cybersecurity environment. We are looking for academically accomplished, highly motivated, and energetic individuals with a strong interest in Cybersecurity.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Basic understanding of information security concepts and principles
• Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Basic scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with security tools (vulnerability scanners, SIEM)
• Relevant coursework in cybersecurity topics

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM Alerts/Dashboards
• Respond to AntiVirus EDR escalations
• Assist weak password audits
• Patch high-risk vulnerabilities affecting individual Windows endpoints
• Upgrade unsupported OS
• Build training content for Security Awareness Training
• Conduct phishing simulations
• Ensure employee compliance with completing training

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield
• 401k plans
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer paid time off
• Employee events and charity drives
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree