Cyber Specialist - Co-Op

FM•Johnston, RI

1d•Remote

About The Position

FM is hiring a Cyber Specialist Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 school term, full-time for 6 months (January - June). This US-based remote opportunity may require periodic travel to our corporate headquarters in Johnston, RI. This is a great opportunity for students who are motivated to apply their classroom experience, professional attitude, and personal ambition. You will get firsthand experience while earning college credits and getting paid!

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a full-time student studying Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, MIS or related degree program during the Spring 2027 Semester.
Strong team players who can work independently when needed.
Solid grasp of basic concepts in at least one technology field (i.e., Networking, Systems Administration, End-User Support, Development, etc.).
Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Server 2012/19, etc.).
Understanding of and/or experience handling network security tools such as firewalls, Anti-virus, vulnerability management.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Organized, diligent, and analytical.
Able to generate creative ideas to address problems and improve work methods.
Able to demonstrate high personal work standards and a sense of urgency about results.
Able to learn quickly on the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting technology.

Responsibilities

Assist senior team members with performing the day-to-day operations and monitoring of the security infrastructure technologies used to prevent, detect, and/or respond to security incidents.
Supervising and responding to cyber security alerts and incidents.
Managing ticket queues.
Responding to operational incident tickets received from the service desk.
Processing change requests.