Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027

Cox Communications • Atlanta, GA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Cybersecurity interns at Cox Enterprises are an integral part of the Cyber team and are provided projects and tasks that leverage knowledge gained from their academic studies, as well as challenge and build their interpersonal skills to prepare them for the working world post-graduation. Cybersecurity exists to protect our business’ critical information and technology assets from compromise and disruption so that our stakeholders and businesses can deliver on their responsibilities and ultimately continue to be profitable. We operate at all levels, from front line to senior executives, and manage a wide variety of projects across our portfolio. Many of the assets we protect are shared across divisions, requiring an understanding of the way we make money, as well as a servant leader mindset to build and maintain trust and influence decisions. We employ our diverse experiences and fit-for-purpose solutions to monitor and safeguard our assets. We have various opportunities within our team for individuals who are willing to learn new skills, hone existing skills, and deliver real world organizational benefits and improvements. We seek individuals with a growth mindset, who have an awareness for the unexpected and focus on turning unforeseen events into positive outcomes, and who strive to add lasting value beyond their internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program such as Information Technology (with a concentration in Cybersecurity), Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other related degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Cyber Scripting experience (Python, Javascript , etc.)
• Business / process documentation experience
• Leadership experience
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel experience

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber Defense initiatives that include improvements to security operations and supporting solutions, as well as threat detection and response capabilities
• Support Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (“GRC”) programs to improve the way we collect and action on metrics, onboard new supplier relationships securely, and manage data and privacy governance policies and capabilities
• Assist with application security reviews to identify and mitigate security and privacy risks
• Support cloud security team through development and tuning of posture management policies
• Integrate with DevOps teams to represent cybersecurity and help keep our code, infrastructure, and apps secure
• Contribute to our Cyber M&A program to assess new businesses in which Cox takes an ownership stake and identify and prioritize remediation of cyber risks

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed