Cybersecurty Intern

Ketjen•Houston, TX

About The Position

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy. Ketjen is seeking rising sophomores and juniors to join our Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Internship Program. The ideal candidate would be available to work full-time for 12 weeks from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026 at one of our sites in the Houston, TX area. Why choose to intern at Ketjen? We offer: Competitive pay Three vacation days and company holidays Social engagement programs Senior executive leadership networking opportunities Corporate housing (for those who meet relocation criteria) Full-time conversion opportunities

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hrs/week)
Seeking sophomore or junior level candidates (any graduation date between Dec 2026 to Dec 2028)
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an ABET Accredited University majoring in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Analytics, or a similar discipline
Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

Nice To Haves

Prior industrial or manufacturing experience a plus
Ability to participate in multiple Ketjen Internship or Co-Op sessions is a plus!

Responsibilities

Supported cybersecurity during an IT carveout by assisting in the secure separation of networks, systems, and access controls from the parent company
Conducted asset inventory and vulnerability assessments on newly transitioned systems, identifying risks and supporting remediation efforts
Assisted in identity and access management migration (e.g., Active Directory), enforcing least-privilege principles and removing legacy access
Supported the implementation of SIEM/EDR as part of the IT carveout
Collaborated with IT and compliance teams to implement new security policies, controls, document processes, and ensure audit readiness for the standalone organization