IT/OT Security Intern

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

4d • $16 - $40

About The Position

The IT/OT Security Intern will support Zoetis’s global Operational Technology (OT) Security program by helping assess cybersecurity risks, strengthen security governance, analyze security data and alerts, and develop scripts that support existing security tools and processes. The intern will work with the Zoetis OT Security team and site stakeholders to help protect the safety, productivity, security, and reliability of manufacturing, laboratory, and research environments. The internship offers hands-on exposure to cybersecurity in complex IT and operational technology environments.

The intern will contribute to governance framework updates, project risk assessments, scripts and reporting, data-quality processes, and the review and escalation of OT security alerts. Additional cybersecurity projects may be pursued in partnership with the OT Security team, aligned with the intern’s interests and learning goals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering, Sciences, or a related field, or have equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, and common IT/OT protocols.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, system logs, security alerts, vulnerability concepts, and common remediation workflows.
• Experience with software development and tools such as GitHub, Python, and PowerShell.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures, analyze information, maintain accurate records, and clearly communicate findings.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technologies and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Written and spoken English proficiency is required.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, and OT network anomaly detection tools.
• Spanish, Italian, and/or Portuguese language skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in security discussions and analyze data to support updates to the OT security governance framework, including Minimum Security Baselines, standards, and procedures.
• Partner with site teams to assess cybersecurity risks associated with projects and contribute to plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Assist with developing scripts, reports, and repeatable data-quality processes under the guidance of the OT Security team.
• Document changes and escalate automation or data issues that could affect asset records or operations.
• Review OT security alerts and event data using established playbooks and escalation procedures; gather relevant context, document initial observations, and escalate suspected incidents or unusual activity to the Security Operations Center (SOC) and OT Security Lead.
• Participate in additional cybersecurity projects aligned with individual interests and learning goals, in partnership with the OT Security team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern