IT Security Intern

UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP • Strongsville, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Union Home Mortgage’s L.E.A.D Internship Program aims to provide a fun, interesting, and real-world environment for interns to learn about the industry, be educated by Sr. Leadership and their peers, achieve their personal goals, and develop their skills and knowledge base. The program offers innovative opportunities such as shadowing, mentoring, professional development, group projects, and corporate outings. Interns are treated as full-time Partners, working 40 hours a week during the 3-month summer program, are compensated, and based at the headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio. The IT Security Intern is an entry-level position designed to provide professional experience that complements innate problem-solving abilities and technical skillsets. This role requires assessment, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis under the supervision of the IT Security Staff. The IT Security Intern will be assigned tasks by members of the IT department for incident management, security-related incidents, change management, and request fulfillment.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills – Verbal & Written.
• Demonstrated Active Listening ability.
• Ability to lead a task or objective.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to be adaptive, flexible, and reliable.
• Programming languages – Powershell, Python, Bash
• Understanding of Cybersecurity essentials
• Understanding of Linux essentials
• Understanding of Networking essentials
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree within Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field.
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing.

Nice To Haves

• Interests IT Security Process Improvement.
• Opportunities for small interdepartmental projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Requires the ability to be accountable for task completion without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists security experts in identifying, investigating, and mitigating vulnerabilities against the company and its user base.
• Documents investigative strategies and findings in case notes.
• Helps to improve security enforcement through educational sessions and training.
• Responds to and investigates any assigned incidents to ensure adequate and timely resolution in accordance with service levels.
• Provides assistance to partners regarding security events.
• Works with MS and other productivity tools to improve security posture.
• Monitors suspicious traffic, SIEM alerts, and conducts smaller investigations.

What This Job Offers

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