IT Security Intern (Year-Round)

BorgWarner•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an IT Security Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our organization’s information security program. While prior IT experience is nice to have, we are seeking an individual with an analytical mindset and a strong interest in cybersecurity. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the field and contribute to our security initiatives. This role will be split between our Security Operations and GRC Security Team.

Requirements

Current full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, vocational/trade school.
Ability to report onsite at least three days per week.
Final/pre-final year of study in IT or related field (electronics, automation, etc.)
Analytical Mindset: Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
Interest in Cybersecurity: Passion for learning about information security.
Fluency in English language

Nice To Haves

Optional Certifications: certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA are a plus.

Responsibilities

Identifying which systems and data are affected by specific incidents.
Documenting security incident details.
Collecting raw data and reviewing alarms and alerts.
Confirming, determining, or adjusting the criticality of alerts.
Enriching alerts with relevant data.
Identifying false positives and high-risk events.
Managing and configuring monitoring tools.
Contributing to in-depth assessments using threat intelligence.
Support governance documentation and policy management
Contribute to risk assessment and compliance activities
Assist with audit preparation and evidence collection
Participate in security awareness and governance initiatives
Providing security recommendations, managing security controls (e.g. endpoint security, vulnerability management, data loss prevention), and assisting with documentation and runbooks.