Cyber Security / IT Security Summer Intern, Boston Metro Area
SystemExperts Corporation is a premier boutique provider of IT compliance and security consulting services. It
assists companies to develop practical overall security strategies and architectures. The company offers a wide
range of network, systems, and application security services to provide its customers with peace of mind. The
services include compliance programs, vulnerability testing, monitoring, and system hardening.
Description
SystemExperts is looking for an intern with an interest in Cyber / IT Security. The Intern will primarily be
responsible for supporting consulting staff on a variety of security projects including Network Security Monitoring,
IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), Security Program Development (SPD), Application Assessments, and
targeted research to support active consulting engagements. The core requirement is a commitment to learning
about and an eagerness to participate in projects related to information security.
Projects Intern may participate in include:
IT GRC Security Program Development
Security Program Development
Creation of System Hardening / Secure Build Standards
Revising PKI Policies and Standards
Risk Assessments
Vulnerability Assessment and scoring
Improvement of existing services
Tool evaluation
Network Security Monitoring
Application Assessments
Penetration Testing
Candidates must possess the following:
Must be qualified to work in the U.S.
At least three years of coursework in pursuit of a computer science or computer security related
undergraduate degree
Time management skills
Interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic
Basic security knowledge (at least one core security class)
Basic networking knowledge
Basic operating system knowledge: Windows, Linux
Basic IT troubleshooting
The desire to learn about new security concepts and techniques
Desirable skills:
Knowledge of one or more scripting languages: Python/Perl/Ruby
Knowledge of one or more programming languages: C/C++/C#/Java
Familiarity with basic relational database concepts
Familiarity with XML
If interested, please submit your resume to Paul Hill at paul.hill@systemexperts.com and Jonathan Gossels jon.gossels@systemexperts.com