Cyber Security Intern

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

Westinghouse is actively seeking a talented Cyber Security Intern to join our team.

If you are a student searching for the first step to building a career in cyber security, this is the position for you!

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Collaborating with managers and technical staff to solve problems and develop technical requirements

· Identify opportunities for continuous improvement

· Assist in maintaining security systems

· Develops or modifies operating procedures to mitigate security risks

· Build domain knowledge of environment to understand long-term risk areas that could develop as the systems evolve

· Assist in Cyber Security operations as needed including but not limited to assessments, reporting, documentation and incident response

· Promote security awareness and policy guidance to ensure user understanding and adherence

Requirements:

· Students pursing a degree or technical learning path in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other related field.

· Broad scripting/programming skills (Java, Python, Bash, etc.)

· Experience with Linux servers

· Knowledge and/or experience of end point protection, vulnerability scanning and patching

· Knowledge and/or experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detections systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, etc.

· Strong analytical skills to perform effective troubleshooting

· Proactive research to prevent issues

· Attention to detail and work product validation

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to handle multiple task simultaneously in high stress environment, independently and as part of team

· Team player able to effectively interact with colleagues and stake holders across the company

· Seeking students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security related areas of technical study and/or learning paths.

Additional Skills:

· Cyber security or threat intelligence experience – spam, malware, phishing, vulnerability management

· Knowledge of the newest areas of security including Cloud technology, Big Data environments, Mobility, and virtualization technologies (AWS, VMWare, Open Stack)

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in Spain can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Hybrid model of work.
• High flexibility and autonomy.
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
  • Lunch allowance.
  • Private health insurance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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