Cybersecurity Intern Fastek Limited

Fastk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Birmingham seeks an IT Security Intern to assist in monitoring security alerts, support incident response, and conduct vulnerability assessments. The role requires a proactive learner, willing to work closely with IT security specialists and participate in workshops. Ideal candidates should familiarize themselves with compliance standards like GDPR and ISO27001. The company offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Assist in monitoring IT security alerts.
• Support incident response activities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and report suspicious activity.
• Support encryption and data protection tasks.
• Document best practices for IT security.

Job description

Job Description

• ✔️ Assist in monitoring IT security alerts
• ✔️ Support incident response activities
• ✔️ Conduct vulnerability assessments under guidance
• ✔️ Learn penetration testing tools and techniques
• ✔️ Support security awareness programs
• ✔️ Assist in preparing security reports and audits
• ✔️ Research latest cybersecurity threats
• ✔️ Learn compliance standards like GDPR, ISO27001
• ✔️ Monitor network traffic and report suspicious activity
• ✔️ Assist in firewall and access control reviews
• ✔️ Support encryption and data protection tasks
• ✔️ Document best practices for IT security
• ✔️ Participate in security workshops
• ✔️ Test basic security configurations
• ✔️ Work closely with IT security specialists