Cyber Security Intern: Global Impact & Threat Hunting

Total System Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global career growth

Learning & development

Inclusive team environment

Community initiatives

Employee assistance program

Global recognition

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to join the expanding security team in Columbus, GA. You will assist with threat intelligence, threat hunts, forensics, and vulnerability research while learning industry best practices in a global payments environment.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to incident response, policy development, and compliance activities, with mentors and real-world projects across standards like PCI and NIST.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Nexus or Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security.
• Certifications: IT Fundamentals, Network+, A+, Security+.
• Pursuing AWS Cloud Practitioner, GCP Cloud Digital Leader, or security specialization.
• Familiarity with PCI, SOX, GLBA, and related compliance programs.
• Awareness of NIST CyberSecurity Framework and SP800 series.

Responsibilities

• Handle cyber threat intelligence and guided threat hunts.
• Develop and refine security playbooks and procedures.
• Monitor systems for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to information security policies and standards.
• Create metrics to demonstrate control effectiveness.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and exception processes.
• Produce artifacts to meet compliance requirements.
• Stay informed on industry threats to guide security decisions.
• Support intern program improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security

IT Fundamentals

Network+

A+

Security+

AWS Cloud Practitioner

GCP Cloud Digital Leader

Job description

Global Payments is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to join the expanding security team in Columbus, GA. You will assist with threat intelligence, threat hunts, forensics, and vulnerability research while learning industry best practices in a global payments environment.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to incident response, policy development, and compliance activities, with mentors and real-world projects across standards like PCI and NIST.