Cyber Security Intern — OT & SOC (Summer 2027)

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Smyrna is seeking a Cyber Security Intern for a 12-week summer program in Smyrna, TN. You will gain hands-on experience with OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and network security practices within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on threat monitoring, incident analysis, and collaboration with cybersecurity and manufacturing teams to protect critical operations.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Cyber Security or a related field.
• Junior or Senior standing at the start of the upcoming term.
• Knowledge of vulnerability analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with network analysis concepts and cybersecurity monitoring tools.
• Understanding of endpoint detection and response (EDR).
• Interest in ethical hacking, threat detection, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• GPA of 3.0 or above; transcript may be requested during application.
• Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna, TN.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerability management activities using Tenable.One.
• Assist with endpoint detection, monitoring, and response efforts utilizing SentinelOne.
• Analyze network architecture and security risks using RedSeal and other cybersecurity platforms.
• Support Security Operations Center (SOC) investigations and cybersecurity event analysis.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and manufacturing teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks within Operational Technology environments.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Network analysis

EDR understanding

Ethical hacking interest

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

On-site Smyrna, TN

Education

Undergraduate degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Tenable.One

SentinelOne

RedSeal

Job description

Nissan Smyrna is seeking a Cyber Security Intern for a 12-week summer program in Smyrna, TN. You will gain hands-on experience with OT cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and network security practices within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on threat monitoring, incident analysis, and collaboration with cybersecurity and manufacturing teams to protect critical operations.