CyberSecurity Intern

Global Payments; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global benefits

Learning & development

Inclusive team environment

Community initiatives

Wellbeing program

Global employee assistance

Recognition on global platform

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to join our Information Security team and help shape the future of global commerce. You will support threat intelligence, threat hunts, endpoint forensics, and vulnerability research while developing and enhancing security playbooks and procedures.

The role involves monitoring systems, contributing to policies, and producing metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls.

Qualifications

• Working towards Nexus or Bachelors in Cyber Security focused discipline.
• Achieved one or more of the following certifications: IT Fundamentals, Network+, A+, Security+.
• Working towards one or more of the following certification: AWS Cloud Practitioner, GCP Cloud Digital Leader, or a security specialization.
• Awareness of FinTech related compliance frameworks (PCI, SOX, GLBA), etc.; Knowledge of industry standard security compliance programs (PCI, SOX, GLBA, etc.).
• Awareness of National Security Standards (NIST CyberSecurity Framework, NIST SP800 Series, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Handle cyber threat intelligence as assigned.
• Support guided cyber threat hunts and endpoint forensics.
• Conduct vulnerability research and contribute to playbooks and procedures.
• Monitor systems for threats and vulnerabilities as assigned.
• Contribute to information security policies, standards, and documentation.
• Create metrics to show security controls effectiveness and team operations.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and exception processes.
• Generate security artifacts to meet compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on industry threats to guide decisions.
• Participate in program improvements for future interns.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Threat hunting

Endpoint forensics

Vulnerability research

Security governance

Policy & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security

Tools

IT Fundamentals

Network+

A+

Security+

AWS Cloud Practitioner

GCP Cloud Digital Leader

Job description

Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Cyber Security Intern to join our ever evolving Cyber Security team and help shape the future of global commerce.

The Cyber Security Intern will join a team tasked with providing specialized cyber security services to support the Global Payments Information Security Program. The intern will work in assigned roles to facilitate mitigation and detection of threats to Global Payment.

What you’ll own:

• Primary responsibilities can include handling of cyber threat intelligence, guided cyber threat hunt, endpoint forensics, and/or vulnerability research
• Develop and enhance playbooks and procedures as needed for focused projects
• Monitor systems for threats and vulnerabilities as assigned
• Contribute to information security policies and standards, procedures and other documentation as needed to improve information security capabilities.
• Create meaningful metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls and security team operations.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and exception approval processes.
• Generate security related artifacts as needed to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Keep abreast of industry and technology threats to guide security decisions
• Participate in program improvement for future interns

What you’ll bring:

• Working towards Nexus or Bachelors in Cyber Security focused discipline
• Achieved one or more of the following certifications: IT Fundamentals, Network+, A+, Security+
• Working towards one or more of the following certification: AWS Cloud Practitioner, GCP Cloud Digital Leader, or a security specialization
• Awareness of FinTech related compliance frameworks((PCI(Payment Card Industry), SOX(Sarbanes-Oxley) , GLBA(Gramm Leach Bliley Act)), etc.). Knowledge of industry standard security compliance programs ((PCI(Payment Card Industry), SOX(Sarbanes-Oxley) , GLBA(Gramm Leach Bliley Act), etc.)
• Awareness of National Security Standards(NIST CyberSecurity Framework, NIST SP800 Series, etc.)

It’s a bonus if you are:

• Adaptable
• Motivated self-starter
• Superb communicator
• Disciplined

Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team.

We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

Our perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution

• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business

• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise

• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter

• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives

• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing

• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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