Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-On Risk & Response

ProPetro; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cybersecurity Intern at ProPetro supports the IT security team under the Information Security Manager, gaining hands-on experience in security assessments, vulnerability tracking, documentation, and security awareness.

You'll assist with risk assessments, track fixes, review policies, and help with incident response and disaster recovery exercises, while ensuring compliance with safety and PPE requirements in the work environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
• No prior work experience required; coursework or certs (e.g., CompTIA Security+) are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, and networking.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Track and document vulnerability fixes.
• Review and update security policies and procedures.
• Support incident response and disaster recovery exercises.
• Resolve IT support tickets related to user access and cybersecurity.
• Research security threats and trends and share findings with the team.
• Create security awareness content for employees.
• Report potential security concerns to the Information Security team.
• Maintain compliance with HSE by attending required training and PPE usage.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Confidential information handling

Education

Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows

Microsoft 365

Networking

Job description

The Cybersecurity Intern at ProPetro supports the IT security team under the Information Security Manager, gaining hands-on experience in security assessments, vulnerability tracking, documentation, and security awareness.

You'll assist with risk assessments, track fixes, review policies, and help with incident response and disaster recovery exercises, while ensuring compliance with safety and PPE requirements in the work environment.