Cybersecurity Ops & Intelligence Intern

Otis; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis, a global leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing, invites motivated students to apply for its Cybersecurity Internship in Farmington, CT. This hands-on program provides exposure to Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Security Engineering under experienced mentors.

You will contribute to protecting enterprise systems, develop dashboards, and participate in security exercises and post-incident reviews while pursuing a bachelor's

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field and enrolled for Summer 2027.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity operations and defending enterprise environments.
• Understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and assist with initial investigations under supervision.
• Research emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and TTPs relevant to the organization.
• Assist with threat intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Support threat hunting and improvement of detection capabilities.
• Participate in incident investigations, triage, and documentation.
• Track remediation efforts and validate vulnerability closures.
• Develop dashboards and reports for cybersecurity leadership.
• Assist with security tool evaluations, testing, and playbooks.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Networking basics

Security concepts

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-09-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT999: 1CP - Farmington, CT One Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Intern will support the Cyber Operations & Intelligence team in protecting enterprise systems, networks, and information assets from cyber threats. This role provides hands‑on exposure to Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Security Engineering disciplines. The intern will work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals and gain practical experience with industry‑leading tools, processes, and technologies.

This internship is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in Cyber Defense, Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, or Security Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Threat Intelligence

• Monitor security alerts and events from security platforms and assist analysts with initial investigations.
• Research emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Assist with threat intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Support threat hunting initiatives and detection improvement efforts.

Incident Response

• Participate in cybersecurity incident investigations under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Assist with triage, documentation, evidence collection, and incident tracking.
• Help develop incident timelines and contribute to post‑incident analysis and lessons learned activities.
• Support cyber exercises, tabletop scenarios, and response readiness activities.

Vulnerability Management

• Review vulnerability scan results and assist with risk prioritization.
• Track remediation efforts and validate vulnerability closures.
• Support reporting and metrics related to vulnerability reduction and remediation performance.
• Research security advisories and emerging vulnerabilities affecting the organization.

Security Engineering

• Assist with implementation, testing, and tuning of cybersecurity tools and controls.
• Support automation initiatives that improve security monitoring and response capabilities.
• Participate in security technology evaluations, proof‑of‑concepts, and platform integrations.
• Help create technical documentation, playbooks, and operational procedures.

Program Support

• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations for cybersecurity leadership.
• Analyze security data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and technology stakeholders across the organization.

Education

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be actively pursuing a degree and remain enrolled in an accredited degree program following the internship start date in Summer 2027.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong interest in cybersecurity operations and defending enterprise environments.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and security concepts.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity domains such as: Incident Response Vulnerability Management Threat Intelligence Security Monitoring Security Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

The hourly range for this role is $20/hr to $26/hr. We may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast‑moving, high‑performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people‑powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].