Cybersecurity Summer Intern — Hybrid in Princeton

Kyowa Kirin North America; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin North America invites rising students in computer science, information security, or related fields to join our Cybersecurity internship in Princeton, NJ. The role blends on‑site and remote work, focusing on risk management, compliance, and security operations within a global biopharma setting.

You will gain hands‑on experience protecting systems and data, while collaborating with professionals across information security disciplines.

Qualifications

• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Familiarity with risk assessment concepts and cybersecurity principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership through coursework, student organizations, athletics, volunteer experiences, or previous internships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support information security initiatives that help protect company systems, infrastructure, and data.
• Assist with security monitoring, incident response, and cybersecurity operations activities.
• Participate in IT compliance and risk assessment activities to support governance and control processes.
• Partner with team members to review IT controls and collaborate with business stakeholders on security‑related initiatives.
• Support the development of information security policies, standards, and implementation plans.
• Create dashboards, reporting tools, and communications that help track team objectives and educate employees about information security.
• Contribute to knowledge‑sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the Information Security organization.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Risk management

Governance & compliance

Security operations

Technology program management

Strong communication skills

Education

Computer Science / Information Security student

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

Job description

Kyowa Kirin North America invites rising students in computer science, information security, or related fields to join our Cybersecurity internship in Princeton, NJ. The role blends on‑site and remote work, focusing on risk management, compliance, and security operations within a global biopharma setting.

You will gain hands‑on experience protecting systems and data, while collaborating with professionals across information security disciplines.