Information Security Intern

Hilltop Holdings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilltop Holdings in Dallas is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day security operations. You will work with mentors on data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks while learning how controls are implemented across the business.

The role emphasizes event assessment, escalation to senior team members, and understanding incident response obligations. A solid practical background in technology and a general understanding of cybersecurity

Qualifications

• General understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
• Solid hands-on experience within the technology space.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks.
• Assist with event assessment and escalation to senior cybersecurity team members.
• Learn architectural designs, best practices, and IR obligations.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Hands-on technical experience

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Job description

Hilltop Holdings is looking for a Cybersecurity Intern! The cybersecurity internship is an opportunity that introduces aspiring cybersecurity professionals to the day-to-day operations of security within the company. Interns are primarily exposed to frontline duties associated with cybersecurity practices and are introduced to the processes of event assessment and escalation (when warranted) to senior members of the cybersecurity team. The intern will learn firsthand how cybersecurity controls are implemented, managed and enhanced across the business.
Working alongside one or more mentors, the intern will perform data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks. The Intern also works with cybersecurity team members to understand architectural designs, best practices, and event and incident response (IR) obligations. To be effective, the intern must have a general understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, as well as solid practical hands-on experience within the technology space.