Information Security Intern

OneGroup; Town of Canton, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

401K with match

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Banking discounts

Job summary

Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI) is seeking a Security Internship with the Information Security team in Upstate NY.

The role involves assisting with daily security log reviews, phishing mailbox monitoring, and testing new security initiatives while helping with access provisioning and risk assessments. Ideal candidates are pursuing an Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s in information security or IT, aged 18+, and able to work 40 hours per week during Spring 2027–Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a working knowledge of basic information security and IT terms and processes.
• Analytical mindset to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and remain on task.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Information Security team with daily log/alert reviews and follow-up investigations.
• Monitor and analyze the phishing mailbox; escalate as needed.
• Test and document new security initiatives.
• Assist with user access provisioning and de-provisioning processes.
• Support risk assessments tied to vendor management and new technologies.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws/regulations and ensure policy compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department head.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Independent work

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in information security or IT

Job description

Overview

At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer commercial banking, wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we’re committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CFSI, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting all Information Security team members in a variety of security initiatives at a mid-sized banking institution.

• Assist with daily security log/alert review including follow up and investigation when appropriate.
• Monitor and analyze the internal phishing mailbox. Elevate when assistance is necessary.
• Perform testing / document new security initiatives.
• Assist with the user access provisioning and de-provisioning process.
• Assist and/or complete risk assessments tied to vendor management and new technologies.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ancillary Duties:

• Perform any job-related tasks assigned by any member of the Information Security department with oversight from the Director of Information Security.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• In process of earning an Associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with a working knowledge of basic Information Security and IT terms and processes
• Analytical mindset to solve problems
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and remain on task.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Experience

• None required but some previous Information Security and/or IT experience would be preferred.

Other Job Information

Hours: 40 hours a week Duration – 2 Semesters (Spring 2027 – Summer 2027) 6 months

Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus potential for annual merit increase. In addition to your competitive salary, you will be rewarded benefits including: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, Medical, Vision & Dental insurance, 401K with generous match, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, Banking discounts and the list goes on!

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.

The Company is an Affiantative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Minimum

USD $16.00/Hr.

Maximum

USD $19.67/Yr.