Information Security Intern

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on learning experience

Competitive wage rate of $15/h

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Delaware County seeks an Information Security Intern. This role offers a chance to gain practical experience in information security while providing user and technical support. Interns will assist in implementing security measures and contribute to various security-related tasks. Requirements include enrollment in a relevant undergraduate program at Villanova, coursework in IT or cybersecurity, and strong communication skills. Ideal for students eager to pursue a career in information security.

Qualifications

• Current Villanova undergraduate in Computer Science or related field.
• Completion of coursework relevant to information security.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exhibit attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with incident and service tickets in the Information Security Office.
• Support maintenance of the Application Inventory.
• Aid with threat hunting using data and threat intelligence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current Villanova undergraduate studying relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Linux

Job description

Information Security Intern

Posting Number: 20244997V
Position Title: Information Security Intern
Posting Type: Student
Hours per week: TBD (10 hours/week)
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2025-2026 Academic Year
Location: Kennedy Hall
Number of positions: 2
Department: 843-UTS - Information Security
Contact: Ryan Chace and Leonard Nelson, 610.519.3564

Position Summary

The Information Security Student Intern will work with the Information Security Operations team, primarily gaining practical experience and knowledge in information security. They will provide user and technical support, particularly in security access controls for user applications and other campus systems. Under guidance, the intern will play an integral part in the implementation, remediation, and compliance of technical security across the enterprise. This is a temporary semester-based position offering hands‑on learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support & Maintenance:
  • Assist members of the Information Security Office with incident and service tickets, including creation and updates of runbooks related to tickets.
  • Support the maintenance of the Application Inventory and related processes to automate and ensure the data in this inventory is accurate.
  • Participate with programming to support procedures and automation of processes within the department.
• Threat Management and Analysis:
  • Aid with threat hunting by leveraging data from key systems and threat intelligence from various sources.
  • Collaborate and support the vulnerability management process including infrastructure and web application vulnerability management scans.
  • Utilize multiple security tools for vulnerability management, unstructured data analysis, and basic security protocols.
• Documentation, Analysis, and Support:
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documents such as spreadsheets that track, measure, and facilitate improvement of internal processes.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives that require analysis and a keen desire to learn various tools.
  • Assist with information security awareness activities appropriate for campus audiences.

Requirements

Minimum

• Education – Current Villanova undergraduate studying Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Information Security, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, or related field.
• Work Experience – Completion of coursework relevant to the position such as information technology, cybersecurity, network security, computer science, or related topics.
• Work Skills – Able to maintain confidentiality of security issues; excellent attention to detail; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to quality; ability to work effectively as part of a highly motivated team.
• Specific Job Knowledge – Microsoft Windows operating systems and processes; functional understanding of application, network, database, physical, and system security and related computer technology and concepts; stays current and maintains effective expertise with technology advances in computer security.

Preferred

• Work Experience – Knowledge working with support ticket systems; prior internship or work experience in a technical or security-related role; experience in creating and maintaining documentation to support procedures and processes.
• Work Skills – Web and application security skill; vulnerability management and penetration testing skills; operating system proficiency (Microsoft Windows, Linux) and troubleshooting skills.
• Specific Job Knowledge – Knowledge of programming fundamentals; operating system concepts and system administration knowledge; familiarity with common security tools and technologies such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM solutions, or network monitoring tools.

Other

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in information security or cybersecurity.

Additional Information

Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $15/h.
Closing Date (11:59 pm ET) – Open Until Filled.