IT & OT Security Intern: Build, Analyze & Script

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is offering an IT/OT Security Intern role that supports the global OT security program. You will help assess cybersecurity risks, strengthen governance, analyze data and write scripts to support security tools and processes.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity in IT/OT environments, with collaboration across the Zoetis OT Security team and site stakeholders to protect manufacturing, lab and research operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience with Windows and Linux, system logs, security alerts and remediation workflows.
• Experience with GitHub, Python and PowerShell.
• Exposure to ServiceNow, CrowdStrike and OT network anomaly detection tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and communicate findings.
• Willingness to learn new systems and languages; English required; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in security discussions and analyze data to support updates to the OT security governance framework.
• Partner with site teams to assess cybersecurity risks and contribute to mitigation plans.
• Assist with script development, reports and data-quality processes under guidance of the OT Security team.
• Document changes and data issues that could impact asset records or operations.
• Review OT security alerts and event data, escalate incidents to SOC and OT Security Lead.
• Participate in additional cybersecurity projects with the OT Security team.

Skills

Networking concepts

Windows & Linux

Scripting: Python/PowerShell

GitHub

OT security tools

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Active Directory

OT anomaly tools

SOC tooling

Job description

Zoetis, Inc. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is offering an IT/OT Security Intern role that supports the global OT security program. You will help assess cybersecurity risks, strengthen governance, analyze data and write scripts to support security tools and processes.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity in IT/OT environments, with collaboration across the Zoetis OT Security team and site stakeholders to protect manufacturing, lab and research operations.