IT Security Intern

Peckham Industries, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking an IT Security Intern to support IT and IT Security initiatives on-site and across the organization. You will gain hands-on experience across the OSI model and security stack while assisting with routine IT tasks.

The role includes developing and reviewing IT policies, coordinating Cybersecurity Awareness and phishing campaigns, and assisting with device setup and vulnerability remediation. A hybrid schedule and travel up to NY/Nebraska may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an IT-related college program.
• Possession of one or more certifications such as Security+, Network+, A+, or AZ-900.

Responsibilities

• Assist IT and IT Security teams on varied projects and daily support tasks.
• Develop, review, and promote IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate the Cybersecurity Awareness program including phishing campaigns and education content.
• Track and report metrics for company-wide education and phishing campaigns.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Windows OS

Linux OS

macOS

Communication skills

Independent learner

Education

Security+

Network+

A+

AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)

Tools

IT ticketing systems

Job description

Introduction

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family run business since 1924 and we believe our "family by choice" ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.

Overview

The IT Security Intern will play a versatile role within Peckham’s IT department. In this position, you will collaborate with both the Information Technology team and the IT Security team to support a variety of IT and security-related projects. Each day, you will arrive on-site ready to assist with routine IT support needs, as well as contribute to emerging IT Security initiatives—often alternating between the two areas as priorities shift. By joining our team, you will gain substantial hands-on experience across all layers of the OSI model and throughout the IT security stack.

Responsibilities

Security Tasks

• Obligated. Assist, develop, and review IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ownership and caring. Manage the Cybersecurity Awareness program, including coordinating education, developing and promoting IT Security Awareness content, and leading phishing campaigns for the entire company.
• Measurement. Track and report metrics for company-wide education and phishing campaigns with comprehensive reports.
• Measure risk within the vulnerability management program by assessing criticality, severity, and impact of existing threats, and research remediation steps to incorporate into the IT patching program.
• Committed to serve. Create presentations for status meetings and all-hands sessions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Shadow the IT Security Leader, assist with tasks as needed, record key points during meetings, and communicate action items to the IT Security Leader.

IT Tasks

• Respect and engage. Interview and coordinate with IT employees to understand existing protocols and processes and create draft procedure documents based on IT Security requirements and templates.
• Determined. Assist with daily IT support objectives as needed, including remediating vulnerability findings based on severity and asset criticality, and addressing reported phishing emails.
• Mastery. Support IT operations by setting up new devices such as workstations, firewalls, servers, and other equipment.
• Remediate vulnerabilities based on severity and asset criticality priorities.
• Remediate vulnerable reported phishing emails.
• Set up new devices (workstations, firewalls, servers, etc.).

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a college program in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, with one or more certifications such as Security+, Network+, A+, or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
• Must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively learn new skills, with strong motivation to grow and develop new IT Security best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.
• Understanding of Information Security controls, as well as security education and awareness concepts to help promote best practices across the company.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well with others and support the IT Security Leader as a key partner.
• Ability to work Hybrid: 5 days a week, come into office 2-3 days a week and 2-3 days remote. Flexibility is offered.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and clean driving required in order to travel to off-site locations to provide IT support and maintenance as needed
• Willingness to commit to a minimum one-year internship with Peckham Industries.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This position operates in a professional office environment and follows a hybrid work model, typically requiring 2-3 days per week onsite with the remaining days remote, with flexibility as needed. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. While primarily sedentary, the position may involve occasional walking, bending, or standing as necessary. The intern may also be required to travel to off-site locations to provide IT support and maintenance.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth and we believe will pave the way for future success.^PII^