OT/IT Security Intern: Hands-on Cyber Defense

6J2 - Zoetis Services LLC; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Inc. is seeking an IT/OT Security Intern to assist in evaluating cybersecurity risks and strengthening governance across manufacturing, labs, and research environments.

You’ll work with the OT Security team to analyze data, develop scripts, and support automation. This hands-on role provides exposure to security in complex IT/OT settings and collaboration with site stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching, firewalls, VPNs) and Windows/Linux environments.
• Experience with GitHub, Python, PowerShell; exposure to security tooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support OT security governance updates and minimum baselines.
• Assist with scripts, reports and data-quality processes under supervision.
• Review security events using playbooks and escalate incidents to SOC.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

GitHub

Windows

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering, Sciences

Tools

ServiceNow

CrowdStrike

OT network tools

Active Directory

Job description

Zoetis Inc. is seeking an IT/OT Security Intern to assist in evaluating cybersecurity risks and strengthening governance across manufacturing, labs, and research environments.

You’ll work with the OT Security team to analyze data, develop scripts, and support automation. This hands-on role provides exposure to security in complex IT/OT settings and collaboration with site stakeholders.