OT Security Intern: Cyber Risk, Automation & SOC Support

- Zoetis India Capability Center; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis IT/OT Security Intern in Kalamazoo, MI will support the global OT security program by helping assess cybersecurity risks, strengthen governance, analyze security data, and develop scripts for security tools. The role collaborates with the OT Security team to protect manufacturing, labs, and research environments.

Internship offers hands-on cybersecurity exposure across IT/OT environments, with opportunities to contribute to governance updates and automation initiatives under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in CS, Info Security, or related field.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, system logs, security alerts, vulnerability concepts, and remediation workflows.
• Experience with software development and tools such as GitHub, Python, and PowerShell.
• Exposure to ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, and OT network anomaly detection tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established procedures, analyze information, maintain accurate records, and clearly communicate findings.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technologies and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Written and spoken English is required; Spanish, Italian, Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in security discussions and analyze data to support updates to the OT security governance framework, including Minimum Security Baselines, standards, and procedures.
• Partner with site teams to assess cybersecurity risks associated with projects and contribute to plans for mitigating identified risks.
• Assist with the development of scripts, reports, and repeatable data-quality processes under the guidance of the OT Security team.
• Document changes and elevate automation or data issues that could impact asset records or operations.
• Review OT security alerts and event data using established playbooks and escalation procedures, gather relevant context, document initial observations, and elevate suspected incidents or unusual activity to the Security Operations Center (SOC) and OT Security Lead.
• Participate in additional cybersecurity projects aligned with individual interests and learning goals in partnership with the OT Security team.

Skills

Networking basics

Windows & Linux

Active Directory

Security alerts & logs

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

GitHub

OT security tools

Documentation & communication

English proficiency

Vulnerability remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuit

Tools

GitHub

Python

PowerShell

ServiceNow

CrowdStrike

OT network tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Zoetis IT/OT Security Intern in Kalamazoo, MI will support the global OT security program by helping assess cybersecurity risks, strengthen governance, analyze security data, and develop scripts for security tools. The role collaborates with the OT Security team to protect manufacturing, labs, and research environments.

Internship offers hands-on cybersecurity exposure across IT/OT environments, with opportunities to contribute to governance updates and automation initiatives under mentorship.