Security Intern

Socket.dev; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Crest Operations is seeking a Security Intern to assist the Enterprise Security & Risk team with cybersecurity operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, identity security, and security analytics across enterprise environments.

You will gain hands‑on experience analyzing alerts, supporting monitoring, and developing Power BI dashboards while learning risk assessments and governance concepts in a real manufacturing and cloud context.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Basic understanding of operating systems and security principles
• Interest in cybersecurity operations and threat analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze security alerts and investigate potential threats
• Assist with security monitoring and threat detection activities
• Participate in vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Support identity and access review processes
• Develop dashboards and reporting using Power BI
• Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments
• Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities
• Support security documentation, standards, and operational procedures
• Participate in incident response exercises and investigations
• Assist with security automation opportunities using Power Platform and scripting

Skills

Analytical skills

Networking concepts

Security principles

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

Power BI

Power Platform

Azure

Okta

Active Directory

SIEM

Trend Micro Vision One

Trend Micro Apex One

Microsoft 365 Security

Job description

Come join our team at Crest Operations!

With companies located across the United States, Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet today’s challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions, Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change, using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.

Position Summary

The Security Intern will work alongside Crest's Enterprise Security & Risk team to support enterprise cybersecurity operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, identity security, and security analytics activities.

This position provides hands‑on experience with enterprise security platforms, security monitoring, incident response coordination, risk management, governance frameworks, and security automation. Interns will gain exposure to real‑world cybersecurity operations supporting manufacturing, business, cloud, and enterprise technology environments.

This internship is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in:

• Security Operations (SOC)
• Cybersecurity Analysis
• Threat Detection & Response
• Security Engineering
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
• Identity & Access Management
• Cyber Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Analyze security alerts and investigate potential threats
• Assist with security monitoring and threat detection activities
• Participate in vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Support identity and access review processes
• Develop dashboards and reporting using Power BI
• Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments
• Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities
• Support security documentation, standards, and operational procedures
• Participate in incident response exercises and investigations
• Assist with security automation opportunities using Power Platform and scripting

Technologies Exposure

• Trend Micro Vision One
• Trend Micro Apex One
• Microsoft 365 Security
• Microsoft Azure
• Okta
• Power BI
• Power Platform
• Active Directory
• SIEM and Security Analytics Platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Basic understanding of operating systems and security principles
• Interest in cybersecurity operations and threat analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What Students Will Learn

• Enterprise cybersecurity operations
• Threat detection and response
• Security architecture concepts
• Risk management methodologies
• Security monitoring and analytics
• Identity and access management
• Enterprise security governance

We know how difficult it is to manage change and solve problems. Continuous improvement is hard work. Founded in 1958, we’ve seen our share of struggles. We’ve failed. We’ve learned and we’ve adapted. We will continue to grow and evolve to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. To do this, there are three forces that we leverage that will not change: Our Solid Foundation, Innovation, and The Right People. When we bring these three forces together, we get a forward movement. Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but also supports where our industries are going.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE

We hire people who share our values and we put the right people in the right seats, with the skill sets that fit our customers’ challenges and we work hard to develop our people. Our people come to work because it feels like home, no matter where they are from. We place each other above egos because, at Crest, our coworkers are like your family. And like family, we believe in honest and clear communication so that the path towards our customers’ success is a united effort.

Crest Operations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Crest Operations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

Crest Operations will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)