Summer Intern, Cyber Security

Description

About the Internship

The Cyber Security summer internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, contributing to vital security operations within our department. As part of a dynamic team, the intern will engage in a variety of tasks that support the protection of our organization's digital infrastructure. This role will involve but not limited to participating in meetings, research security data, and contributing to reports that directly influence the department’s security measures. The intern will gain hands-on experience in

cyber security risk management, cyber security technical operations and professional skills that are critical for a future career in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vulnerability management program
• Work on security audits
• Research security
• Perform data analysis and presentations
• Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities

• Participate in the development and delivery of cyber security awareness program
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the cyber security compliance of new projects
• Attend cyber security team and other cross-functional meetings and contribute to on-going discussions on cyber security improvements
• Shadow senior team members and assist with day-to-day cyber security operations
• Support the creation and maintenance of cyber security documentation, including incident reports and cyber security procedures.
• Help with the configuration and implementation of basic cyber security tools and software
• Assist in the execution of basic penetration testing exercises under the guidance of senior staff
• Learn and familiarize yourself with the company’s security policies and protocols
• Perform routine security checks on company systems and help resolve identified risks threats and vulnerabilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
• Major in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• At least one year of completed coursework

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of common cyber security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and SIEMs (Security Information and Event Management).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of cyber risk management
• Proficient in data manipulation using tools such as Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Internship Details

• The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025

• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025

• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)

• The format is expected to be hybrid

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.89 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.