Intern, Vulnerability Management
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Position Summary:
Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking an Intern, Vulnerability Management to assist the global Vulnerability Management team under the Global Information Security Department (GISD) located in Herndon, VA for the 2020 summer internship program. This incumbent will help in creating and testing global configuration standards for the various components of the Vulnerability Management tool suite. This is a position for those interested in pursuing a career in information security while getting hands on experience in the operation and configuration of industry standard security tools. We are looking for a candidate with technology and writing skills that can be applied to the creation and evaluation of a set of technical standards for use globally throughout the company.
The GISD summer internship program runs for twelve weeks beginning in May and ending in August. Our program is designed to provide skills, knowledge, and hands-on work experience in the information security industry, supporting the personal growth of our interns as well as Sony business results. This role is a fulltime, paid internship.
Responsibilities:
- Create and document individual component standards for our vulnerability management tool suite
- Test potential configuration options in our vulnerability management lab environment
- Analyze the pros and cons of different configuration options, document the rationale behind selecting one over another
- Provide management with regular updates on the progress of creating these standards
- Respond to internal customer queries regarding vulnerability management
- Support Vulnerability Management team in ad-hoc projects
- Provide vulnerability management lab support and configuration guidance for the various Sony security teams
- Maintain knowledge of outstanding and existing vulnerability management issues
Qualifications:
- Meets one or more of the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program
- Currently enrolled in a technical or certificate program
- Recent graduate of a degree-seeking or technical program, within one year of completion
- Working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology or related subject matter
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and quickly apply new concepts to accomplish assignments
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience through work or internship preferred
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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