Ascension · 12 hours ago
IT Intern - Cybersecurity Application Security
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. As a Cybersecurity Intern focusing on Application and Offensive Security, you will be integrated into our security operations to help identify, triage, and remediate vulnerabilities.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the end-to-end process of identifying, understanding, and triaging vulnerabilities across the enterprise
Support "offensive-style" security tests and simulations to identify potential exposure points
Participate in security reviews of application source code to identify flaws before they reach production
Assist technical teams in understanding reported risks and provide guidance on effective remediation strategies
Gain exposure to modern security frameworks and tools used to manage and reduce the organization’s attack surface
Communicating technical risks to stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner
Utilizing industry-standard tools to evaluate the severity and impact of security findings
Working closely with development and infrastructure teams to ensure security is baked into the technology lifecycle
Maintaining a "student of the game" mentality to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and defensive methodologies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field with a clear focus on security
Preferred
A strong desire to work with tools such as Horizon3 NodeZero, Onspring, and Ox Security
Basic understanding of offensive security concepts, application security principles, or Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
Solid verbal and written communication skills; must be comfortable and professional while collaborating with teammates on camera
Ability to break down complex vulnerabilities and explain them to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Company
Ascension
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
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