Cyber Security Intern 2026

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Position Summary

The cybersecurity internship is an opportunity that introduces aspiring cybersecurity professionals to the day-to-day operations of security within Ingersoll Rand. Interns are primarily exposed to frontline duties associated with cybersecurity practices, and are introduced to the processes of event assessment and escalation (when warranted) to senior members of the cybersecurity team. The internship is a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand how cybersecurity controls are implemented, managed and enhanced across the business.

Working alongside mentors, interns perform data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks. Interns also work with cybersecurity team members to understand architectural designs, best practices, and event and incident response (IR) obligations. Interns provide support to Security Operations, GRC, and Engineering teams. To be effective, interns must have a general understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, as well as solid practical hands-on experience with computers.

Essential Job Duties

• Follow and execute directives issued by cybersecurity management and senior employees.
• Support day-to-day activities performed by the cybersecurity team.
• Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization.
• Work with senior members of the team to learn basic first-line threat assessment and response tasks and progress toward independence after proving competence.
• Execute tasks requested by cybersecurity team members, such as analysis, investigation, reporting and maintenance of general cybersecurity upkeep.
• Assist in supporting Security Operations, GRC, and Engineering teams.
• Monitor dashboards, tool health, and metrics with escalation to members of the cybersecurity team.
• Attain proven proficiency with cybersecurity tools and perform front-end troubleshooting and general triage.
• Read daily cybersecurity resources to stay current on security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Actively participate with team in mock threat exercises to strengthen skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of undergraduate coursework (or reputable trade program) in cybersecurity.
• Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• General knowledge and hands-on coursework (lab) experience with cybersecurity endpoint, network, vulnerability, forensic and log management tools.
• Basic understanding, knowledge of and hands-on capabilities with operating system configuration (Windows, Unix, Linux) and networking (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols).
• Ability to analyze event and incident logs, and work with detect and respond teams to assess security events related to malware, vulnerabilities, exploits and kill chain methodology.
• Introductory knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and operations.
• Basic exposure to one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell and Bash) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of adversary tactics.

Additional Qualifications

• Proven trustworthiness and history of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working with diverse teams.
• Organized and punctual.
• Confident, but humble and willing to learn and take initiative.
• Recommendations from previous instructors and internship sponsors.

Education Requirements

• Working toward completion of undergraduate degree in information assurance, computer science, engineering or related technical field preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate hands-on and general knowledge coursework in cybersecurity or information technology.
• Demonstrated hands-on lab experience collecting, investigating and documenting threats and incidents.
• Ability to speak to cybersecurity projects completed during education and training.

Certification Requirements

• None expected, but certificates obtained during coursework are a plus.

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