IT Intern - Cybersecurity

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Primary Purpose

The Cybersecurity Intern will assist the Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Program Management with various cybersecurity-related projects. This includes organizing the Cybersecurity Capability Team’s digital workspaces, participating in planning and scheduling activities, collecting and organizing risks, and visualizing metrics for stakeholder groups. The intern will take on additional projects as needed.

Major Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Intern will participate in Agile cybersecurity projects, assisting with risk assessment and mitigation efforts. They will create project workflows using Jira, ensuring tasks are tracked and completed efficiently. The intern will collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity teams to support various initiatives and contribute to the development and refinement of cybersecurity policies and procedures. Staying updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and advancements is crucial, and the intern will engage in Agile ceremonies and documentation to maintain capability team momentum. Additionally, the intern will assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of cybersecurity metrics, providing valuable insights to stakeholders. Finally, the intern will assist with other projects as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements Education:

Currently enrolled as a sophomore or above in a Bachelor’s degree program, or enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

Certification/Licenses: Work Experience:

Previous internship or experience in cybersecurity, IT, or data science is preferred but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency or ability to learn using digital workspace tools (Jira, Teams, SharePoint, Confluence).

Experience or ability to learn security tools and technologies such as PAM, EDR, ZScaler.

Ability to collect, analyze, and visualize data.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Interest in cybersecurity and staying updated on the latest threats and advancements.

Basic understanding of network security principles and practices.

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis.

Understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Job Requirements Education: Certification / Licenses: Certifications such as ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

Work Experience: Knowledge / Skills / Activities:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Office Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Physical Demands

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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