Intern - Security Analyst (SPRING)

As a IT Security Intern for the Security Operations Center, you will collaborate with internal and inter-company Technology teams regarding a large variety of security alerts across Acxiom's numerous environments. You will analyze information, connect disparate pieces of data into a comprehensive whole, and respond in a variety of ways according to the needs, context, and severity of the alerts you will be investigating.

Internship details:

• This internship opportunity will begin January 16th, 2024 for at least 6-month duration
• Our intention is to have interns work on-site in Conway, Arkansas if possible.
• 20 hours/week during the semester work dedication and 40 hours/week during summer and breaks

What will you do:

• Collaborate and communicate internally and inter-company with teams, and partners as appropriate
• Work with a responsive and cooperative team.
• Investigate various types of security alerts, respond to third party risk communications as well as take direct action against malicious sources.
• Be responsible for detailed note taking during investigations into alerts and anomalous activity.
• Execute perimeter IP and Domain blocks, send out daily reports for alert investigations to leadership.

What you will need:

• Pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• General knowledge of Information Technology practices
• Strong analytical skills and ability to extrapolate information from variated sources.
• Savvy working in a technical environment to seek business related problems

What will set you apart:

• Technical literacy with ability to explain technical information and concepts to non-technical audiences
• SIEM, Linux/Unix OS, Windows OS, Networking, Load Balancers, Firewall
• Experience with any Identity and access management platforms

Who are we seeking?

• Top Talent & High Performers: We hire the brightest in the industry!
• Innovative Collaborators: We drive operational improvements to promote efficiency and improve performance.
• Future Leaders: We develop our people and promote from within.
• Game Changers: We empower people to challenge the status quo and explore new possibilities.
• Emotional Intelligence: We cultivate greatness both within ourselves and with others.
• Hardworking Employees: We look for initiative to conquer sophisticated challenges.
• Someone who truly enjoys innovating with technology

We believe in building an exciting workplace where associates feel highly motivated and want to engage every single day. It’s important to Acxiom that we invest in our culture and promote a healthy work-life balance. Acxiom has a fast paced, high-performance culture where we empower our people to do innovative, ground breaking work. You will always be guided to do what is right.

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer

(AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics or other protected

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Primary Location City/State:

Conway, Arkansas

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New York City, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington Applicants: This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact recruit@acxiom.com.