Tech Program Intern III (Information Security)

What you’ll need to succeed as a Tech Program Intern III (Information Security) at XPO:

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• 2 or more years of relevant undergraduate coursework
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with administrative processes
• Understanding of information security, IT systems, and networking concepts

Preferred qualifications:

• Background or education in a related field (Cyber Security, IT, Software Engineering)
• Strong data analysis skills, including querying and reporting (Python, Jupyter Labs, PowerBI/Looker)
• Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment; consult with team members and management as needed
• Ability to be open-minded and receptive to feedback in an intellectually rigorous environment
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve problems
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Great verbal and written communication skills

About the Tech Program Intern III (Information Security) job

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Help implement information security processes to protect the company against the breach of protected information and unauthorized intrusion into our network and systems.
• You will focus on Security Engineering and Architecture with an additional focus on cyber threat hunting, vulnerability discovery, pen testing, offensive security, risk management and threat intelligence monitoring.
• Learn how various cybersecurity teams work, from security engineering to cyber intelligence and everything in between
• Gain hands-on experience with network, edge, and endpoint protection tools; learn how these events are correlated into a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) program, and how we leverage vulnerability data and cyber intelligence to find and remediate potential issues
• Learn all aspects of a security organization while collaborating with security engineers, the Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts, incident responders, forensics analysts, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and more
• Participate in the day-to-day health monitoring and security engineering operations as they troubleshoot XPO’s security tool stack
• Participate in reporting metrics, writing technical documentation, and learning to utilize cutting-edge enterprise-level security tools to hunt threats
• Learn and participate in the core functionality of each team that you work with
• Become familiar with Next Generation Protection (firewalls, endpoint), how to use various security tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and cyber intelligence tools

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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