2025 Summer Intern: Information Security

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic group of individuals committed to addressing unmet needs for patients with CNS disorders. Axsome is based in New York City.

About This Role

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an intern to support the Cyber Security function under the IT team. This individual will be responsible for assisting members of the Cyber Security and greater IT team with a variety of day-to-day tasks, and ongoing projects.  

The Cyber Security Intern will report directly to the Director of Information Security and will work cross-functionally.  

This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.  

 Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assisting the Cyber Security Operations function with day-to-day tasks 

• Assist with asset reconciliation and updates 

• Assist in monitoring a suite of cybersecurity tools for threats to Axsome assets 

• Assist with report generation and analysis including user access reports, security awareness training reports, and system vulnerability reports 

• Assist the Information Security team with projects 

• Assist with cyber incident response activities such as report writing and artifact gathering 

• Perform other threat assessments 

• Report writing on relevant topics such as investigation, statistical, and threat hunting 

• Vulnerability research and analysis  

 Requirements / Qualifications 

• Actively enrolled with a minimum 3.0 GPA in an undergraduate or graduate program (advanced degree preferred) 

• A proactive, creative and entrepreneurial approach to work 

• Interest and/or experience in CNS diseases 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills  

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Computing/Cyber Security certifications are a plus, such as CompTIA+, GIAC, CISSP, Security+, and Network+ 

• Organizational and critical thinking skills 

• Ability to conduct research 

• Proficiency in MS Windows 10/11 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment 

• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles 

Experience and Knowledge 

• Relevant Computing and Cyber Security coursework such as Networking, Computer Systems, Database Systems, Servers, Web Systems, Information Security, Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, etc. 

• Interest in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry a plus 

• Accomplished background demonstrating teamwork, creativity, leadership, good judgement, and delivering results 

Additional Details 

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $18-$22/hour. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location. 

This is a full time and temporary role beginning in June and concluding in August. Final dates will be confirmed this spring. Successful candidates will be compensated at an hourly rate for the duration of the internship. Interns will work a maximum of 40 hours a week. 

Axsome is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.