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COLSA is honored to be named one of the '2022 Best Midsize Employers' by Forbes. This honor is a reflection of our collaborative, employee-centric culture. People are COLSA's greatest asset and are instrumental in serving our clients with innovative programs and industry-leading technology.

General Summary

COLSA's corporate cybersecurity team is looking for an intern. In this role you will be:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Assist in Security Audits: Support the IT security team in conducting regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities, including monitoring and analyzing security alerts, and assisting in the resolution of security incidents.
• Security Tools: Gain hands-on experience with security tools and technologies used for monitoring, detection, and prevention of security threats.
• Security Research: Stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to contribute to proactive security measures.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in pursuit of undergraduate degree with a focus in Information Assurance, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to Huntsville, AL at his/her own expense for duration of internship
• Basic understanding of information security concepts, networking, and operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate security issues and solutions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address security challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Proactive and eager to learn, with the ability to take initiative in security-related tasks.
• US Citizenship required. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Security + and/or Network +
• Familiarity with common vulnerability scanning tools
• Familiarity with M365 security settings and tools
• Experience and/or projects related to cybersecurity

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.