About the role#
This internship supports the IT and cybersecurity team in maintaining security measures across the organization. You will work alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in defending against cyber threats. The role involves daily security operations, project participation, and efforts to keep company systems secure and resilient.
What you'll do#
- Assist in implementing, maintaining, and upgrading security measures, policies, and controls under supervision.
- Support vulnerability management processes, including tracking and documenting remediation efforts.
- Help analyze security incidents and participate in root cause investigations.
- Contribute to the implementation of security tools and processes.
- Assist in monitoring the organization’s security posture and identifying potential vulnerabilities.
- Support network security controls, such as firewalls and endpoint protection systems.
- Participate in efforts to counter security breaches and reduce future risks.
- Support corporate identity solutions, including Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Help implement and maintain identity protection tools.
- Contribute to the Security Awareness Training program.
- Assist with SIEM system monitoring.
- Help write reports and provide insights on security policies and incident responses.
- Perform analysis of security events and logs.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and adapt.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Interest in account management, password policies, and access control principles.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and cloud identity solutions is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, paid internship.
About DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.
DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is a privately held business consulting firm founded in 1972. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company employs 975 people. It provides corporate tax services to public and private clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The firm specializes in areas such as property tax, tax technology, and sales and use tax.
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