About the role#
This internship with the Americas Security Team offers hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, business continuity, and crisis management. You will work on real projects, collaborate across functions, and help strengthen the protection of company assets and operations. This is a 12-week, full-time summer 2027 role.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and AI augmentation.
- Support Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities, including maintaining Business Impact Analyses, risk assessments, and continuity strategies.
- Assist with the planning and execution of business continuity exercises.
- Help manage program metrics, data analysis, reporting, and dashboards.
- Design and implement tools or workflows to improve operational efficiency.
- Prototype lightweight automation or AI solutions, such as chatbots or decision-support tools.
- Integrate automation solutions with existing systems and data sources.
- Create documentation, process maps, and user guidance for security initiatives.
- Participate in project meetings and demonstrations to present progress and gather feedback.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate, master’s, or PhD program in Business, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- A minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Curiosity regarding security, resilience, and new technologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI tools, scripting, APIs, or programming languages is a plus.
- An unofficial copy of your transcript must be uploaded with your application.
Location & details#
- Location: Plano, Texas, United States.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This position is paid.
- Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a telecommunications company based in Kista, Stockholm. Founded in 1876, the firm focuses on 5G, mobile broadband, and cloud infrastructure. It maintains a global presence with over 100,000 employees. The company develops network technologies and software for communication services.
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