Company: 6J2 - Zoetis Services LLC Title: IT/OT Security Intern Location: Kalamazoo - Kilgore Road, United States of America Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Why Zoetis Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers. Zoetis work environment At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow. Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health. Results that matter Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.
Job Description: IT/OT Security InternLocation: Kalamazoo, MichiganInternship Summary:The IT/OT Security Intern will support the global Operational Technology (OT) Security program by helping assess cybersecurity risks, strengthen security governance, analyze security data and alerts, and develop scripts that support existing security tools and processes.The intern will work closely with the Zoetis OT Security team and site stakeholders to help protect the safety, productivity, security, and reliability of manufacturing, laboratory, and research environments. This internship provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity within complex IT and operational technology environments.Internship Responsibilities:Participate in security discussions and analyze data to support updates to the OT security governance framework, including Minimum Security Baselines, standards, and procedures.Partner with site teams to assess cybersecurity risks associated with projects and contribute to plans for mitigating identified risks.Assist with the development of scripts, reports, and repeatable data-quality processes under the guidance of the OT Security team.Document changes and escalate automation or data issues that could impact asset records or operations.Review OT security alerts and event data using established playbooks and escalation procedures, gather relevant context, document initial observations, and escalate suspected incidents or unusual activity to the Security Operations Center (SOC) and OT Security Lead.Participate in additional cybersecurity projects aligned with individual interests and learning goals in partnership with the OT Security team.Internship Qualifications:Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering, Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, and common IT/OT protocols.Experience with Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, system logs, security alerts, vulnerability concepts, and common remediation workflows.Experience with software development and tools such as GitHub, Python, and PowerShell.Exposure to ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, and OT network anomaly detection tools is preferred.Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established procedures, analyze information, maintain accurate records, and clearly communicate findings.Willingness to learn new systems and technologies and seek guidance when appropriate.Written and spoken English is required. Spanish, Italian, and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.Compensation:The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:Associate-level degree: $16.00/hourUndergraduate-level degree: $22.00/hourGraduate-level degree: $32.50/hourDoctorate-level degree: $36.00/hourFor candidates located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, or Washington (Seattle area), the anticipated hourly base pay rates are:Associate-level degree: $17.00/hourUndergraduate-level degree: $24.20/hourGraduate-level degree: $36.40/hourDoctorate-level degree: $40.30/hour Full time Intern (Trainee) Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
About Zoetis
Zoetis operates in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. The company focuses on the prediction, prevention, detection, and treatment of animal illnesses. It serves veterinarians, pet owners, and livestock farmers across more than 100 countries. Founded in 2013, the organization is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and employs over 10,001 people.
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