Cybersecurity Intern
UFP Industries, Inc, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Cybersecurity Intern to support our cybersecurity identity and access management initiatives. The successful candidate will assist in the deployment of security and access tooling, support reporting and measurement for authentication and access initiatives, and contribute to process and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and eager to learn, gaining hands‑on experience in cybersecurity and related technologies.
Location : Must physically work out of our Grand Rapids, MI location
Duration : Up to 6 months.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the deployment and support of endpoint security and access solutions under the guidance of cybersecurity engineers
Collaborate with team members to learn cybersecurity best practices, tools, and enterprise processes
Support reporting and measurement for authentication and access initiatives, including tracking adoption and enrollment metrics
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of process and technical documentation related to identity and access management activities
Participate in operational tasks to support ongoing cybersecurity initiatives
Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Basic understanding of authentication concepts, including passwords, multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless authentication, and how authentication differs from authorization
Foundational knowledge of permissions and access control concepts, such as roles, groups, and leastprivilege access
Proficiency in the use of computers and businessrelated software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to review data and identify patterns or inconsistencies
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document processes and communicate technical information
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Location : Must physically work out of our Grand Rapids, MI location
Duration : Up to 6 months.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the deployment and support of endpoint security and access solutions under the guidance of cybersecurity engineers
Collaborate with team members to learn cybersecurity best practices, tools, and enterprise processes
Support reporting and measurement for authentication and access initiatives, including tracking adoption and enrollment metrics
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of process and technical documentation related to identity and access management activities
Participate in operational tasks to support ongoing cybersecurity initiatives
Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Basic understanding of authentication concepts, including passwords, multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless authentication, and how authentication differs from authorization
Foundational knowledge of permissions and access control concepts, such as roles, groups, and leastprivilege access
Proficiency in the use of computers and businessrelated software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to review data and identify patterns or inconsistencies
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly document processes and communicate technical information
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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