Cyber Security Internship (Fall 2023)

Overview

Are you interested in gaining meaningful work experience at one of the nation's leading specialty retailers? As a Spencer's & Spirit Halloween IT Intern you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skill set, explore your talents, and network with our company leaders. Our internship program offers a challenging, hands-on experience in a rewarding, supportive environment. Our goal is to prepare you to jump into a career post-graduation.

Former interns often describe our internship program as the most fun they've ever had – at a company where our mission is 'Life's a Party. We're Makin' It Fun!' and 'So Much Fun It's Scary!' what else could you expect? With a small group of interns there is a close relationship between supervisors, mentors, and interns, which fosters an environment of companionship and learning.

Some highlights of our program include:

• Paid, full-time internship
• Workshops with our Corporate Executives including the CIO
• 30% discount at Spencer's and Spirit Halloween Stores

Responsibilities

• Assist Security analysts in evaluating passwords, logins, system logs, access reports, dashboard and security failure reports
• Help perform security assessments, vulnerability testing and risk analysis for on premise as well as cloud and hosted environments
• Assist team with conducting security audits. Both internal and external security audits across various networks and technologies
• Update the disaster recovery plans and other documents to make sure the company has backups
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• High level of analytical ability to collect and examine technical data to resolve implementation and support issues
• Good customer service and human relations skills
• Patience and motivation as well as the ability to maintain control in stressful situations
• Must be extremely trustworthy
• Ability to work well with key stakeholders and function as a team member
• Strong communication skills