Information Security Intern

Location: Charlotte, NC, United States Department: Interns/ Trainees

DP World is seeking an Information Security Intern to work alongside the Information Security Operations team in supporting cybersecurity initiatives across the organization.

The intern will gain hands-on experience with security operations technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon, Qualys VMDR, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Zscaler, BitLocker, and data protection solutions. The role also provides exposure to security monitoring, vulnerability management, identity security, endpoint protection, incident triage, and internal change management processes. This internship is designed to develop both technical cybersecurity capabilities and professional skills through real-world experience in a global enterprise environment.

The Information Security Intern will support DP World's Information Security Operations team through a structured 10-week summer internship program. The role provides hands-on experience across enterprise cybersecurity operations, with a focus on improving visibility, strengthening security controls, supporting vulnerability remediation efforts, and maintaining security tool health across the environment.

The intern will assist with threat monitoring, phishing investigations, vulnerability management activities, identity and access security reviews, agent deployment validation, and security documentation while gaining exposure to governance processes, risk reduction initiatives, and enterprise security standards. Working under the guidance of Security Analysts and Security Engineers, the intern will develop practical cybersecurity skills while contributing to meaningful security improvements across the organization.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

Location: Charlotte, NC

Hybrid role: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

10-week program: Summer 2027; May 31 to June 6

Department: Information Technology

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

MONITORING & INCIDENT TRIAGE

Review alerts from Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft security services, CrowdStrike Falcon, Zscaler, and email security platforms

Perform initial analysis, document evidence and findings, and escalate suspicious activity using established procedures

Assist with user-reported phishing, indicators of compromise, quarantined messages, and approved security control updates

VULNERABILITY & EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT

Use Qualys VMDR to review coverage and vulnerabilities across endpoints, servers, network devices, infrastructure, and web applications

Support asset cleanup, agent health reviews, scan validation, remediation tracking, exception follow-up, and evidence collection

ENDPOINT, IDENTITY & DATA PROTECTION

Review the health and deployment of CrowdStrike Falcon, Qualys Cloud Agent, Zscaler Client Connector, BitLocker, and endpoint DLP

Assist with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory security hygiene, including stale accounts, privileged access, multifactor authentication, and identity findings

Identify gaps in telemetry, agent coverage, encryption, data protection, or policy enforcement and coordinate follow-up

HARDENING & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Support security configuration reviews and hardening for Windows, Linux, cloud, network, and application environments.

Submit and track Jira requests and changes, validate completed work, and maintain supporting evidence.

Update dashboards, metrics, procedures, and operational documentation used for security and compliance activities

COLLABORATION & INTERNSHIP PROJECT

Work with Information Security Operations, Governance and Compliance, infrastructure, application, and local IT teams across the Americas

Complete a scoped security improvement project and present results and recommendations to Security and IT leadership

TECHNOLOGY EXPOSURE

Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, MFA, and sensitivity labels

CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint, identity, device control, and OT security

Qualys VMDR, Cloud Agent, asset inventory, policy assessment, and web application scanning

Zscaler Internet Access, Private Access, and security log review

Jira, Confluence, dashboards, work instructions, and change management workflows

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Foundational understanding of security monitoring, identity, vulnerabilities, endpoint security, networking, phishing, malware, and incident response

Basic experience with Windows, Linux, networking, cloud services, scripting, coursework, labs, or technical projects is preferred

Able to follow procedures, analyze technical information, keep accurate records, communicate clearly, and escalate concerns appropriately

Works independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively across teams and locations

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

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