• OT Cybersecurity Intern (operational technology)

    Jacobs (Cincinnati, OH)


    We are seeking a motivated intern to join our Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Consulting team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to critical infrastructures industries - Including Water utilities, data centers, and transportation systems - where cybersecurity plays in vital role in ensuring safety, resilience and compliance.

    Responsibilities:

    As an Intern within our team, you will work alongside highly experienced consultants and technical experts to support projects such as:

    * Cybersecurity Assessments - Analyze OT environments, evaluate cybersecurity maturity levels, identify risks, and help design roadmaps and strategies to strengthen security posture.

    * Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) - Assist in developing policies, frameworks, and procedures aligned with standards like NIST, IEC 62443, and NERC.

    * Penetration Testing and Vulnerability assessment - Support efforts to detect, prioritize, and mitigate risks in industrial control systems (ICS) and OT networks.

    * Tabletop Exercises - Participate in the creation of real-world scenarios to test and improve OT resilience and crisis management

    * Cross-functional projects - Deliver client-focused solutions that integrate cybersecurity consulting with network design, engineering and digital technologies.

    * Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

    * Strong written skills and verbal communication.

    * Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments.

    * Curiosity and willingness to tackle complex challenges.

    * Enthusiastic about OT & critical infrastructure protection

    * Skills with Microsoft 365 Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

    * Good organizational skills & teamwork

    * Familiarity with some cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, IEC 62443).

    Preferred:

    * Understanding of Network technologies is a plus.

    * Knowledge of ICS/OT environments (SCADA, PLCs, industrial networks) is a plus.

    * Experience in cybersecurity competitions (e.g., Capture the Flag) or case challenges is an asset.

    * Skills with Microsoft Visio & Project is a plus.

    Minimum Education & preferred focus areas:

    * Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

     

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