IT Security Intern

**Overview****IT Security Intern Position Summary**Join our team as an IT Security Intern, where you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of dynamic and critical cybersecurity initiatives. This role will contribute to our ongoing projects, but also to tailor the experience according to your interests and career aspirations. You will work on selected projects that align with both the organization's priorities and your personal learning goals in the field of information security and identity and access management (IAM). **This position will be located in Elk River, MN. It will be working onsite, 40 hours/week.****Responsibilities****IT Security Intern Duties and Responsibilities****Project Selection and Management**:- Collaborate with the team to select projects that match your skills and interests, from a pool of important yet unaddressed initiatives.- Potential projects include SSO configurations, NTLM evaluation and remediation, iTAR compliance, and Intune configuration.**Research and Development**:- Depending on your focus, you might explore areas such as the effectiveness of different Password Locker solutions, broader applications of MFA authentication integrations, or the transition to a Passwordless environment.**Certification and Compliance Assistance**:- Participate in managing IT security certifications and compliance projects, gaining insight into industry standards and regulations.**Collaborative Learning and Networking**:- Engage in security operations meetings with teams such as the Arctic Wolf, benefiting from professional networking.- Receive mentorship from experienced IT professionals and contribute to a variety of security projects based on your learning objectives.- Work alongside experienced professionals to address security issues via the use and configuration of security control systems.- Exposure to leading security tools.**Qualifications****IT Security Intern Qualifications**- Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.- A foundational understanding of IT security principles.- A keen interest in learning and tackling challenges in IT security.- Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.- Honest communication skills, both written and verbal.- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.**What to Expect from an Internship with Cretex Companies?**Each summer, we are excited to offer interns countless opportunities to network, learn more about the Cretex family of businesses, and have fun! Here are some things you'll get to experience as an intern with Cretex Companies and its businesses:- Work with the latest technologies- Challenge yourself and grow your skills- Find opportunities to move across our family of businessesCretex offers internships in many different areas, including Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting, Business, and Production Operations. We encourage you to explore the many internship opportunities Cretex Medical could offer you.Internships are available in a variety of locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) metro area, including Elk River, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Dassel.Here are some of the things that interns have said about working at Cretex:- "I enjoyed how integrated the interns were in the workflow. We were working on projects that made an impact for the company. I had opportunities to work with employees from all areas of the company as well as other interns."```{=html}```- "During my internship, I gained firsthand experience in project management, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices. I was able to grow my skills in design by focusing on creating more ergonomic processes for manufacturing. I enjoyed the learning experience and the relationships I developed."**Cretex Intern Benefits:**Cretex offers a wide range of benefits for interns including:- Eligible for Housing Stipend for Relocation- Eligible for Health and Wellness Benefits- Career Development Activities- Opportunities to Interact with Leadership- Company Events - Facility Tours - Summer Intern EventApplicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.