Please Note: This is a Utah-based hybrid position which will require some regular in-office days each week. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.

Essential Job Duties

If you have been waiting for your opportunity to get into the world of information security, then our Data Security Internship is the job for you! As a Security Intern at BambooHR, you will primarily be responsible for examining large sets of data, looking for security issues. You will also perform administrative tasks to enable our security program and work on projects to make sure controls are in place and operating correctly. Being trained on the job will be a BIG part of this position. We want to enable our team with the skill sets and abilities to prepare them for roles with more responsibility- making this a great internship for a graduating college student or someone with an IT background who is looking to break into security. If you have a passion for technology, love problem solving, and want to develop new skills then this would be a great internship for you!

You will:

Work closely with our IT Security team to address security concerns and help with incident response
Monitor security controls and analyze the impact of their logs using SIEM technology and scripting
Review and improve security and IT controls to ensure they are up to date and fully applied
Work with vulnerability assessment tools and manage the application of patches

What You Need to Get the Job Done

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology with a security focus, or related fields, and are going into your senior year this fall
Experience with Windows, OS X, and Linux is a plus
Familiarity with networking concepts (how websites work, how ports and IP addresses work, how encryption works, etc.)
Passion for computers and security, with a strong desire to learn and a proactive, “can-do” attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and customer service abilities
Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, with close attention to detail and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to function well in a fast-paced and occasionally high-stress environment
Ability to travel to our Draper, UT office for occasional meetings
You are available full-time (M-F 8-5 pm)

What We'll Love About You

If you have experience working with malware (defending against it, not writing it) or an Intrusion Detection System
You can patiently help others who are having difficult technical problems that may take a significant amount of time
You love technology and see it as a hobby on top of a career

What You'll Love About Us

A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
Paid time off for summer holidays and birthdays
401k plans with up to 6% company match
Join us for company events during the summer
We pay for a one year subscription to Financial Peace University and you walk away with financial savvy and a bonus

About Us

At BambooHR, we're building something different: we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work! We're a proven market leader driving innovation while building lasting success through thoughtful, sustainable growth. Here, you'll find a place that champions growth: both professional and personal, both individual and collective.

We invest in potential, giving you the space to stretch your capabilities and turn good ideas into reality while providing the safety net of a supportive, values-driven culture. Our approach combines meaningful work with meaningful lives, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the flexibility to thrive both in and outside the office.

What sets us apart isn't just what we do, but how we do it: with openness, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Join us in creating HR software that makes work better for everyone, while we make work better for you.

BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know.

BambooHR is An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V
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