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Cybersecurity Co-op Intern - CyberOps

National Basketball Association (NBA)
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Job Title: NBA Summer Internship - Cybersecurity Co-op Intern (CyberOps Team)

 

Program Overview:  The NBA Summer Internship is a 10-week program that runs from early June to mid-August. The program provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the business of basketball, develop critical career skills, and contribute to meaningful projects across a range of departments within the NBA.

 

Position Summary: Do you have an understanding of how technology supports and drives business processes? Do you want to learn more about how a major sports league ensures IT security across its entire operations. We have several internship positions focused on IT Cybersecurity.  

 

Major Responsibilities: Interns will have the opportunity to support day-to-day operations in these areas while also completing major projects. Example projects include:  

  • Support the Security Operations team in the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of security tools and technologies
  • Support the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team, completing audits, reviews and participating in incident response. 
  • Supporting the Cyber Intelligence team to track, analyze, and counter digital security threats.

 

Required Education/Professional Experience:

Recommended Areas of Study 

  • Information Technology 
  • Software Engineering 
  • Computer Science 
  • Cybersecurity

 

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

 

  • Basic familiarity with the concepts of Cyber Security 
  • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, etc.)
  • Exposure to various security methodologies and processes and technical security solutions (e.g., SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, packet analyzers, offensive security tools)
  • Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS security features
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a team
  • Microsoft Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
  • Strong written and verbal communication 
  • Excellent time management and organization skills 
  • Data-analytics or data visualization
  • Certifications such as Network+, Security+, CySA+ is a plus (not required)