Position Overview

The Cybersecurity Intern role is a technical resource assisting Kiewit Technology Group teams in driving information security technologies and standards for our organization.  The purpose of this position is primarily to support several enterprise security tools and systems that are the backbone for many of our critical applications and business processes.  The primary responsibility of this position is the daily monitoring, review and resolution of security events.  This position will also contribute towards the creation of some technical information security documentation, and provide oversight of new and existing policies, standards and practices, ensuring the underlying policies and procedures are supported. This position will report to the Cybersecurity Manager within the Kiewit Technology Group.    The Cybersecurity Analyst team ensures and enhances the availability, reliability and accessibility of Information Security systems and tools, and demonstrates Kiewit's Information Technology (IT) department's vision and alignment to the business objectives and strategy.

District Overview

Kiewit Technology Group's (KTG) mission is to deliver project schedule and cost certainty by employing technology designed by and for the construction industry. Our team deploys apps to the field that increase profitability by maximizing the way we use our people and resources in daily operations. KTG uses the Kiewit Management System (KMS), which includes systems and tools that manage every part of Kiewit's business and lifecycle of a project, to improve planning and day-to-day execution in the field by giving our people real-time data to make faster, smarter decisions. Every day our employees make an impact the efficiency of the iconic projects Kiewit builds and you can too.

Location

This position is based out of our Kiewit Business Center at 12720 I Street. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

• Central role in securing Kiewit systems and data from potential threats or compromise
• Actively participates in security threat monitoring, attack methods, and incident response
• Cross-department collaboration and communication to ensure appropriate processes, procedures and tools are installed, monitored, and effectively operating and alerting
• Strategy, planning, and operational excellence through continuous improvement and automation
• Provides guidance and awareness of secure solutions and requirements
• Ensure monitoring of alerts and logs from enterprise security tools such as firewalls, IDS, anti-virus, data loss protection (DLP) and vulnerability scanners
• Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring and detection
• Prioritize workflow; addressing technical and non-technical escalations and satisfaction 
• Perform cyber news analysis, security awareness training and recommend new analytic methods for detecting threats
• Participate in knowledge sharing with other analysts to develop various levels of skill sets on the team
• Interface with technical personnel and other teams as required
• Support the information security function within the company as needed
• Stay informed and educated on security industry trends, potential threats and vulnerabilities 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Information Security principles through related coursework, job experience or personal usage
• Related work experience required in system administration, software development, security operations, or risk and governance a plus
• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISM, OSCP or GIAC a plus
• Understanding of security related technologies such as cryptography, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, access lists, and application vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with tools used in security operations, incident response, and forensics
• Natural curiosity, and a desire to continually learn and improve
• Experience collecting and using data to build compelling or engaging visuals is a plus
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Must be able to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions
• Must be able to provide guidance and feedback to help an employee or groups of employees strengthen their knowledge, skills and abilities to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Must have the ability to write technical information in a clear and concise manner and to be able to convey information appropriately for a variety of audiences
• Must be highly motivated, self-starting and self-directed with the ability to multi-task, work independently and as a part of multiple teams
• Ability to work off-hours when required and be part of an on-call rotation