IT Security and Vulnerability Management - Internship

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:


Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers university students the opportunity to join a leading IT company and gain invaluable experience through our Internship Program. Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers you a highly dynamic, fast-paced, professional working environment and the chance to develop the skills you have gained at university in a real business environment. During your internship you will not only apply these skills in the IT industry, but also acquire a range of abilities to contribute to the business whilst working alongside industry professionals. Throughout the program, you'll have regular training and one-to-one meetings with your manager. Working together, you'll set goals and plot your development. And with our open-plan offices and friendly working culture, you'll have the chance to learn from senior managers who can help you in your future career.

This internship offers hands-on experience in IT security and an opportunity to develop skills in strategic planning, collaboration, and vulnerability management.

Start Date: January 2025 or later (~ 8 month)
Location: Galway, Ireland
Mandatory Requirements: Enrolled in an University during the internship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation Development: Assist in creating detailed and user-friendly runbooks to document operational procedures, troubleshooting steps, and incident response protocols. These guides will help ensure consistent and effective responses to security incidents.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to gather insights about the current state of the IT Vulnerability team. Help identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Strategic Planning Support: Contribute to the development of a roadmap and actionable plans based on collected information, aligning with the organization’s overall security strategy and objectives.
• Vulnerability Management Optimization: Collaborate with the IT Vulnerability team to refine current processes for identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities, incorporating best practices.
• Risk Assessment and Incident Response: Support the incident response team in reviewing and updating procedures to ensure effective and timely responses to security threats.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science or a related field
• First experience with IT security concepts, vulnerability management, or incident response through coursework would be a plus.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in creating technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Interest in developing strategic security solutions and learning how to transition teams toward future-state goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

What you can expect from us:

• Initial extensive onboarding to support you with adjusting into the role
• Ongoing learning and development throughout the duration of the program
• Be mentored by at least one senior member of the team and after two years in the program you can grow into a true professional with valuable relationships and international working experience
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• Great work-life balance including hybrid working and Wellness Fridays initiative

At HPE, we’re:

• Human Rights Campaign’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
• Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace for Parents 2023
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2024
• Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Company 2024
• The Civic 50 Honoree
• JUST Jobs Leader 2024
• Forbes 2024 America’s Best Employers For Diversity
• America's Most Just Companies 2024
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ 2024
• Bay Area's Best Places to Work 2024

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Business, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Office Administration, Policy and procedures, Recordkeeping, Risk Assessment, Service And Support Planning {+ 6 more}
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.


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