Cybersecurity Intern

Cybersecurity Intern

Location: Southfield, MI 

Are you a college student looking to kickstart your Cybersecurity career? Open Dealer Exchange, LLC is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Intern to support its workforce in Southfield, Michigan. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in cybersecurity functions including, but not limited to SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tool usage, virus/malware remediation, and general tasks of the security operations center (SOC). This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, grow, and build practical skills in a professional environment.  This internship is an onsite opportunity and will last 12 weeks. 
 

Why Join Us?

This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced Cybersecurity professionals, and the opportunity to develop valuable skills in threat analysis, network security, and risk management. Whether you're helping with vulnerability assessments, monitoring network security, or assisting with incident response, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our systems and data—all while building your own expertise in the field of cybersecurity. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and tell us why you’re excited to join the Open Dealer Exchange Cybersecurity Team.

What You’ll Do (Essential Job Functions):

• Assist in security operations, including monitoring and triaging alerts for potential security threats.
• Monitor and remediate phishing attempts through mailbox monitoring and analysis.
• Support malware and virus removal efforts, along with conducting related analysis.
• Collaborate with IT and Desktop Support teams to troubleshoot and assist with reimaging tasks.
• Utilize cybersecurity tools (EDR, DLP, vulnerability scanners) to detect and monitor potential security issues.
• Contribute to threat feed monitoring, updates, and incident management through SIEM tools.
• Assist with creating and distributing SIEM tool dashboards and reports.
• Provide additional support for other cybersecurity tasks as needed. 

Who We’re Looking For (Preferred Skills and Experience):

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. (30+ credits completed)
• Strong computer literacy and basic knowledge of security concepts (AV, firewalls, etc.)
• Exposure to enterprise computing, TCP/IP networks, and cloud environments (especially Microsoft 365 and Azure).
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with concepts in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Experience with any Microsoft security toolset (e.g., Defender, Sentinel, Purview) is a plus.
• Understanding of system hardening processes, GRC solutions, and security protocols.