IT Security Internship - Military Veterans

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an entry level Information Technology Security Intern for is Corporate office based in Lenexa, KS. This individual will be designated a mentor and will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the IT Security team in maintaining hardware, software, systems, and applications.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support.
• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security alerts and incidents.
• Help maintain and update security documentation and procedures.
• Participate in security awareness training and initiatives.
• Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
• Document and maintain records of security incidents, configurations, and network diagrams.
• Assist with regular system backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Support in managing and updating security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Research emerging threats and contribute to implementing countermeasures.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student seeking a Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems degree or comparable degree
• Reliable source of transportation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
• Customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Preferred Requirements

• Local to the KC Metro Area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits

At Performance Contracting our employees are our greatest asset. PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place. Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third party vendor.

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