Great ideas sometimes come from singular inspiration, but more often they’re a result of collaborative effort. Inside Garmin, we like to foster an environment of participation and engagement. We support professional development, offer well-designed career paths and adhere to a policy that prioritizes promoting from within the company to maximize the opportunities for our associates. We are also committed to being a good corporate citizen and providing opportunities for associates to contribute toward a healthy, sustainable world.
Information technology is rebooting the workforce one computer, one operating system, one associate at a time. From developing new tools and implementing standards-based applications to managing Garmin servers, email and phone systems, the team uses industry-standard technologies but also creates customized programs to meet the company’s needs. At Garmin, IT teams are comprised of associates who share the same passion about what they do every day. We offer a relaxed team environment (no dress code!) where advancement is found from sharing knowledge, not hiding it! While we promise you a lot of responsibility, you also will have the opportunity to have ownership over projects…oh, and we promise you there will be some fun mixed in there, too!
Can you hack it? We’re looking for an intern with an understanding of industry-trusted infrastructure and development penetration tools to break into our computer systems, products and software to find possible exploits. This intern will learn how to complete penetration testing assessment reports and work with subject matter experts to minimize our risks, as well as comfortably execute pre-determined tests or design your own. If you think you can break in, we’d love to bring you in.
We are looking for a Cyber-Security Threat Engineer Intern for our office in greater Kansas City. In this role you will be responsible for learning and conducting basic security audits from both a logical and theoretical standpoint and a technical and hands-on standpoint. Other essential functions include:
- Fundamental understanding with industry trusted infrastructure and development penetration tools.
- Fundamental understanding with security, infrastructure, software development, and application technologies.
- Learn / gain proficiency with standard methods of reconnaissance, information gathering including network analysis, web application analysis, database analysis
- Learn / gain proficiency with various methods of threat modeling and vulnerability assessment including vulnerability scanners, password crackers, network protocol attacks
- Strong desire to gain experience of common penetration tools toward a deeper understanding of the technology that is needed to reveal vulnerabilities that standard tool proficiency does not.
- Driven to learn or gain experience with device hacking / reverse engineering of products and devices
Qualifications
Qualified candidates are Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a field relevant to perform the essential functions of this job description and hold cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Other requirements include:
- Basic understanding of Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing tools (such as Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark or other)
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must possess relevant experience and/or training
- Must possess relevant education and/or experiences as required for the specific projects he/she will develop
Excellent academics including a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 and previous experience working in a team environment is highly preferred!
Garmin Intern Perks
- Social activities and service opportunities planned for interns
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Test cutting-edge Garmin products before they are released
- No formal dress code
- Assigned mentor to answer your questions and help you grow in your technical skillsets
- Associate discount on consumer products
- Paid, coordinated housing or stipend option for interns whose permanent address is located more than 50 miles from Garmin HQ
- Housing stipend option for those at field locations (non-Olathe) whose permanent address is located more than 50 miles from the field location
- If you join us full-time, your time as an intern counts towards becoming fully vested with your 401K
- Waived registration fees for Garmin-approved races
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Job Information Technology
Primary LocationUS-KS-Olathe
Organization Information Technology
Schedule Full-time
Job Class Non-exempt
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