2025 Summer - InfoSec Intern

The 2025 Summer - InfoSec Internship is an opportunity that introduces aspiring cybersecurity and InfoSec professionals to the day-to-day operations of security within the company. They are primarily exposed to frontline duties associated with cybersecurity practices, and are introduced to the processes of event assessment and escalation (when warranted) to senior members of the team. The internship is a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand how InfoSec controls are implemented, managed and enhanced across the business. Working alongside one or more mentors, interns perform data collection, ticket processing, analysis and remediation tasks. Interns also work with cybersecurity team members to understand architectural designs, best practices, and event and incident response (IR) obligations. Interns can provide support to multiple teams during their term, including: InfoSec Engineering, Threat Intel, Vulnerability Management, InfoSec Awareness and Training, InfoSec Operations, and other teams or focus areas. To be effective, interns must have a general understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, as well as solid practical hands-on experience with computers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow and execute directives issued by management and senior employees. Support day-to-day activities performed by the assigned team. Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization. Work with senior members of the team to learn basic tools, processes, procedures, and responsibilities of that team's specific focal area. Execute tasks requested by team members, such as analysis, investigation, reporting, development, and maintenance of general cybersecurity upkeep. Attain proven proficiency with various cybersecurity tools used to perform front-end troubleshooting and general triage, employee training, risk assessment, etc.. Read daily cybersecurity resources to stay current on security threats and vulnerabilities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.