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LAYIQ - Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027 at Cox Automotive

Support Cyber Defense initiatives, including improvements to security operations, procedures and supporting solutions, as well as threat detection and response capabilities.
Support Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programs to improve how the team collects and uses metrics, securely onboards new suppliers, and manages data governance and privacy policies.
Assist with application security reviews to identify and mitigate security and privacy risks.
Support cloud security through the development and tuning of posture-management policies.
Contribute to the Mergers and Acquisitions program by assessing new businesses in which Cox takes an ownership stake and helping identify and prioritize remediation of cyber risks.
Assist with Security Architecture initiatives to improve data protection and enable zero-trust architectures that provision least-privilege access to Cox Automotive assets.
Conduct research on a variety of cybersecurity topics.
Support documentation requirements, including documenting current-state and future-state processes.
Participate in Human-Centered Design sessions to capture brainstorming efforts.
Who You Are

Currently enrolled in a related degree program, such as Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or another related program.
Curiosity with a growth mindset and passion for Cybersecurity
Creative problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills

Exposure to cybersecurity scripting, such as Python or JavaScript.
Business or process documentation experience.
Leadership experience.
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
We’re also looking for someone who is curious, thinks big and dives deep, acts conscientiously and like an owner, balances innovation with optimization, and communicates effectively through strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!
Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Drug Testing
To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027

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