Job Description

Department: TechnologyOur Company PromiseWe are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.:Cybersecurity Engineer Spring 2025 Intern \xe2\x80\x93 RemotePlease print/save the job description because it won\xe2\x80\x99t be available after you apply.To be considered, please ensure that you attach a resume to your application.Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We entrust our Interns working in Technology to make an impact on their Team in real-time projects, work collaboratively with other Technology Interns and workgroups, make progress to achieve Company initiatives, and deliver on our Company Purpose of connecting People to what\xe2\x80\x99s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, all while having fun and developing yourself as a future professional.Additional details:Join Southwest as a Spring 2025 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from January 28th through April 17th, 2025.Work fully remotely, with opportunities to connect with your Team and other workgroups virtually and potential to travel to visit our Corporate Campus in Dallas, Texas.There is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.If you currently reside in an ineligible state, you may relocate to an eligible state and be considered for an internshipDedicate a minimum of 24 hours each week to your internship responsibilities and tasks, up to 40 hours a week. We recommend checking your spring schedule now to ensure availability.Receive an hourly pay of $31 and receive a one-time, $1,000 stipend (Paid $500 on first paycheck and $500 at midpoint of internship)Receive free, unlimited travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).Interns will receive any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.The Intern will work part-time as a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern within the Technology Department. The Intern may be asked to support a variety of projects within one or more of the following Teams:Cybersecurity Engineering Operations: This team maintains, monitors, and supports the Cybersecurity Capabilities utilized by Southwest Airlines to help reduce our cyber risk and attack surface. If you enjoy hands-on work with the technologies that keep Company infrastructure and individuals safe, then this is the Team you\xe2\x80\x99d want to be a part of.Duties and Responsibilities:The duties and responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Engineer Intern may include but are not limited to:Under supervision, may be responsible for vendor management, partner governance, and oversight to deploy systems which are complete, designed and managed over life cycles.Work with a Team to research problems, plan solutions, recommend software and systems, and coordinate developments in an orderly manner to meet business requirements. Including, but not limited to, monitoring and testing performance and capacity for potential bottlenecks, identifying possible solutions, and working with partners to implement fixes.Responsible for ensuring the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability and resolving escalations of simple to medium complexity.Assist in the implementation and updates to the platform strategy and road map.Maintain awareness of technology trends in area of responsibility.Meet commitments and deliverables related to participating in projects.Basic Qualifications:High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageMust have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring processThis position requires authorization to work in the United States as a permanent employee without sponsorship now or in the futureEducation:Progress towards degree, major, or minor in Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business OR similar degreeProgress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferredTo be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internshipAt least one semester remaining at the time the internship ends is preferredMinimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of applicationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Basic knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and/or work experienceExperience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) requiredExperience or exposure to the following technologies are preferred: PING, eDirectory, Active Directory, CyberArk, InsightVM, QRadar SIEMKnowledge of how passwords and multi-factor authentication works preferredExposure to Agile methodologies preferredPrevious internship, work experience, or project work in a classroom environment as a Software Engineer or Cybersecurity Engineer within the past 12 months is preferredProject management skills, including principles, timelines, and budgets, are preferredUnder minimal supervision, ability to perform basic troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, solution development, and implementation within specific technology areasAbility to analyze and resolve problems of simple to medium complexity, utilizing basic knowledge of hardware components, systems, software, and networking technologiesBasic partnering, negotiation, and communication skills in working with Business Customers and Technology support preferredKnowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws is preferredAble to prioritize effectively and take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible workUnder direction, able to develop, present, and communicate ideas and strategies in both technical and user-friendly language to small-medium audiencesAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, Customer service-oriented environment with a high regard for hospitalityDemonstrate programming aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking.Facilitate or complete analysis, design, and programming of viable solutions to high complexity business problems according to user specificationsParticipate in system and acceptance testingWorks well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous, and compassionateQuick learner, self-motivated, and team orientedTime Commitment and Pay:Required: Part-time 24-40hrs a weekMust maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8hrs per day and no fewer than 24hrs per weekProgram Dates: January 28 \xe2\x80\x93 April 17, 2025$31 per hour + $1,000 stipend paid in two installments of $500To apply, you must submit your application and upload a resume for each role online at .We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may email the or call 877-792-4792.Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
09/15/2024

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