Information Security Intern - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The SDZWA Information Security team focuses on overall Information Security for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The Information Security Intern will support the team on a wide variety of information (cyber) security objectives in support of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission to end extinction and vision of connecting people to wildlife in support of conservation. The Information Security Intern will report directly to the Head of Information Security and will work in a growing team environment and have an opportunity to work with a wide verity of departments and resources, depending upon the assignment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with daily management of operational information security in a 24x7 environment.
• Assist in providing support for the design, deployment and use of security related reporting tools and management systems.
• Assist with information security risk assessments and reports to identify, assess, measure, and monitor information security risks.
• Liaise with internal employees throughout the organization (Engineering, HR, Administration and Support) and external resources as necessary, on information security matters such as emerging security risks and control technologies.
• Supporting the incident response, investigation and architecture review processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE

• Training and/or experience that would demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills listed preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate 
• Some college-level courses 
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Interest and understanding of Information Technology, Information Security, and Risk Management 
• Knowledge of information security industry standards and frameworks (e.g. PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001) 
• Understanding of process and information technology related controls 
• Ability to work on multiple projects, with strong ability to adapt to dynamic work environment and to prioritize tasks accordingly 
• Effective Communication (oral and written) 
• Effective organization and planning skills 
• Effective Customer service skills 
• Interest in technical and policy writing 
• Interest in internet and network security products and platforms, such as intrusion detection/prevention, incident response and investigation, vulnerability management, data loss prevention and penetration testing 

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: Both San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
• Position Type: 12-week Internship
• Pay: Stipend of $5,000

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. 

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.