Intern, Corporate Security Analyst

Job Description

We’re looking for an intern to help optimize our security programming and investigative capabilities.  This will be a tremendous opportunity for individuals interested in how security structure/systems can improve business functionality, safety and how we can integrate technology to improve employee safety.

A Security Analyst Intern needs to possess strong analytical skills. They need the capacity to work with large amounts of information, extract relevant and draw logical conclusions. Possess a critical skill of being able to collaborate across departments, work well with vendors and security department customers.  Work independently as needed and may require occasional travel in the region.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing mapping/GIS systems to improve security response times and investigations
• Organizing and transforming information into comprehensible structures
• Using tools and techniques to visualize Information in easy-to-understand formats, such as diagrams, graphs, and presentations
• Preparing reports and presenting these to management or security contractors
• Identifying and recommend new ways to save money by streamlining business processes, analyzing budgets monthly, quarterly, and yearly invoices leading to better cost-effective paths
• Analyzing security monitoring systems for improvement opportunities
• Communicating with stakeholders to understand business requirements
• Other security related duties as assigned
• Assist with investigations into security incidents
• Develop creative and resource solutions to complex and sensitive issues.

Qualifications

• Location: Rochester, NY (ability to work on-site Mon-Fri)
• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in a related field to include but not limited to, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or Technology fields.
• The ability to pay attention to detail when working with information to make accurate conclusions and predictions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively share findings with shareholders
• A solid understanding of data sources, data organization and storage
• IT and mapping skills/knowledge
• Knowledge of relevant social media, information, and research sites
• A person interested in security protocols and security systems

Experience and Education/Training Requirements

Typically, a candidate who is applying for a Security Analyst Intern position does not need any previous on-the-job experience, but they should be working towards a bachelor’s degree in a related field to include but not limited to, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or Technology fields. Other related training certificates are also relevant. Applicants who have other security replated internship experience is a plus. Candidates can also expand upon their qualifications through professional courses at relevant institutions.