Water Intern - OT Cybersecurity

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Water Intern - OT Cybersecurity

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Are you an ambitious engineering student ready to embark on an exciting journey? Look no further than Garver's Water Design Center (WDC) in Fayetteville, AR. We're a close-knit team of water treatment facility planning and design experts, and we're on the lookout for a passionate student to join us as an Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Intern for the Summer of 2026. This is your chance to dive into the world of design, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and professional environment. By joining us, you'll be part of a group of dedicated professionals committed to making a tangible difference in communities across the region, crafting innovative solutions to address their pressing water needs. If you're eager to contribute, learn, and make an impact, we invite you to become a part of our vibrant team at Garver. Your journey towards a rewarding career starts here.

Internship Description

• Work directly with the Cybersecurity Team Leader on real-world projects, helping to secure industrial control systems in the water industry, including Operational Technology (OT) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks.
• Assist in evaluating the cybersecurity posture of client control systems, support risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security report documentation.
• Gain hands-on exposure to tools and methodologies for identifying threats, analyzing risks, and improving defenses in OT/SCADA environments.
• Opportunity to work on advanced network designs to support overall control system design efforts for existing and new water treatment facilities, ensuring that new designs follow best practices and industry standards for cybersecurity.
• Opportunity to support design efforts for advanced networks that support control systems for both existing and new water treatment facilities, with a focus on applying industry standards and best practices for cybersecurity.
  
  

Garver Launch Program

Elevate your summer experience with our immersive hands-on intern development program. With Garver, you will:

• Engage daily with fellow Garver Launch interns and industry professionals to build your network.
• Participate in Garver's acclaimed wellness program, empowering you to prioritize your overall well-being.
• Give back to your community through volunteer activities as part of our Garver Gives initiative.
• Enhance your professional growth by collaborating with Garver's Learning and Development team, which offers tailored training and programs, including skills-based courses, designed to support your development.
  
  

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Networking Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with basic networking concepts (IP addressing, subnets, routing, VLANS, firewalls)
• Understanding of common cybersecurity principles
• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems
• Experience with common security tools and Linux distributions (Kali, Parrot, etc.)
• Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF and ISA62443
• Interest in or exposure to industrial control systems and automation hardware (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, etc.)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating within a team environment.
  
  

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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