IT Cybersecurity Intern

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Position Overview

As an IT Cybersecurity Intern, you will participate in various aspects of DigiKey's IT department. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you’ll work on throughout the internship.

Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships.

This is a hybrid, which will require onsite attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day tasks and projects in the assigned department
• Support the team in their regular duties
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions
• Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis as assigned
• Maintain organized records of work and project files
  
  
  

Capstone Project

• Gain practical experience in the assigned department
• Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates
• Improve business skills such as communication, project management, data analysis, etc.
• Build a professional network within the industry
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The best candidate for this position will be a current student or recent graduate with education in an IT-related field such as Computer Science or Information System
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including average to above-average computer ability
• Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
  
  
  

Tools, Systems, And Software

• Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
• Outlook
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
  
  
  

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [email protected].

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