An IT Security Analyst develops and executes security controls, defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce and web-based systems. This associate researches attempted or successful efforts to compromise systems security and designs countermeasures. In addition, you will maintain hardware and software utilized for data creation, collection and analysis. Your work may be internal or external, client-focused, working in conjunction with Professional Services and outsourcing functions.

Internship details:

• This internship opportunity will begin Summer 2024
• Intern will work from the Conway, AR office
• 40 hours/week work dedication during summer and breaks, 20-25/week during the semester
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2024 - December 2025
• Applicants for this internship position with Acxiom in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Acxiom (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (CPT/OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)

What you will do:

• Review activities (concerning new security hardware and software infrastructure components or enhancements to existing solutions): research, analysis, selection, planning, and engineering.
• Learn and gain exposure to methodologies to implement new and emerging security hardware and software infrastructure, perform product customization for multiple configurations, developed implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful enterprise-wide security systems hardware/software
• Learn infrastructure analysis, and evaluation on resource requirements necessary to maintain and/or expand service levels or tune for optimum performance
• Learn how critical incidents involving multiple enterprise services and components are resolved
• Review and provide feedback on changes for purposes of incident avoidance
• Learn how to analyze problems and solution alternatives. Recommend the best alternatives and implement upon approval.

What you will need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Management Information Systems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Timely, effective communication using multiple channels; excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you will set you apart:

• Basic system development concepts, algorithms, and malware analysis
• Knowledge of network device functions, such as routers, switches, etc
• Basic knowledge of possible attack activities, such as scans, man in the middle, sniffing, DoS, DDoS, etc and possible abnormal activities, such as worms, Trojans, viruses, etc.
• Foundational knowledge of security operations, incident analysis, incident handling, and vulnerability management or testing, system patching, log analysis, intrusion detection, or firewall administration.

Who are we seeking?

• Top Talent & High Performers: We hire the brightest in the industry!
• Innovative Collaborators: We drive operational improvements to promote efficiency and improve performance.
• Future Leaders: We develop our people and promote from within.
• Game Changers: We empower people to challenge the status quo and explore new possibilities.
• Emotional Intelligence: We cultivate greatness both within ourselves and with others.
• Hardworking Employees: We look for initiative to conquer complex challenges.

We believe in building an awesome workplace where associates feel highly motivated and want to engage every single day. It’s important to Acxiom that we invest in our culture and promote a healthy work-life balance. Acxiom has a fast paced, high-performance culture where we empower our people to do innovative, cutting-edge work. You will always be guided to do what is right.

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics or other protected status.

Primary Location City/State:

Conway, Arkansas

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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Acxiom is a customer intelligence company that provides data-driven solutions to enable the world’s best marketers to better understand their customers to create better experiences and business growth. A leader in customer data management, identity, and the ethical use of data for more than 50 years, Acxiom now helps thousands of clients and partners around the globe work together to create millions of better customer experiences, every day.