Security Analyst Intern:
Location: Plano, TX
Duration: 12 weeks
Start date: May 25, 2027
Please upload your unofficial transcript when applying.
About this opportunity:
An internship with Ericsson's Americas Security Team offering hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, continuity and crisis management, risk, automation, and AI. The intern will contribute to real projects, collaborate across functions and regions, and help strengthen protection of Ericsson's people, assets, operations, and business while building business and technical skills.
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What you will do:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Business, Business Administration, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Data Analytics, or another related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand business processes, identify risks or improvement opportunities, and help develop practical solutions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, follow up on actions, maintain documentation, and deliver commitments within agreed timelines
- Interest in one or more areas such as cybersecurity, information security, business continuity, operational resilience, risk management, process improvement, automation, data analytics, or artificial intelligence
- Ability to analyze information and translate findings into clear documentation, presentations, reports, or dashboards
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, business processes, and security and resilience disciplines
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional and global teams
- Familiarity with AI tools, automation platforms, data analytics, scripting, APIs, or programming languages is a plus, but not required
- Experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, or similar business productivity and data visualization tools is a plus
Long Description
The Skills You Bring:
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Information Security, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, and Crisis Management to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and AI augmentation
- Support Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities, including the review and maintenance of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), risk assessments, continuity strategies, and business continuity plans
- Support the planning and execution of business continuity exercises, including scenario development, preparation of exercise materials, stakeholder coordination, documentation of outcomes, and tracking of improvement actions
- Support the BCM program coordination, including stakeholder engagement, meeting preparation, action tracking, documentation, awareness activities, and follow-up with business continuity stakeholders
- Assist with program metrics, data analysis, reporting, and dashboards to provide visibility into security and resilience performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Support the design and implementation of tools, workflows, and process improvements to enhance data collection, analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency
- Explore opportunities to use AI and automation to improve security and resilience activities, including documentation, reporting, data analysis, business continuity planning, exercise management, and routine processes
- Where applicable, prototype lightweight automation or AI solutions, such as workflows, chatbots, AI agents, or decision-support tools
- Assist with integrating automation solutions with existing systems and data sources where feasible, such as internal dashboards, ticketing systems, monitoring tools, or other business platforms
- Develop clear documentation, procedures, process maps, presentations, and user guidance to support security and resilience initiatives
- Participate in project meetings, regular check-ins, and demonstrations to present progress, gather feedback, document decisions, and refine solutions
- Collaborate with diverse teams across different functions and geographies, gaining exposure to how security, business continuity, and crisis management operate within a global organization
Eligibility requirements:
- 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Uploading an unofficial copy of your transcript
- Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, master's, or PhD on a full-time basis at a four-year college or university at the time of the co-op
- Be available to work 40 hours per week
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Security Analyst
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At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
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The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, master's, or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university during the internship
- Be available for a full-time 12-week internship
- Solid programming skills
- Familiarity with APIs, scripting, and automation frameworks
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical experience with AI libraries, frameworks, or APIs
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills and ability to explain technical solutions to nontechnical stakeholders
- Upload an unofficial transcript when applying
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