Intern, Cybersecurity

About the Role

Date posted: 2026-02-01. We are looking for a motivated Cybersecurity Intern to support our security team in monitoring, analyzing and strengthening the organization’s security posture. The intern will assist in daily security operations, threat analysis, and implementation of best practices aligned with the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability). Key responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, logs and incidents; supporting vulnerability assessments and patch verification; conducting basic threat analysis; and documenting security policies, procedures and incident reports. The intern will also participate in evaluations of security tools such as SIEM, endpoint security and network scanners, and will contribute to security awareness and compliance initiatives. • Monitor security alerts, logs and incidents. • Support vulnerability assessments and verify patches. • Perform basic threat analysis and document findings. • Assist in creating and updating security policies and incident reports. • Participate in evaluations of SIEM, endpoint security and network scanning tools. • Contribute to security awareness and compliance initiatives. • Maintain eagerness to learn and adapt to new security challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸alert monitoring
• ▸vulnerability assessment
• ▸threat analysis
• ▸policy writing
• ▸tool evaluation
• ▸security awareness

What You Bring

Candidates should have a basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including the CIA triad, networking basics and the OWASP Top 10. Familiarity with tools like Wireshark or Nmap and basic scripting in Python or PowerShell is a plus. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, good communication and an eagerness to learn are essential. The role is open to students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related field. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturer, moving 2.4 billion people daily and maintaining about 2.4 million customer units worldwide, with iconic installations such as the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building and Burj Khalifa. • Apply knowledge of the CIA triad, networking basics and OWASP Top 10. • Utilize tools such as Wireshark and Nmap; basic Python or PowerShell scripting is a plus. • Demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills. • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related field.

Requirements

• ▸wireshark
• ▸nmap
• ▸python
• ▸cia triad
• ▸owasp top10
• ▸computer science

Benefits

Otis offers a diverse, global environment, leadership development programs and an Employee Scholar Program that sponsors further education. The company is guided by its Three Absolutes—Safety, Ethics and Quality—and is committed to equal‑opportunity employment and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Potential city transportation support (e.g., lift) for interns.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time