IT Security Internship
Company Overview
Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
Job Description
Performance Contracting Group is seeking an entry-level Information Technology Security Intern for its corporate IT operations based in Lenexa, KS. This individual will be designated a mentor and will have the following responsibilities:
- Support the IT Security team in maintaining hardware, software, systems, and applications
- Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support
- Assist in monitoring and analyzing security alerts and incidents
- Help maintain and update security documentation and procedures
- Participate in security awareness training and initiatives
- Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities
- Document and maintain records of security incidents, configurations, and network diagrams
- Assist with regular system backups and disaster recovery planning
- Support in managing and updating security policies, procedures, and best practices
- Research emerging threats and contribute to implementing countermeasures
This internship will run the course of ten (10) weeks during the summer of 2025. Generally, working hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Basic Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a comparable field of study
- Must have reliable transportation to the office in Lenexa, KS
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment - Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
- Displays excellent customer service skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask
Preferred Requirements
- Local to the KC Metro Area
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
At Performance Contracting Group, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.
In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid holidays
- $2,000 scholarship
- Medical and prescription drug insurance plans with flexible spending account option
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:
Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.
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Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Internship
- Required Education Some College
- PCG Headquarters, 11145 THOMPSON AVE, Lenexa, Kansas, United States of America