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Business Operations - Cybersecurity Intern at LIV Golf in New York, NY
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Job Description
ABOUT LIV GOLF
Now in its fourth season, the LIV Golf League features 13 teams competing for both an Individual and Team title at premier golf courses across the world. As the first truly global golf League, LIV Golf is constantly innovating to set a new standard in sport and redefine the fan experience through the lens of music, culture, and entertainment, while growing the game of golf for a new era of players and fans around the world. Headquartered in New York and London, the League holds events in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, with broadcasts reaching nearly 900 million households in more than 200 international markets and territories. LIV Golf was designed to expand the sport on a global level, bring new audiences to the game, create new value within the golfing ecosystem, and enhance the game’s societal impact far beyond the course through the League’s Impact & Sustainability efforts. In 2022, LIV Golf launched The International Series, which features 10 elevated events in world-class destinations. Sanctioned by the Asian Tour, these events offer a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League and the Majors.
HISTORY
Founded in 2021 and officially launched in 2022 with the eight-event LIV Golf Invitational Series, 2025 was our third 14-event season as the LIV Golf League.
The format respects golf’s history and traditions with updates for modern-day sports fans; four days, 72 holes, no cut, shotgun start, and simultaneous Team and Individual competitions, offering a faster tournament that drives engaging storylines and offers an immersive fan experience. The League’s award-winning events, each wholly owned and operated by LIV Golf and broadcast to over 900 million homes across 200 international territories, showcase world-class competition happening at LIV Golf’s 14 global events. Music entertainment, food, live concerts, family-friendly activations and offer a festival-like atmosphere. A two-time winner of the World’s Best Golf Event from the World Golf Awards and a Sports Business Awards Finalist for Sports Event of the Year, our signature hospitality, inclusive atmosphere, quality food and beverage offerings, post-play concerts have helped LIV Golf have helped build record-breaking attendance at events worldwide.
LIV Golf continues to expand its reach by bringing the League to new and returning markets featuring some of the most iconic venues in the world. It has also introduced free agency to professional golf, integrating end-of-season player promotion and relegation, team trades and off-season roster movement that drive year-round fan engagement, embraced by many of the world’s most popular sports.
Away from the entertainment on the course, LIV Golf is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the communities it visits through its ground-breaking social impact and sustainability strategy. Named a 2024 Most Impactful award winner by Front Office Sports for utilising its platform to make a positive impact on and off the course, in local communities around the globe, the League is committed to giving back and improving the world through golf.
About the Role:
LIV Golf is seeking a motivated and talented Cybersecurity Intern to join our dynamic technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a student passionate about cybersecurity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world environment. The ideal candidate will assist our team in protecting our infrastructure, responding to threats, and ensuring compliance with global security standards. You will have the chance to apply your academic knowledge to practical challenges and learn from experienced industry professionals.
Responsibilities:
Assist the cybersecurity team in monitoring security alerts, analyzing potential threats, and responding to security incidents.
Support the development and testing of AI-powered security solutions to enhance system resilience and threat detection.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in developing scripts (primarily in Python) to detect and mitigate software vulnerabilities.
Help develop and implement breach response plans, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.
Utilize tools such as Cisco Packet Tracer to troubleshoot and resolve network and software security issues.
Collaborate with senior team members on research projects, focusing on emerging cyber threats, backdoor attacks, and privacy-preserving mechanisms.
Assist in preparing for and responding to compliance inquiries and audits.
Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training for employees.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Strong academic performance with a solid understanding of systems security, software development, and IT architectures.
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including Python and Java.
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, including vulnerability detection, incident response, and compliance.
Hands-on experience with security tools and platforms (e.g., Cisco Packet Tracer, Google Cloud).
Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills (Not Required):
Prior knowledge or a passion for the sport of golf.
Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in security.
Familiarity with C++, JavaScript, SQL, and version control systems like Git.
Relevant certifications, such as the Google Cybersecurity Certification.
Prior experience in a research or software development role.
This is a paid internship at $22 per hour with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in Tech & Product. The internship will start on or around June 2nd and last 12 weeks. It will require a commitment of 40 hours per week.
LIV Golf is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships.
LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.