Pilot Flying J→
Program Intern, Cybersecurity
InternshipOn-site
Location
Knoxville, TN
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 week ago
Skills
cybersecuritysecurity frameworkszero trust initiativessecurity testingautomationsecurity toolsthreat detectionopenness to feedback
Job Description
Summary: Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Intern for the summer of 2026. This role involves contributing to the enhancement of adaptive security frameworks and supporting the adoption of new security strategies while assisting with various cybersecurity tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Support: Contribute to advancing zero trust initiatives across multiple cybersecurity disciplines
- Process Improvement: Help enhance established processes and support the adoption of new security strategies
- Research & Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to provide actionable insights for refining our adaptive security strategies
- Security Testing: Assist with testing access control models, automating security workflows, and assessing threat detection tools
- Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and advancements in threat detection to strengthen the team's technical capabilities
Required Qualifications:
- Education: We're looking for a student with a strong interest in cybersecurity
- Soft Skills: You must be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You should have strong problem-solving and collaboration skills and be open to feedback
- Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical Skills: While not a hard requirement, any experience with analytics, automation, or relevant security tools is a plus
Required Skills: Cybersecurity, Security frameworks, Zero trust initiatives, Security testing, Automation, Security tools, Threat detection, Openness to feedback