Information Security Risk & Controls Intern

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Information Security Risk & Controls Intern is responsible for working with the InfoSec team to assess, analyze, and manage information security risks within the organization.  In addition, the selected Intern will work to enhance and streamline the current process and reporting status of all risk management related activities. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations.

This position is part of the IT Information Security department and will be Remote.  At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with the InfoSec team to assess, analyze, manage, and communicate information security risks within the organization. 
• Work to enhance and streamline the current processes, tracking and reporting status of all risk management related activities.
• Conduct information security risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, threats, and risk to the organization’s information and systems.
• Maintain a constant focus on risk methodologies that reduce and mitigate cyber-risks using industry-based processes, tools, and metrics.
• A final project will be assigned to intern in the information security risk assessment domain that will help mature the program. 

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• Working towards a Bachelor of Sciences in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant information security industry knowledge is a plus.
• High level understanding of security frameworks, standards, best practices (e.g. NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and security assessment tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.