What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Services Cyber Security Internship Summer 2026 position at Altec?
Responsibilities
Job Description
Responsibilities
We are looking for interns to work in our Information Services Cybersecurity team at our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL for the Summer of 2026. Candidates chosen for this position will work in some or all of the following areas:
Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Job Description
Responsibilities
We are looking for interns to work in our Information Services Cybersecurity team at our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL for the Summer of 2026. Candidates chosen for this position will work in some or all of the following areas:
- Monitoring and triaging security alerts generated by the SIEM to ensure rapid response to potential security events.
- Monitoring and responding to potential email security threats, including phishing, business email compromise, and credential theft.
- Supporting IT/OT vulnerability management and remediation.
- Assisting Altec associates with cybersecurity-related questions or concerns.
- Special projects as required.
- Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Information Systems or a closely related degree.
- Candidates must be available to work onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL for the duration of the internship.
Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.