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Security & Network Intern
Position Summary
The Security & Network Intern will support the organization’s cybersecurity and network operations teams in maintaining a secure, reliable, and resilient technology environment. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, network infrastructure, and operational processes, while contributing to real-world security initiatives and projects.
Internship Duration: May – August 2026
Location: Bar Harbor, Maine / Remote / Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
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About JAX
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
EEO Statement
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Position Summary
The Security & Network Intern will support the organization’s cybersecurity and network operations teams in maintaining a secure, reliable, and resilient technology environment. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, network infrastructure, and operational processes, while contributing to real-world security initiatives and projects.
Internship Duration: May – August 2026
Location: Bar Harbor, Maine / Remote / Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring security alerts and events using SIEM and endpoint detection tools
- Support basic network administration tasks (e.g., switch/router configuration, VLANs, IP management)
- Participate in vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking
- Help document network diagrams, security controls, and operational procedures
- Assist with user access reviews and identity governance activities
- Support incident response efforts, including triage and documentation
- Perform log analysis to identify anomalies or potential threats
- Contribute to security awareness initiatives and documentation
- Assist in maintaining asset inventories and configuration baselines
- Participate in special projects such as zero trust initiatives, MFA rollouts, or network segmentation
- Exposure to enterprise tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, EDR, IAM platforms)
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls)
- Hands-on experience with networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
- Participation in security assessments and risk analysis activities
- Mentorship from senior security and network professionals
- Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles (CIA triad, least privilege, defense-in-depth)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly (written and verbal)
- Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to tools such as Wireshark, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, or similar
- Familiarity with Active Directory / Entra ID environments
- Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
- Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Interest in pursuing certifications (e.g., Security , Network )
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About JAX
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
EEO Statement
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
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