IT Security Intern
Fit Technologies
IT
Cleveland, OH, USA
The IT Security Intern will support FIT’s internal Security Services team by assisting with security assessments, audits, and documentation across FIT and client environments. This hands-on internship is designed to provide real-world experience in security operations, vulnerability management, and security controls. The intern will work closely with security analysts and leadership to help improve security posture, ensure consistency in audit practices, and deliver actionable security recommendations. This role is ideal for a student or early-career professional looking to build practical cybersecurity skills in a managed services environment. This role is 24-32 hours per week depending on workload and project deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with vulnerability management implementation and validation across client environments, including reviewing findings and helping track remediation efforts.
- Perform various audit activities (IAM, MFA, applications) to assess enforcement, coverage, and configuration consistency.
- Document security findings and configurations using a documentation platform, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
- Review and help document security posture recommendations, identifying improvement opportunities and tracking progress.
- Collaborate with the Internal Security Services team to standardize audit checklists, templates, and documentation practices.
- Escalate identified security gaps or inconsistencies to senior analysts with clear supporting evidence.
Required Qualifications
- Organizational and time management skills with strong orientation to detail and ability to follow through on tasks
- Initiative-taking and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational, communication (written & verbal) and people skills.
- General understanding of firewalls, SIEM, AV, EDR/MDR, and IDS/IPS concepts.
- Lab, internship, or academic experience related to cybersecurity, systems administration, or IT support.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of Microsoft 365, including Entra ID (Azure AD), MFA, and enterprise security concepts.
- Basic knowledge of common security principles such as least privilege, identity security, and vulnerability management.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined audit and documentation processes.
- Comfort working with documentation tools (e.g., IT documentation platforms, spreadsheets, checklists).
- Professional, trustworthy demeanor and respect for sensitive client and internal data.
Working Conditions + Physical Requirements
Working conditions are normal for an office environment and will require:
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
How to Apply + Additional Information
To apply, submit an application online through our Career Center.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
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Headquartered in Cleveland, FIT Technologies is an employee-owned company (ESOP) with more than 140 staff supporting clients through Ohio and in metropolitan areas across 15 + states.
FIT Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
- Paid military leave
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Dependent Care FSA
To promote a healthy work environment and provide exemplary customer service, FIT Technologies is a non-smoking workplace and does not hire tobacco or vape users.
FIT Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate – and take active steps to prevent discrimination – in employment, recruitment, compensation, promotion, termination, or any other employment practice on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, creed, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.