Cyber Security Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN

• Location: Smyrna, TN
• Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
• Degree Level: Junior or Senior
• Preferred Degree: Cyber Security or a related field
• Sponsorship: Not Available

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN. This internship offers an opportunity to work within Cyber Security with a focus on Operational Technology (OT) devices that support Nissan's manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and network security practices while helping protect critical manufacturing operations. This role provides exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

A Day in the Life:

• •Support vulnerability management activities using tools such as Tenable.One.
• •Assist with endpoint detection, monitoring, and response efforts utilizing SentinelOne.
• •Analyze network architecture and security risks using RedSeal and other cybersecurity platforms.
• •Support Security Operations Center (SOC) investigations and cybersecurity event analysis.
• •Collaborate with cybersecurity and manufacturing teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks within Operational Technology environments.

Who We're Looking For:

Required:

• •Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Cyber Security or a related field.
• •Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• •Knowledge of vulnerability analysis and cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies.
• •Familiarity with network analysis concepts and cybersecurity monitoring tools.
• •Understanding of endpoint detection and response (EDR) technologies.
• •Interest in ethical hacking, threat detection, and cybersecurity best practices.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• •Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• •GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• •Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna, TN.

What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan's rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America