Cyber Security Intern - Summer 2026

Company Description 

Hillman is a $1.3B leader in complete hardware solutions, delivered with industry best customer service to over 26,000 customers including Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart and Amazon. Hillman designs innovative product and merchandising solutions for complex categories that deliver an outstanding customer experience. Leveraging a world-class distribution and sales network, Hillman delivers a “small business” experience with “big business” efficiency.

Job Description  

The IT Security Intern role is designed to provide hands-on work experience and skill building for college students interested in pursuing a career in Information Technology. In this role, the IT Security Intern will learn key processes, roles and functions within IT and Security, while working alongside experienced IT professionals.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Responsibilities

• Review and update documentation for policies, procedures, standards and guidelines where applicable.
• Assistance with the deployment and upkeep of the information security department’s digital content around awareness and communications.
• Aid with compliance monitoring and investigations.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments for specific applications, services, networks and servers as required.
• Assist with security applications/tools.
• Perform compliance audits against institutionally accepted security controls and best practices.
• Record and track IT security risks and incidents.
• Evaluate new cybersecurity threats and IT trends from multiple sources and provide awareness for critical vulnerabilities being communicated.
• Assist security leadership in pulling information security metrics for reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress or recently attained with an educational emphasis in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of college experience.
• Locally based in Cincinnati, OH and willing to work in the office at least 3 days/week.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow through and respond to requests with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a passion for all things cybersecurity.