Cloud Security Intern

In business for more than 70 years, Republic Finance is proud to be a trusted lender in over 250 communities across the United States We specialize in providing flexible lending solutions and incomparable customer service. Driven by our shared mission to pursue excellence for our team, our customers, and our performance, we are continuously improving our customer offerings in tandem with opening more branches in new states each year. We also regularly promote from within and enjoy giving back to the communities we serve. In a nutshell, our company culture is about helping customers, investing in our employee's future, and ensuring that our performance makes an impact on our community

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cloud Security Intern to help build, monitor, and enhance our cybersecurity posture. This role will be instrumental in designing secure systems, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. **PLEASE NOTE that this is a hybrid position and requires working onsite at our Plano, TX office three days each week. Responsibilities are as follows:

• Design, implement, and manage security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and SIEM.
• Experience with log aggregation and threat detection. E.g. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; manage remediation workflows; data loss prevention; software distribution auditing for policy compliance.
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches and assist in incident detection and response.
• Work with IT and DevOps teams to secure infrastructure, including cloud environments (Azure).
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Assist with compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, GLBA, PCI-DSS).
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and assist in defining mitigation strategies.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.
• Create and maintain security documentation, including playbooks and incident reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security architecture.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, endpoint security, and identity/access management tools.
• Familiarity with common attack techniques and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for resolving security issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GSEC, Security+, or OSCP.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (Azure Security Center, etc.).
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and log analysis.
• Experience with security in DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Additional benefits with Republic Finance include:

• Employee of the Month Program
• Philanthropic support for charities such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society
• Regular drawings for Sports tickets
• Professional offices with a friendly team environment

Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.