2026 Cybersecurity Summer Intern

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come.  LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The Cybersecurity Intern will work as a member of our Cybersecurity team within our Digital Security organization over the course of the summer internship program.  In the Digital Security organization, the intern will acquire hands-on experience in supporting the manufacturing site Industrial Control Systems (ICS) by providing cyber security support to the computing systems ensuring optimum integrity, confidentiality, reliability, and availability.  The intern will work directly with the senior Cyber team to assist in different areas of assessing the security of our applications and infrastructure.  

The Cybersecurity Intern will have the opportunity to develop their skills and gain an understanding of professional and departmental standards. 

Position Overview

• Oversee the operation of regional and local preventative systems and business / manufacturing computing systems (firewall, versions, patches, protection, certificate management, etc.)
• Ensure that all regional sites’ networks and systems comply with corporate standards; communicate threats appropriately
• Participate in Level 2 monitoring, support, and SVA (site vulnerability assessments)
• Assist in Operational Excellence assessment support and facilitate forensics investigations
• Support project design and implementation
• Ensure effective regional security awareness program implementation
• Assist in setting technical direction and strategy for ICS systems architecture and security
• Provide information protection expertise to IT operational teams to ensure systems are properly protected and monitored by design.
• Evangelize security within LyondellBasell and drive changes needed to response to emerging threats
• Understand security vulnerability management and the process

 Qualifications 

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, IS or IT Security, cybersecurity, computer engineering, Data Science & Analytics, instrument engineering or a related study
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Demonstrated thirst for knowledge and personal growth
• Demonstrated analytical and cognitive thinking skills, with an ability to think broadly across systems
• 2 years of prior work experience (inclusive of developing a private lab, infrastructure, darknet, or similar environment)
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Must be highly self-sufficient and able to make self-directed decisions as well as support other team members in the department
• Willingness to work in an ambiguous environment and tolerant to iterative work processes

 Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status

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