We are looking for a software development intern to contribute to our research activities by applying modern web technologies and data collection approaches to the field of cybersecurity monitoring with a focus on buildings hosting Industrial Control Systems (ICS). In this role, you will support developing and evaluating the user journeys for Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts supporting the manufacturing facility manager with efficient and effective detection and response to cyber incidents. As an intern in this project, you will be responsible for supporting the development of new designs and will implement code as proof of concept to illustrate the integration of novel SOC analyst user journeys into an existing environment.

As a Cybersecurity Development Intern, you will develop monitoring solutions at the edge focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of SOC analysts. You will be defining meaningful presentation of data and alerts based on the security monitoring of a building environment. You will support the design of data augmentation and the presentation and access of data correlation results to allow an analyst to understand a situation quickly and to make the right decisions fast. You will work with high-fidelity simulation and lab-emulated data to perform the research in close collaboration with domain experts in the field of OT security, data scientists, and developers. In addition, you will learn about general concepts and methods powering a SOC, understand security telemetry, data sources and the overall software architecture of data management systems in the Industrial facilities domain.

You will work in collaboration with a senior developer on site to prototype and implement selected designs using edge virtualization technologies to implement monitoring and aggregation at the edge. This task will be jointly performed in collaboration with other team members including data scientists, security experts, and software developers to enable integration of the solution with 3rd party application for reporting. The goal of the project is to develop a user-friendly tool to explore and navigate in the data-rich domain of buildings hosting ICS. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with an outstanding development team focusing on a unique market approach for data exploration in ICS.

This internship is offered as an on-site internship in our office in Princeton, NJ, USA. It is not offered as a remote position. Siemens benefits for interns includes, beyond a competitive salary, relocation and housing allowances, among other.

The Challenges and Responsibilities:

• Prototype, develop, test, and integrate best-in-class coding

• Follow a professional software development process for integration with our Siemens proprietary Building-X platform

• Contribute to the requirement definition by proposing solutions via, e.g., wireframes, and/or architecture diagrams

• Transform the requirements into fully functional demonstrators involving real controllers using protocols such as BACnet

• Integrate with web services in the cloud using REST APIs

• Optimize existing code with engineering best practices

• Maintain high code coverage for unit testing

• Participate in the SCRUM cycle engagements, including meetings, iterative development, estimations and design sessions

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• B.S. required, preferably pursuing a M.Sc. in computer science, cybersecurity, or related subject

• Experience in the field of control systems, ideally both building and industrial stack required

• Experience with virtualization technologies (such as Docker) required

• Strong proficiency in shell scripting and its core principles (including common libraries) a strong plus

• Software development proficiency to work independently in JavaScript a strong plus

• Capability and interest in quick prototyping

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Hands-on experience in command-line and development in Linux

• Experience with professional software development environments (e.g., Jira and Gitlab, or similar platforms) desired

• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Successful candidates must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US Export Control Law. US Export Control laws and applicable regulations govern the distribution of strategically important technology, services and information to foreign nationals and foreign countries. Siemens may require candidates under consideration for employment opportunities to submit information regarding citizenship status to allow the organization to comply with specific US Export Control laws and regulations. Additional information on the US Export Control laws & regulations can be found on https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/deemed-exports/deemed-exports-faqs

What do we offer?

Our team is part of Siemens Technology (T), which is Siemens’ central Research & Development department. The team is composed of consultants, innovators, engineers, and researchers that unite a passion about cybersecurity and securing our customers’ assets and networks - in domains such as control systems used in energy utilities that are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, smart factories, building automation systems, intelligent transportation systems, healthcare, and innovative new products and solutions developed by Siemens. Our close contact to all our business units in Siemens provides the opportunity to contribute to and gain experience in real industrial applications.

Our research team is located in beautiful Princeton, NJ, a university town packed with exceptional international talent that provides a unique feel of this true cultural gem in the state. The town has plenty of activities to offer, but for those looking for more, at just about 1h drive we have NYC or Philadelphia. We have the best public schools in the country and all of the above glued together by a very active and welcoming community.

As Siemens’ central Research & Development department, we embrace this community. Our core mission is to support our Siemens business units as a central knowledge hub for all cybersecurity capabilities globally. We research and develop new and innovative solutions, based on much-needed deep technical expertise, and our network with internal and external experts and academia. This allows us to invent new solutions and approaches, and verify their feasibility in the “real world” together with the product development teams of our business units – creating a stimulating setup for quick innovation cycles and rapid prototyping.

As an intern in our team, you have the opportunity to experience a professional industrial research team, and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of a career in industrial cybersecurity. We support business units in testing and securing our customers’ assets and networks - in domains such as control systems used in energy utilities that are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, smart factories, building automation systems, intelligent transportation systems, healthcare, and innovative new products and solutions developed by Siemens. Our close contact to all our business units in Siemens provides the opportunity to contribute to and gain experience in real industrial applications.

Organization: Technology

Company: Siemens Corporation

Experience Level: Student (Not Yet Graduated)

Full / Part time: Full-time

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