TQL

About the role:

As an IT Security Intern at TQL, you’ll be contributing directly to the protection of one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. You’ll play a vital role in upholding our Information Security Program and strengthening our overall security posture. By monitoring real‑time activity to supporting major improvement initiatives, your work will have immediate impact.

What's in it for you:

• Paid internship at $17.00/hour 
• Gain first-hand knowledge and experience within a robust IT department 
• Grow your professional network and develop your skillset alongside industry experts
• Access to the latest emerging technologies 
• Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
  

What you’ll do:

• Investigate and resolve complex security issues
• Prioritize and support remediation efforts from internal and external penetration tests
• Recommend and implement security enhancements based on research and future needs
• Design and manage access controls, permissions and resource protections
• Configure and support security technologies including IPS, EDR, SIEM, NAC, antivirus and patch management tools
• Test, deploy and maintain cybersecurity toolsets
• Conduct vulnerability testing, risk analysis and system security assessments
• Support incident response efforts and create/update runbooks
• Perform audits to identify security gaps or inefficiencies
• Deliver quarterly reports on the status of TQL’s physical, data and application security
• Contribute to the annual security strategy report
• Gain hands‑on experience working with NIST and OWASP frameworks

What you need:

• Current student graduating between December 2026 - May 2027
• Pursuing a degree in a related Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or similar field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hunger to learn, ask questions and challenge ideas in a collaborative way
• Foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, or basic security concepts (coursework or self‑study is great!)
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and think critically when approaching problems

Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.