Security Operations Intern, Vantage Data Centers
North America
$20.00 - $25.00 USD per hour
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Customizable enterprise data center solutions
Job no longer available
Customizable enterprise data center solutions
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$20.00 - $25.00 USD per hour
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To design, build and operate resilient, sustainable digital infrastructure for the world’s leading technology companies with a relentless focus on customer experience.
Role
Who you are
- If you like getting into the details and helping to design, build and maintain Security infrastructure in a modern data center, then come work at Vantage
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Cybersecurity
- Rising Junior or Senior status
- Minimum GPA requirement – 3.0
- Previous Internship experience preferred but not required
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar software
- Knowledge of security operations principles, access management, and data analysis
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an interest in learning security management best practices
What the job involves
- The Physical Security Department for Vantage Data Centers is very hands on
- In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all physical security networking, software, and server hardware
- We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so that we can make informed purchase decisions
- We are always looking for ways to strike the best balance between technology, performance, and cost
- Vantage Global Physical Security Department also participates in designing each of our new data center building’s security infrastructure
- The Security Operations Intern will work closely with the Security Operations to enhance and streamline security protocols
- This role will focus on developing a structured security training program, defining Security Operations KPIs, and conducting data analysis to support continuous improvement
- The intern will also assist in access management processes, reviewing access requests and rules to ensure optimal security standards
- Assist in creating and implementing a role-specific security training program that aligns with departmental and organizational security requirements
- Collaborate with Security Operations and other departments to ensure training is relevant and adaptable to various roles and responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and refinement of Security Operations KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of security measures and identify improvement areas
- Track and report KPI data to provide insights that help optimize security operations and maintain compliance
- Work with the Business Operations team to gather and analyze security-related data to support informed decision-making within Security Operations
- Conduct data analysis on security metrics, performance, and trends to support reporting and planning initiatives
- Support the Senior Security Manager (SSM) by reviewing access requests and rules within the security system, ensuring adherence to company policies and security standards
- Conduct periodic audits of access controls to maintain up-to-date and accurate permissions across all levels
- Handle additional duties as assigned by Management
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- It is estimated that the internship will run from June 2, 2025, to August 15, 2025
Our take
AI technology is scaling, demanding more powerful and expensive facilities to store the data of the companies that are spearheading this acceleration. Because AI tech demands higher-powered cooling requirements, extra effort must go into keeping these data centers carbon neutral, which is why Vantage Data Centers designs facilities that are efficient, scalable, and sustainable.
Such a rapidly growing market means the facilities and infrastructure supporting it must be flexible and suitable for expansion. Vantage keeps this in mind, designing scalability into its centers. It now operates 32 hyperscale campuses across the globe, serving several leading technology companies. In 2017, it was acquired by Digital Bridge Holdings, and has surpassed Unicorn status with a valuation of $15 billion.
With VC awarded at the start of 2024, Vantage is extending and accelerating its capabilities across North America and the EMEA regions. As cloud computing and AI companies grow at a breakneck pace, Vantage has established itself as the obvious data-storage choice for hyperscaling companies, which sets it up for great success in the future.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Sep 2025
$1.6bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jan 2024
$6.4bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $13.2bn
Company HQ
Golden Square Mile, Montreal, QC
Leadership
Sureel Choksi
(CEO)Previously on the Board of Directors at Vantage before being promoted to CEO in 2013. Alongside his work at Vantage, Choksi is on the Board for Scala Data Centers, Zayo Group and Strada Education Foundation.
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