Skills

Communication Incident Response Monitoring Test Networking Research Risk Analysis Operating Systems

Job Specifications

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.

About the Company

The logistics industry is a $500 billion market. With annual sales over $8 billion, Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is roo... Know more