Vertex Fall 2025 Co-op, Information Security and Cyber Resilience (Boston, MA)

Job title: Vertex Fall 2025 Co-op, Information Security and Cyber Resilience (Boston, MA) in Boston, MA at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Job description: Job DescriptionThe Vertex Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our co-op program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other co-ops, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.Job Summary:This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity, cloud (AWS) and application security. The candidate for this role will assist with migrating automated processes to serverless architecture, enhancing security alerting mechanisms, and improving our overall cloud security posture. A successful individual will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a natural curiosity for exploring challenges and developing innovative solutions. This internship is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to enhance their skills in application and cloud security while contributing to meaningful security initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Participate and collaborate cross-functionally with various technical groups within Data, Technology, and Engineering (DTE).Migrate automated processes to AWS serverless architecture.Contribute to the enhancement of our security alerting mechanisms.Help identify and prioritize vulnerability remediation for containerized and serverless applications.Assist in the improvement of our cloud security posture metric reporting and analytics.Maintain clear and detailed documentation of processes and changesQualifications:Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programMajors in the following backgrounds: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related field of study.Proficiency in PythonExperience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before July 2025Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July - December 2025.Pay Range 20.00 – 35.00 USD/hourProgram Dates: July - December 2025, Full-TimeCombined Pay & Temp Status Disclosure (FOR REMOTE AND/OR CALIFORNIA BASED ROLES):Pay Range 0.00 – 0.00 USD/hourThis job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer. The range provided is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.Pay Range: $0 - $0Disclosure Statement:The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.Company InformationVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] Expected salary: Location: Boston, MA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job