Digital Forenics Co-Op

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our Information Technology department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. As an Intern, you will support a global organization by assisting in context of digital forensic and investigation related processes. Functional mentoring will be conducted through a combined mentorship, locally in the US.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

This role is an on-site position 2-3 days per week in our Ridgefield, CT office.

Fall Co-Ops start dates: July 22 - August 19th, 2024. Co-ops extend 4-6 months.

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate typically between $20/ hour and $33/ hour commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Automatization and Scripting: Extension of existing scripts as well as the development of new ones to support analysis and automatization of typical digital forensic use cases
• Processes & Documentation: Review, testing, adjustment and creation of already existing or to-be-created process related documentation
• Practical & Theoretical Research: Practical re-creation of provided scenarios of interest as well as edge cases to analyze the effect on different data sources; Pro-active research within forensics communities as well as other publicly available resources in regards to internal research questions
• Visualization & Reporting: Support creation of educational material showcasing the forensics services, review and improvement of already existing analysis and reporting templates
• Testing: Test, utilize and document state of the art toolsets used in forensic investigations; gaining hands-on experience in how forensic processes are built in a large organization.

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing
• Student must be enrolled at a college or university for the duration of the internship
• Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
• Major or minor in related field of internship
• Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at current college or university
Graduate and Advanced Degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Experience with Windows including technical key terminology
• Basic Knowledge about iOS, Android, Linux and MacOS
• Basic Knowledge about IT infrastructure
• Basic SQL skills
• Intermediate Knowledge of a Scripting Language (preferrable Python)
• Intermediate excel skills (i. e. v-lookups, formulas, macros)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to details and self-critical view on work products
• Strong teamwork and positive work ethic
• Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Information Security, and/or Forensics related fields