FM Research Cybersecurity Co-op - Summer/Fall 2026
Job ID 2025-16024 Date posted 11/10/2025 Primary Location Norwood, Massachusetts Hiring Range: $24.00 - $28.00 Workstyle On-SiteOverview
-
Full Time
-
Level: Mid
-
Travel: Yes
Success Profile
What makes a successful Intern at FM?
Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Client/Customer Focus
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Ensures Accountability
- Technical Knowledge
- Communicates Effectively
- Problem Solving
Testimonial
When you're invested in solving challenges, it helps to be with a company that invests in your success.
My parents have always instilled in me the concept of working hard, having fun, thinking long term and planning for the future. FM Global is exciting, innovative and dynamic, and with so many professional opportunities here, it's also a company where you can spend your whole career and never get bored. I remember back during one of my initial interviews with FM Global, a manager shared that over 80% of the office staff had been with the company since they graduated college. That kind of longevity is one of the reasons I decided to work at FM Global. I'm proud to work for a company that invests in its employees and trains them to be the best. The willingness to learn is universal, the exposure to knowledge is infinite and the different career paths are endless. The opportunities to think long term don't get much broader.
Kevin — Group Manager Account Engineering — Employee Since 2008
Responsibilities
We are seeking a cybersecurity-focused co-op student to assist in the design, deployment, and monitoring of a cloud-based Operational Technology (OT) honeypot. This role offers hands-on experience in threat detection, network segmentation, and cloud integration, with potential interaction between virtual and physical lab environments.
Assist in the deployment and configuration of a cloud-based OT honeypot (e.g., using AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Support integration between the honeypot and physical lab infrastructure.
Configure network segmentation and firewall rules to isolate honeypot traffic.
Monitor honeypot activity and analyze captured data for threat intelligence.
Document architecture, configurations, and observed behaviors.
Collaborate with team members to simulate OT protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) and emulate industrial devices.
Apply basic hardening techniques to honeypot systems to simulate realistic environments.
Support log forwarding and integration with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK).
Assist in vulnerability scanning and patching of honeypot components.
Required Skills
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: IP addressing, VLANs, routing, TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, NAT.
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V).
- Basic experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP): VPCs, subnets, security groups.
- Exposure to cybersecurity tools: Wireshark, tcpdump, vulnerability scanners (e.g., Tenable, Qualys).
- Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS environments.
- Understanding of Active Directory and basic hardening practices.
- Comfort with CLI tools and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with honeypot frameworks (e.g., Conpot, T-Pot, Cowrie).
- Familiarity with OT protocols and industrial control systems.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and log analysis.
- Knowledge of threat detection and incident response workflows.
- Experience with secure authentication practices.
- Experience writing technical reports.
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
