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Position Overview:As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey department of which you are assigned. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you’ll work on throughout the internship.

This is a hybrid role which will require onsite attendance.

Responsibilities:

Research modern technologies or capabilities

Learn and utilize the team's work methods, processes, and technology

Assist in building and/or running technology and processes

Assist in documentation and reporting

Assist in day-to-day operations

Support projects and initiatives

Operate in a remote distributed environment using video calls, audio calls, e-mail, and instant messaging

Perform cybersecurity duties as described under responsibilities

Attend team meetings, Agile ceremonies, along with meetings concerning projects, initiatives, troubleshooting, cyber investigations and more

Attend on-site activities at DigiKey's expense

Plan and execute work in a formal Agile environment using modern Agile tools

Create, update, and refine formal presentations, operational documents, reports, and other documentation as needed using Office 365 or other tools

Work closely with mentors to learn technology, concepts, and operations

Operate within high-performing teams

Coordinate with other teams as necessary to facilitate work

Learn and work with state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools

Capstone Project:   

Gain practical experience in the assigned department 

Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates  

Improve business skills such as communication, project management, data analysis, etc. 

Build a professional network within the industry  

Requirements

The best candidate for this position will be a current student or recent graduate with an education in finance, risk management, business management, cybersecurity or an applicable area of study and a strong interest in hands-on learning experiences. Associates or bachelor programs or equivalent work experience with entry-level certification (e.g. CompTIA A+)

​​Read and understand technical documents, regulations, and industry publications

Write formal documents such as policies or standards  

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including average to above-average computer ability

Comfortable speaking with and present to individuals, small groups, and large audiences 

Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively 

Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role 

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Skills

Scripting or software development skills

Ability to understand and analyze activity logs

Basic understanding of computer networking

Physical Requirements:

Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen 

Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body 

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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