2025 Summer Intern: Information Security

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic group of individuals committed to addressing unmet needs for patients with CNS disorders. Axsome is based in New York City.

About This Role

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an intern to support the Cyber Security function under the IT team. This individual will be responsible for assisting members of the Cyber Security and greater IT team with a variety of day-to-day tasks, and ongoing projects.  

The Cyber Security Intern will report directly to the Director of Information Security and will work cross-functionally.  

This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.  

 Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assisting the Cyber Security Operations function with day-to-day tasks 

• Assist with asset reconciliation and updates 

• Assist in monitoring a suite of cybersecurity tools for threats to Axsome assets 

• Assist with report generation and analysis including user access reports, security awareness training reports, and system vulnerability reports 

• Assist the Information Security team with projects 

• Assist with cyber incident response activities such as report writing and artifact gathering 

• Perform other threat assessments 

• Report writing on relevant topics such as investigation, statistical, and threat hunting 

• Vulnerability research and analysis  

 Requirements / Qualifications 

• Actively enrolled with a minimum 3.0 GPA in an undergraduate or graduate program (advanced degree preferred) 

• A proactive, creative and entrepreneurial approach to work 

• Interest and/or experience in CNS diseases 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills  

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

• Computing/Cyber Security certifications are a plus, such as CompTIA+, GIAC, CISSP, Security+, and Network+ 

• Organizational and critical thinking skills 

• Ability to conduct research 

• Proficiency in MS Windows 10/11 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well …