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MannKind Corporation · 17 hours ago

IT-Cybersecurity Internship

Danbury, CT

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

MannKind Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming chronic disease care. They are seeking an IT-Cybersecurity Intern to support SharePoint governance and security initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of their Microsoft 365 environment and improving secure collaboration across the organization.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Researching industry best practices for SharePoint Online permissions, governance models, site architecture, and access‑control standards—and summarizing recommendations for the IT Security team

Evaluating tools and solutions (native Microsoft 365 features and third‑party options) that can improve permission visibility, governance workflows, and long‑term manageability

Reviewing and analyzing SharePoint permissions across sites, libraries, and groups to identify risks, overly broad access, and opportunities for improvement

Supporting governance initiatives by helping update documentation, refine policies, and streamline processes related to site ownership, lifecycle management, and compliance requirements

Assisting with permission cleanup efforts, including fixing broken inheritance, resolving inconsistent access, and helping move teams toward least‑privilege access models

Partnering with site owners and business teams to understand their needs, answer questions, and provide guidance on secure, effective collaboration practices

Creating reports and dashboards that help track site activity, permission changes, and overall governance health using Microsoft 365 tools

Documenting findings, decisions, and procedures so the team can maintain clarity, audit readiness, and long‑term operational continuity

Qualification

Microsoft 365SharePoint OnlinePermission modelingAccess control designAnalytical skillsResearch skillsLearning agilityOpenness to criticismInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationSelf-motivatedInitiative

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Commit to working 40 hours per week for the full 8-12 weeks without vacation weeks

A reliable commute or the intention to find temporary housing before starting the internship is required

At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who do not require visa sponsorship, including those with a student visa

Preferred

Preferably within 1-2 years of graduation

Knowledge of co-pilot AI to help build workflows

Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently

Strong research skills that can reach out to vendors and get the problem statement across to them in a clear and concise manner

Proficiency in Microsoft Sharepoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and demonstrated learning agility

You take the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and act on them without needing constant direction

You are open to constructive criticism and use it to improve performance and grow professionally

Company

MannKind Corporation

MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions.

Founded in 2001