IT Laboratory Computing Firewall Analyst Co-op

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This is a great role for building foundational skills in network security, compliance, and IT governance where you will learn network topology to allow you to understand traffic flows, basic network concepts (TCP/IP, ports, protocols) and the impacts of firewall rules.  This assignment will involve a focus on firewall rule governance and segmentation of laboratory systems in support of the Laboratory Computing Services team, which is responsible for the management of lab systems across BMS globally. These systems are typically attached to and control scientific equipment in areas from early discovery research to product development. The candidate will be asked to bring innovative solutions to help improve the processes used to manage laboratory computers. Some examples of these areas are: 

Rule Review & Auditing

• Reviewing existing firewall rules for accuracy, relevance, and compliance
• Identifying duplicate, shadowed, or overly permissive rules
• Flagging rules that violate the principle of least privilege
• Comparing current rules against approved baseline configurations
   

Documentation & Inventory

• Documenting the business justification for each rule (rule owner, purpose, creation date)
• Creating standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation
• Change Request Support
• Processing and tracking firewall rule requests through ServiceNow ticketing systems
• Assisting with peer review of new rule requests before implementation
• Ensuring requests include proper approvals and business justifications
• Coordinating with requestors to gather missing information
   

Reporting & Metrics

• Generating governance reports (e.g., rule age, unused rules, policy violations)
• Building dashboards to track KPIs like rule count trends, open exceptions, or review status
   

Tool & Platform Work

• Working in firewall management platform Firemon
• Running queries or scripts to analyze rule usage logs
• Assisting with firewall policy optimization activities
   

Compliance & Hygiene Tasks

• Identifying and flagging orphaned rules (no longer tied to active systems)
• Ensuring rules align with security policies and regulatory frameworks

Qualifications:

• Related coursework in computer science or information systems degree and basic AI experience will be helpful in this role.
• Preferred Majors: Bus. - Business Analytics, Bus. - Economics and Data Science, Comp. - Computer Science, Comp. - Computing & Security Technology, Comp. - Data Science, Comp. - Software Engineering, Comp. - Informatics, Eng. - Computer Engineering, Comp. - Information Technology, Comp. - Information Systems
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of theiremployment. Please note that visa sponsorship, including for student or temporary work authorization programs, is notavailable for this role. Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.​

 This Co-op is 6 months in duration starting on 9/22/26 and ending on 3/26/27​

• This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.​
• The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is $23.00-$27.00/hour. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.     #LI-Hybrid #BMSEC #BMSCOOP #BMSLDP

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Princeton - NJ - US: $63,750 - $77,250

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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R1601796 : IT Laboratory Computing Firewall Analyst Co-op