Advanced Cybersecurity Intern

Kingland • Ames, IA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Intern will serve as a member of the Security Office, focusing on one of two areas: Compliance/GRC or Security Operations/SecOps. Additionally, there will be opportunities to actively engage with relevant stakeholders, such as the Software Development teams and/or the IT Operations and Infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• Familiarity with common security audit frameworks.
• Experience interpreting security SAST/DAST results for risk analysis and assisting with mitigation strategies
• Experience using Information Security tools such as SAST/DAST tools, network scanning tools, network monitoring tools, SIEM tools, etc.
• Highly knowledgeable in network ports and protocols, network/firewall traffic, security concepts and best practices.
• Currently enrolled in a two or four year institution, specializing in a program with a cybersecurity focus.
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity and Software Assurance concepts, either through coursework or experience.
• Familiarity with good software development practices, project management, and/or managing information systems.
• Ability to research and evaluate complex security problems, providing guidance and solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Major GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Nice To Haves

• Strong technical acumen, through coursework (engineering or CS) or experience.
• Experience with writing software code, such as Java, Python, etc.
• Experience with automation and scripting.
• Experience using Cloud services such as AWS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation for security audits (NIST, ISO, SOC). Perform evidence collection.
• Actively monitor infrastructure and assets for vulnerabilities, weaknesses and ongoing cyber-attacks. Triage findings and perform threat intelligence.
• Interact with and collaborate with the security teams and various stakeholders to implement security controls within the Kingland technology stacks. Develop processes and procedures around security controls.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed