2027 Summer Cybersecurity Intern

WoodmenLIfe•Omaha, NE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern for its 10-week Summer 2027 internship program. The intern will develop an understanding of the fundamental controls, processes, and tasks of a cybersecurity program by supporting the planning, design, and implementation of security controls. The work includes administrative support, research and analysis, developing security solutions and process enhancements, and contributing to automation that improves the speed, consistency, and effectiveness of security outcomes. The intern will help develop, implement, maintain, and monitor information security controls; conduct audits and research; support third-party service provider risk assessments; and participate in strategic projects. Potential project areas include vulnerability assessments, artificial intelligence, internal security audits, detection engineering, log onboarding and data quality, and security workflow automation. The intern will also take part in training, meet with the internship cohort and organizational leaders, shadow office positions, and present a capstone summary of project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings. The role is intended for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, with a GPA of at least 3.0. It requires availability for 38.75 hours per week. WoodmenLife describes the work environment as flexible and hybrid.

Requirements

Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Be able to work 38.75 hours per week.
Communicate clearly and effectively and work collaboratively.
Be self-motivated and a team player.
Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
Demonstrate an innovation-first and DevSecOps mindset.
Provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive, and resourceful customer service.
Demonstrate a passion for making an impact in local communities.
Take ownership of decisions and responsibilities, follow through on commitments, prioritize tasks effectively, and build trust through reliability, integrity, and problem resolution.
Apply critical thinking, evaluate available information, anticipate outcomes, and make sound decisions.
Demonstrate adaptability and resilience, embrace challenges, learn from experience, and support change to continuously grow and improve.

Responsibilities

Assist with department administrative functions, research, and analysis to meet daily objectives and project deadlines.
Develop security solutions and process enhancements that address risk while improving business efficiency.
Contribute to security operations automation to improve the speed, consistency, and effectiveness of security outcomes.
Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of information security controls, including configuration and health checks of operational tooling.
Conduct security audits of applications and systems, document and present findings and recommendations, and partner with engineers to validate remediation and measure impact.
Research or develop information security techniques and evaluate their applicability to WoodmenLife's information resources, emphasizing automation of repetitive analysis and response tasks.
Assist with the Third-Party Service Provider program by monitoring provider security profiles, supporting risk assessments, updating documentation, and exploring automation for evidence collection and ticketing.
Support specialized projects that advance WoodmenLife strategic initiatives.
Participate in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in targeted projects such as vulnerability assessments, artificial intelligence, internal security audits, detection engineering, log onboarding and data quality improvement, and security workflow automation.
Meet weekly with the internship cohort, collectively with executive leadership, and one-on-one with division-level leaders.
Prepare and present a capstone presentation covering internship project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks.
Develop program-related skills through internal training opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.