Identity Security Intern

Janus Henderson•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 10-week summer internship program running from May 31 to August 6, 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting Janus Henderson’s identity security teams, which help protect company systems and information by ensuring that the appropriate people have access to applications and data. The program includes induction, on-the-job learning, skills training, and networking. The intern will learn about user access provisioning and deprovisioning, participate in user access certifications, observe an IT audit walkthrough, and help document access changes and prepare compliance reports. The role also offers opportunities to explore AI and automation for routine work, such as access reviews and report generation, and to propose or develop small automation solutions if time allows. The position includes training and shadowing with identity security staff. Additional duties may be assigned. The role is based in a hybrid working environment. The hourly rate is $25.00; actual pay may differ. Candidates are responsible for their own housing and travel expenses. The position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus award funded from the company profit pool, with individual awards based on company, department, team, and individual performance.

Requirements

Be a college sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Engineering.
Have an interest in information technology or cybersecurity.
Be willing to learn and follow security guidelines.
Have strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
Be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of the internship.
Be familiar with current browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome.
Be comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite.
Be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

An information security-specific certification.
Basic knowledge of a programming language.
Basic knowledge of information security documentation and reporting.
Knowledge of wide area network security and user access concepts, including Active Directory, Azure, Exchange, switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, and authentication methods.

Responsibilities

Learn and assist with provisioning and deprovisioning user access to systems and applications.
Participate in user access certifications to help ensure permissions are appropriate.
Observe an IT audit walkthrough, including the preparation and review of access documentation.
Attend training sessions and shadow identity security staff to learn security protocols and procedures.
Document access changes and prepare reports for compliance purposes.
Explore the use of AI and automation tools to streamline routine tasks, such as access reviews or report generation.
If time allows, propose or develop small automation solutions for tasks identified during the internship.
Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
Generous holiday policies.
Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to Wellhub.
Paid volunteer time.
Professional development courses and tuition or qualification reimbursement.
Maternal and paternal leave benefits and family services.
Employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
Complimentary beverages and snacks, and all-employee happy hours.
Mentoring, leadership development programs, regular training, career development services, and continuing education courses.
Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus award.
Competitive compensation, pension or retirement plans, and health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits for eligible employees.