Information Security Intern - Summer 2027

Internship • Carmel, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an internship that encourages creativity and innovation? We believe our people make the difference in our business, and our interns are no exception. In our internship program you will be responsible for supporting your assigned team with a variety of projects and administrative work. No coffee runners work here in the summer; you will do real work that you can add to your resume once you have completed this program. For our top performing interns, this program is our pipeline for many of our entry level full-time positions. As an Information Security Analyst Intern, you will… This role will function as an extension of our full-time information security team on a day-to-day basis. In this internship you will partner with the information security officer to design, implement, and refine controls related to zero trust initiatives. You will be working on projects including but not limited to Conditional User Access, Multifactor Authentication, Software Risk Management, Data Flow Mapping, and User Awareness. The goal is that you will take what you have learned in your course work, apply it to your projects and then implement those solutions or recommendations. Have both a manager and mentor to help guide your through our program and your day-to-day work. Be given the opportunity to deliver a final presentation of your project/s results and make business recommendations to your department, team members and Company leadership. We also offer weekly HR Development Days to help our interns grow professionally and learn about our industry.

Requirements

• Completed at least your sophomore year of college. Graduates are welcome to apply as well.
• All degree programs will be considered.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• Exhibit core disciplines: Teamwork, Communication, Critical Thinking, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support your assigned team with a variety of projects and administrative work.
• Function as an extension of the full-time information security team.
• Partner with the information security officer to design, implement, and refine controls related to zero trust initiatives.
• Work on projects including Conditional User Access, Multifactor Authentication, Software Risk Management, Data Flow Mapping, and User Awareness.
• Apply coursework to projects and implement solutions or recommendations.
• Deliver a final presentation of project results and make business recommendations to department, team members, and Company leadership.

Benefits

• Mock interviews and resume review with our talent management team.
• LinkedIn training to build and develop personal profile and learn about online professional networking.
• DISC Assessment – coursework on how to use DISC results to improve teamwork, communication, and productivity.
• “Company Insiders” Training - Listen to current Merchants’ employees tell their success stories and learn about the company and its departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED