IT Intern- Cybersecurity Governance & Risk
About The Position
The Internship Program with Ascension is designed to provide an on-the-job learning opportunity aimed at gaining "real world" work experience in a large healthcare environment, supporting leadership with data-driven insights that deliver value to those we serve. As a Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Intern, you will be part of a critical mission to move our organization from reactive security to a proactive, risk-based approach. You will assist in building out and operationalizing a mature cybersecurity risk program, gaining exposure to how a national health system identifies, treats, and monitors enterprise-level digital threats.
Requirements
- High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business Administration (with a focus on Risk Management), or a related technical field.
- Foundational Knowledge: An entry-level understanding of cybersecurity risk management concepts and security controls.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to translate technical risks into business context.
- Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across different departments.
- Analytical Thinking: The ability to look at complex systems and identify potential points of failure or vulnerability.
Responsibilities
- Risk Identification & Assessment: Support the implementation of systematic methodologies to identify and prioritize risks across the enterprise and our third-party ecosystem.
- Risk Treatment Planning: Assist in developing detailed plans for mitigating identified risks, including the selection and implementation of specific security controls.
- Program Operationalization: Help transition security measures into a comprehensive, mature risk program that aligns with healthcare industry standards.
- Continuous Monitoring: Help track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to ensure security controls are functioning effectively over time.
- Reporting & Intelligence: Assist in the creation of risk intelligence reports to provide leadership with timely, actionable data.
- Risk Analysis: Learning to evaluate the likelihood and impact of various cybersecurity threats to the organization.
- Control Evaluation: Reviewing security controls to ensure they meet the requirements of our governance framework.
- Documentation & Process Design: Helping create the procedural documentation necessary to maintain a standardized risk management program.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with various IT and business units to gather data and communicate risk findings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
