IT Security Intern

MOHELA•Chesterfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MOHELA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our IT Security team. This opportunity is ideal for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in information security governance, information assurance, policy development, compliance, and risk management within a professional corporate environment. The intern will gain practical experience supporting the organization's efforts to protect information assets, maintain compliance with information security requirements, and strengthen its overall security framework. This role provides valuable exposure to cybersecurity governance, security policy development, risk management processes, and security reporting activities.

Requirements

Candidates must reside in Missouri, within 1 hour of O'Fallon, MO or Columbia, MO and be able to work onsite throughout the duration of the internship.
Enrollment in an accredited Missouri college or university in an undergraduate program in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, management information systems, information security, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Federal 5C Security Clearance prior to start.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written communication and technical writing abilities.
Strong organizational and research skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
Display punctuality, reliability, professionalism, and commitment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Interest in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and information security.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with information security concepts, frameworks, or regulatory requirements.
Experience conducting research, preparing reports, or documenting technical information.
Interest in security analytics, risk assessment, and security operations.

Responsibilities

Review existing information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Assist with updating and drafting security policies, standards, and supporting documentation.
Research industry best practices and security frameworks to support policy development and governance initiatives.
Support the continuous improvement of information security governance processes.
Assist with documenting security controls that protect organizational information assets.
Support compliance reviews and evaluate adherence to established policies and standards.
Research regulatory and industry requirements relevant to information security programs.
Help prepare and maintain compliance-related documentation and supporting materials.
Assist with identifying, documenting, and tracking information security risks.
Support security reporting, metrics collection, and dashboard development using security tools such as Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.
Help maintain risk registers, corrective action tracking, and governance documentation.
Assist with research and analysis that supports risk management and security decision-making.