2027 Summer Cybersecurity Intern

WoodmenLife; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hybrid work environment

Volunteer events

Job summary

WoodmenLife is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern for Summer 2027 in Omaha, NE. The role offers hands-on exposure to planning, designing, and implementing security controls while supporting daily operational tasks and research to improve security outcomes.

You will collaborate with leadership and engineers, assist with audits and automation, and participate in intern cohort activities and mentorship to build skills for a meaningful career in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field(s).
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Ability to work 38.75 hours per week
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Growth mindset with DevSecOps orientation

Responsibilities

• Enhance WoodmenLife security posture by providing insights and recommendations for security measures.
• Contribute to development and implementation of security policies and procedures; assist with projects like vulnerability assessments and automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Time management

DevSecOps mindset

Communication skills

Education

Cybersecurity / Information Systems / Computer Science degree

Job description

Cybersecurity Intern – Summer 2027

WoodmenLife is looking for a Cybersecurity Intern to join our team! Ready to make an impact this summer? In this role, you will develop an understanding of the fundamental controls, processes and tasks that make up a cybersecurity program by assisting with the planning, design, and implementation of security controls to safeguard WoodmenLife.

Assist with a variety of department administrative functions to meet daily objects and project deadlines. Performs research and analysis to support departmental needs. Develop security solutions or process enhancements that adequately address risk while improving business efficiency. In addition, contribute to security operations automation to increase the speed, consistency, and effectiveness of security outcomes.

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program strives to foster a dynamic and innovative work environment by integrating interns who bring fresh perspectives and skills to our organization, contribute to value added work, and enhance our talent pipeline. We are committed to supporting our interns with real world experience and mentorship to help prepare them for meaningful careers to make a positive impact in their communities.

WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha with over 13 5 years of service. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’re joining others who share your commitment to family, community and country. Through WoodmenLife, you’ll have opportunities to give back locally and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We offer a variety of benefits ranging from health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance and much more.

We are looking for someone to:

• Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with leaders at the division level.
• Summarize and present capstone presentation of the internship experience including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
• Assists with the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of Information Security controls to ensure they satisfy WL policies and standards, including configuration and health checks of operational tooling.
• Conducts security audits on applications and systems used by WL to document and present findings along with recommended solutions, alternatives, and procedural changes to improve WL’s security posture; partners with engineers to validate remediation and measures impact.
• Conducts research and/or development for new information security techniques to evaluate their applicability to WL’s Information Resources, with an emphasis on opportunities to automate repetitive analysis and response tasks.
• Assists with the Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) program to include monitoring third provider security profiles, assisting with risk assessments, and updating documentation; explores automation to streamline evidence collection and ticketing.
• Assists with specialized projects to support WoodmenLife strategic initiatives.
• Shadows multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks.
• Develops skills related to program of study through participation in internal training opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

We Need Someone Who Has:

• Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college, currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field(s).
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Ability to work 38.75 hours per week
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrates Innovation-first and DevSecOps mindset.
• The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
• Passion for making an impact in local communities.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of decisions and responsibilities, follows through on commitments, prioritizes tasks effectively, and builds trust through reliability, integrity, and problem resolution.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions by applying critical thinking, evaluating available information, and anticipating outcomes to identify effective solutions and drive results.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience by embracing challenges, learning from experience, and supporting change to continuously grow and improve.

What You’ll Do:

• The project(s) emphasize a strategic focus on enhancing the overall security posture of WoodmenLife by providing fresh perspective, valuable insights, and recommendations for improving security measures, contributing to the continuous improvement of the department.
• In addition to operational support, you will participate in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. You will also be involved in targeted projects such as vulnerability assessments, artificial intelligence, internal security audits, detection engineering, log onboarding/data quality improvement, and automation of security workflows to reduce toil and speed response.

What We Offer:

• Engaging activities and skill development with an intern cohort
• Real world experience and mentorship to prepare you for a meaningful career
• Paid Volunteer events to make an impact in your community
• A flexible and hybrid work environment - WoodmenLife's Home Office closes at noon on Fridays

If you're ready to grow, contribute, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/.

As part of WoodmenLife's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (when required for position), fingerprint check (when required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.