Cyber Defense Intern: Threat & Vulnerability Mgmt

American National; League City (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

American National Insurance Company is offering a Summer Internship Program in League City, TX or Houston, TX, designed to provide hands-on cyber security exposure within Central IT. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in a paid internship that supports vulnerability management and remediation activities.

Participants gain practical experience in vulnerability scanning, patch management, and security documentation while collaborating with a team focused on enterprise

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field.
• Interest in cybersecurity, threat management, and vulnerability management.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and security best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and tracking vulnerabilities across company systems and assets.
• Support monthly patching and remediation activities.
• Help perform vulnerability scans and review results.
• Assist with remediation verification and follow-up activities.
• Contribute to program documentation and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings, projects, and collaborative activities.

Skills

Vulnerability mgmt

Threat remediation

Vulnerability analysis

Patch management

Security docs

Cybersecurity operations

Communication

Education

Cybersecurity / IT / CS degree

Tools

Tenable

Microsoft Defender

ServiceNow

Microsoft 365 apps

Job description

American National Insurance Company is offering a Summer Internship Program in League City, TX or Houston, TX, designed to provide hands-on cyber security exposure within Central IT. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in a paid internship that supports vulnerability management and remediation activities.

Participants gain practical experience in vulnerability scanning, patch management, and security documentation while collaborating with a team focused on enterprise