Cyber Security & GRC Intern — Hands-On Security Exposure

Colonial Group; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Mentorship from leaders

Summer internship program

Job summary

Independent Bank is seeking a Cyber Security and GRC Intern to gain hands-on experience with the Information Security team. You will support governance, risk, and compliance efforts while developing foundations in monitoring, documentation, and controls.

You will work alongside experienced team members and gain exposure to how cybersecurity practices protect the Bank's information and systems. Mentoring and collaboration with business partners are included.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Foundational understanding of operating systems, networks, cybersecurity concepts.
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing security alerts and ticket queues and route issues.
• Maintain security procedures, inventories, evidence, and knowledge resources.
• Support audit responses and internal security questionnaires by gathering information.
• Assist with access, configuration, and security control checks using documented procedures.
• Participate in security awareness, risk assessment, and compliance activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Curiosity

Foundational IT knowledge

Education

Cybersecurity or IT related field

Job description

Independent Bank is seeking a Cyber Security and GRC Intern to gain hands-on experience with the Information Security team. You will support governance, risk, and compliance efforts while developing foundations in monitoring, documentation, and controls.

You will work alongside experienced team members and gain exposure to how cybersecurity practices protect the Bank's information and systems. Mentoring and collaboration with business partners are included.