Cybersecurity Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

Wayne State University; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lump sum stipend of $3,000

Paid company holidays

Opportunity to work in a Fortune 500 company

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Des Moines is offering an Information Security Engineer Internship for Summer 2026. This internship provides hands-on experience in cyber defense operations, risk management, and data protection. Interns will collaborate closely with other professionals and receive mentorship. Applicants should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM fields and possess critical thinking and communication skills. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $34 to $36 per hour, along with a stipend for incidental expenses.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed an undergraduate degree.
• Involvement in student organizations or previous internships.
• Strong work ethic and passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cybersecurity defense operations.
• Assist governance, risk, and compliance teams.
• Support identity and access management solutions.
• Work on insider risk and data protection teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or math

Tools

Agile methodologies

Development Languages

Automation tooling

NIST security standards

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Des Moines is offering an Information Security Engineer Internship for Summer 2026. This internship provides hands-on experience in cyber defense operations, risk management, and data protection. Interns will collaborate closely with other professionals and receive mentorship. Applicants should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM fields and possess critical thinking and communication skills. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $34 to $36 per hour, along with a stipend for incidental expenses.