Cybersecurity Intern

Knife River Corporation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Bismarck, ND offers an internship opportunity for IT/cybersecurity-minded students. You will gain on-the-job training while supporting security tasks and learning essential concepts such as encryption, phishing awareness, and access controls.

Ideal candidates are currently a college student in their junior or senior year, with strong academics and a desire to learn. The role requires 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours in summer, in a growing,

Qualifications

• Currently a college student in junior or senior year pursuing IT/related field.
• Strong academic performance.
• Proficiency or knowledge in cybersecurity concepts like encryption, phishing, access and least privilege, security logging and monitoring (SIEM), Vulnerability monitoring and management.
• Communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn and interest in troubleshooting and solutioning.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain workflow in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to maintain proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week (during school year) and up to 40 hours during summer.

Skills

Cyber security concepts

Encryption

Phishing

Access control / least privilege

Security logging and monitoring (SIEM)

Vulnerability monitoring

Education

Currently a college student (junior or senior) in IT/related field

Job description

Overview

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Internship Opportunity

Knife River Corporation in Bismarck, ND has an internship opportunity available! Join a People-First company that cares about your career development.

• Great pay, great people!
• Growing, publicly traded company.
• On-the-job training and skill development.
• One team, working together.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently a college student in their junior or senior year pursuing a degree in Information Technology/Related Field.
• Strong academic performance.
• Proficiency or knowledge in: Cyber security concepts like encryption, phishing, access and least privilege, security logging and monitoring (SIEM), Vulnerability monitoring and management.
• Communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn and interest in troubleshooting and solutioning.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain workflow in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to maintain proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week (during school year) and up to 40 hours during summer.

How To Apply

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck, ND 58506

Equal Opportunity Statement

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