Cybersecurity Intern

EMC Insurance Companies; Iowa; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance Companies invites a summer IT security internship in the Iowa area, spanning IAM, TAS, and CSOE teams. You will support security reviews, tooling administration, events response, and collaboration on audits, with exposure to authentication and authorization projects.

Preferred candidates are pursuing a related degree in CS, cyber security, or MIS and have at least freshman year completed with a 3.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Computer Science, Cyber Security or MIS or related degree preferred.
• Completion of freshman year preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Summer internship working in EMC’s information technology security teams - Identity and Access Management (IAM), Technology Assurance Services (TAS), and Cybersecurity Operations and Engineering (CSOE).
• Work with other IT departments to ensure projects and enhancements meet EMC's security policies, regulations, and standards and do not impact EMC's risk posture.
• Perform tool and vendor security reviews.
• Respond to security events.
• Perform security tooling administration.
• Collaborate with TAS on audits and assessments tasks.
• Collaborate with IAM on authentication and authorization solution.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Computer Science, Cyber Security or MIS or related degree

Freshman year completion

GPA 3.00 or higher

Tools

Jira

Job description

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

Location Preference: State of Iowa

Essential Functions

• Summer paid internship working in EMC’s information technology security teams - Identity and Access Management (IAM), Technology Assurance Services (TAS), and Cybersecurity Operations and Engineering (CSOE)
• Work with other IT departments to ensure projects and enhancements meet EMC's security policies, regulations, and standards and do not impact EMC's risk posture
• Perform tool and vendor security reviews
• Respond to security events
• Perform security tooling administration
• Collaborate with TAS on audits and assessments tasks
• Collaborate with IAM on authentication and authorization solution

Education & Experience

• Computer Science, Cyber Security or MIS or related degree preferred
• Completion of freshman year preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Analytical ability to identify problems and prepare solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft productivity tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or Google counterparts
• Strong communication and human relations skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with people, organize information and develop testing strategies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of ticketing systems such as Jira and Agile methodology

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