Cybersecurity Intern: GRC & SecOps in Enterprise Tech

Kingland; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site office in Ames

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kingland in Ames, Iowa is seeking an Advanced Cybersecurity Intern to support governance, risk and compliance and security operations initiatives. The role offers hands-on exposure to audits, threat monitoring, and security controls within Kingland technology stacks.

You will collaborate with software development and IT operations teams, gaining experience with SAST/DAST tools, SIEM, network tools, and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with common security audit frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC).
• Experience interpreting SAST/DAST results for risk analysis and mitigation guidance.
• Experience using security tools (SAST/DAST, SIEM, network scanners).
• Knowledge of ports, protocols, and firewall traffic; understanding security concepts and best practices.
• Currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-focused program (2- or 4-year).
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation for security audits (NIST, ISO, SOC).
• Monitor infrastructure for vulnerabilities; triage findings and conduct threat intel.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement controls within Kingland stacks; develop processes around controls.

Skills

GRC

SecOps

Communication

Research & Problem Solving

Education

Cybersecurity focus program

Enrollment in two/four-year institution

GPA 3.0+

Tools

SAST/DAST tools

SIEM

Network scanning tools

Network monitoring tools

Firewalls

AWS

Job description

Kingland in Ames, Iowa is seeking an Advanced Cybersecurity Intern to support governance, risk and compliance and security operations initiatives. The role offers hands-on exposure to audits, threat monitoring, and security controls within Kingland technology stacks.

You will collaborate with software development and IT operations teams, gaining experience with SAST/DAST tools, SIEM, network tools, and cloud services.