Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-on Training & Growth

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

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,