Cybersecurity Intern - Hybrid, Funded ISC2 Certification

ameritasexternal; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameritas is offering a Cybersecurity Intern position to drive IT security service delivery and protect information systems assets. The internship includes ISC2 Cybersecurity certification funding and hands-on work within Enterprise Security.

The role is hybrid (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) with start in May 2027 and 12-month commitment. Interns will gain experience in security tooling, vulnerability management, and security architecture across environments.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college degree program at least half-time studying information security or information technology or related field.
• Commit to a 12-month internship with full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
• Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week; Part-time: 15-20 hours per week.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, vulnerability management, SOC or risk management concepts.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Desire to learn and grow; effective documentation and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist Enterprise Security in the department's areas of responsibility.
• Security Engineering: manage, maintain, and monitor security tooling; analyze and implement controls.
• Vulnerability Management: identify, assess, report on, and manage vulnerabilities; prepare trend reports.
• Enterprise Security Business Partner: evaluate vendor security platforms; review cloud apps; help build security architecture; bridge security and business goals; create practical security guides; support risk assessments and document requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability management

SOC concepts

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Programming or scripting languages

Education

Information security degree program

Job description

Ameritas is offering a Cybersecurity Intern position to drive IT security service delivery and protect information systems assets. The internship includes ISC2 Cybersecurity certification funding and hands-on work within Enterprise Security.

The role is hybrid (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) with start in May 2027 and 12-month commitment. Interns will gain experience in security tooling, vulnerability management, and security architecture across environments.