Cybersecurity Internship

Do it Best; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from leaders

College credit

Job summary

Do it Best is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern in Fort Wayne, IN for Summer 2027. This paid internship offers hands-on experience with the Information Security Team, exposure to daily tasks and strategic initiatives, and collaboration across divisions. The role emphasizes learning through real-world security operations and project work.

The internship runs for about 10-12 weeks and is local to Fort Wayne. It provides mentoring from business leaders and may offer university credit.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity
• Enthusiastic and motivated, willing to accept a wide variety of challenges

Responsibilities

• Incident triage and management using cutting edge prevention and detection technologies
• Analyze network penetration results and formulate remediation plans
• Patch and vulnerability management of workstations and servers
• Assist with current security initiatives which will involve working with Applications Development, Infrastructure, Operations, and Support departments

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Motivation

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing a degree in IS/CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

++Cybersecurity Internship++
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Intern
Division / Department: Information Security
Reporting to position: Information Security Officer

Summer 2027 - 90 day internship

About the Role:
The Information Security Intern will work directly with the Information Security Team to complete both daily tasks and strategic initiatives. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on information technology experience and work closely with leaders in multiple divisions across the enterprise.

This is a temporary position (approximately 10-12 weeks) and is paid on an hourly basis. No relocation is offered, candidates must be local to the Fort Wayne, Indiana area for the Summer 2026 timeframe. The Intern may also be able to use this opportunity towards university/college credit.

Responsibilities include:

• Incident triage and management using cutting edge prevention and detection technologies
• Analyze network penetration results and formulate remediation plans
• Patch and vulnerability management of workstations and servers
• Assist with current security initiatives which will involve working with Applications Development, Infrastructure, Operations, and Support departments

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity
• Enthusiastic and motivated, willing to accept a wide variety of challenges

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Personable and positive attitude
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Hard worker and team oriented

Benefits available to you:

• Shape your intern experience to meet your interests and/or degree path in areas like Incident Response, Network Security, and Web Application Security
• Helpful mentoring from business leaders within Information Technology and other divisions
• College credit

About Do it Best:
We're the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.

Culture:
Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission: Making the best even better

Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams