Cybersecurity IT Intern — Hands-On Security

Western Reserve Group; Wooster, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Reserve Group is offering a Summer 2027 IT Internship focused on Cybersecurity. The program aims to grow technical aptitude and professional skills while learning about the insurance industry and gaining experience on challenging projects at a growing regional insurer in Ohio.

Selected interns will monitor security alerts, assist with vulnerability scanning, contribute to incident response, and participate in risk assessments under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited four-year high school, college, or university.
• Basic understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and security concepts.
• Familiarity with common security tools (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, SIEM).

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and dashboards for unusual activity.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, patching, and remediation processes.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct research on emerging threats, malware trends, and attack techniques.
• Participate in risk assessments, access reviews, and compliance audits.
• Work with IT teams to ensure security best practices are implemented in daily operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Networking fundamentals

Windows & Linux

Security tools familiarity

Education

Accredited four-year college/university background

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Antivirus

Job description

Western Reserve Group is offering a Summer 2027 IT Internship focused on Cybersecurity. The program aims to grow technical aptitude and professional skills while learning about the insurance industry and gaining experience on challenging projects at a growing regional insurer in Ohio.

Selected interns will monitor security alerts, assist with vulnerability scanning, contribute to incident response, and participate in risk assessments under supervision.