In-Office Cybersecurity Intern: Threat Monitoring & Risk

Merchants Bonding Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Bonding Company is offering a Cybersecurity Intern position in West Des Moines, IA. This 12‑week, full‑time internship is in‑office with a flexible start date and a pay rate of $27 per hour.

The program focuses on hands‑on learning within a collaborative team, emphasizing real‑world security projects and cross‑department exposure. You will work closely with cybersecurity professionals, monitor security systems, participate in risk assessments, and contribute to security awareness

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field with coursework in cybersecurity.
• Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS) and operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux).
• Experience in IT or security via internships, projects, or coursework.
• Active involvement in campus organizations demonstrating teamwork and leadership.
• Leadership and initiative shown in projects or roles.
• Professional development such as CompTIA Security+ or similar is valued.
• Volunteer work demonstrating collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to gain hands‑on experience.
• Monitor security systems by reviewing logs and vulnerability reports.
• Participate in risk assessments and audits with adherence to standards like NIST/PCI‑DSS.
• Assist in security awareness training and incident response improvements.
• Research emerging threats and provide insights on tools and techniques.

Skills

Networking basics

Operating systems

Cybersecurity concepts

Vulnerability assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

NIST familiarity

PCI-DSS awareness

Job description

Merchants Bonding Company is offering a Cybersecurity Intern position in West Des Moines, IA. This 12‑week, full‑time internship is in‑office with a flexible start date and a pay rate of $27 per hour.

The program focuses on hands‑on learning within a collaborative team, emphasizing real‑world security projects and cross‑department exposure. You will work closely with cybersecurity professionals, monitor security systems, participate in risk assessments, and contribute to security awareness