Information Security Engineer Intern — Mentor-Led, Hands-on

Principal International

Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 44,000 - 47,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Principal invites applications for an Information Security Engineer Intern to join our Technology & Engineering internship program in Des Moines, IA. You will work on real security projects across multiple areas, collaborate with teammates and senior leaders, and rotate through roles aligned with your interests and expertise in an Agile setting.

You will be assigned a formal leader and mentor to guide you through the program, gaining exposure to cyber defense, GRC, IAM, Insider Risk, Data

Qualifications

Interest in information security technologies, tools, and concepts.
Leadership experience in student, professional, or community organizations.
Previous IT internship or relevant work experience.
Proven continuous learning through certifications, training, research, or other non-traditional learning paths.
Technical experience with programming and/or scripting languages, automation tools, cloud platforms and cloud security concepts, DevOps or Agile methodologies, cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to security threats in Cyber Defense Operations, GRC, IAM, Insider Risk, Data Protection or Security Automation.
Collaborate with teams and leaders to implement security controls and best practices.
Engage in hands-on learning through mentorship and real projects within an Agile environment.