Information Security Intern

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is seeking a security-focused professional to manage vendor security controls, access provisioning, and threat response. The role requires collaboration across teams to maintain strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes risk assessments, vulnerability management, and coordinating security projects with cross-functional partners in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Integrity and ethics are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication is required.
• Detail-oriented, self-starting, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts with third-party vendors for security requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments of vendor systems to identify threats.
• Respond to operational security events.
• Assist with vulnerability management.
• Perform departmental internal controls.
• Provision, modify, and revoke access per organizational policies.
• Conduct periodic access recertifications and ensure compliance.
• Support security projects, vendor management, IAM, and monitoring of system changes.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

Perform security controls, conduct vendor management reviews, provision access, and respond to security threats. Process day-to-day operational requests and elevate to senior level team members when appropriate.

Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts with third-party vendors to ensure that security requirements are met.
• Conduct risk assessments of vendor systems and processes to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Respond to operational security events.
• Assist with Vulnerability Management.
• Perform departmental internal controls.
• Provision, modify, and revoke access to systems, applications, and data in alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic access recertifications and other activities to validate compliance with internal controls.
• Provide support with security projects, vendor management, identity, and access management, monitoring of system changes and assist in security program management.

Requirements

• Acts with integrity, takes pride in work and seeks to excel; curious and adaptable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, self-starting, and motivated

Compensation Range

Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00

This compensation range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At FHLB Des Moines, we work to create an inclusive culture. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.