Information Security Intern

Werner Management Inc; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Housing assistance

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Omaha, NE is seeking a motivated Information Security Intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. The role offers paid internship with dedicated training at our corporate headquarters in Omaha, with some remote/off-site opportunities possible and collaborative, inclusive culture.

You will support access reviews, security audits, and risk assessments while learning to integrate security across IT and software teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing user access requests and reviewing access periodically.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to embed security across systems.
• Explore new security technologies and attend relevant webinars.
• Audit user entitlements and manage lifecycle events (onboarding/off-boarding).
• Support internal security audits, risk assessments, and evidence collection for compliance.
• Help maintain security policies, standards, and control frameworks for compliance.
• Assist with vendor risk assessments and evaluate third-party security postures.

Education

Bachelors in CS or MIS

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and driven Information Security Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced professionals to protect our organization's digital assets.

Internship Overview:

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available)
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience

Responsibilities:

• You'll start the day with the team, discussing priorities and any new threats on the horizon.
• Assist with processing user access requests, performing periodic access reviews, and tracking compliance metrics across business systems.
• Work with other teams, like IT and software development, to ensure security is embedded throughout our systems and processes.
• Spend time exploring new security technologies, attending webinars, and expanding your knowledge.
• Help audit user entitlements, manage user lifecycle events (onboarding/off-boarding), and enforce principle of least privilege.
• Assist with internal security audits, risk assessment reviews, and evidence collection for compliance frameworks.
• Support the maintenance of security policies, standards, and control frameworks to ensure operational compliance.
• Support vendor risk assessments and help evaluate third-party security postures against organizational standards.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline preferred

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Paid housing/housing assistance may be available.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.