Information Security Intern - Vendor Risk & Access

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; Iowa (LA); 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 risk, review contracts, and respond to security events. You will support access provisioning, identity management, and monitoring of system changes within a complex financial services environment.

The role emphasizes operating rigor, collaboration with senior staff, and adherence to regulatory controls while maintaining strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Detail oriented

Integrity and accountability

Job description

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is seeking a security-focused professional to manage vendor risk, review contracts, and respond to security events. You will support access provisioning, identity management, and monitoring of system changes within a complex financial services environment.

The role emphasizes operating rigor, collaboration with senior staff, and adherence to regulatory controls while maintaining strong communication across teams.