Information Security Intern: Vendor Risk, Access Control

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

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.