InfoSec Intern: Launchpad Hack-a-thon & Real Projects

American Equity; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Mentorship program

Intern Hack‑a‑thon

Job summary

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company offers a 10-12 week Launchpad Internship Program in Des Moines, IA. The Information Security Intern assists with security operations, engages with engineers, and rotates through governance, forensics, and architecture to gain practical experience.

Interns receive mentorship, participate in a Hack-a-thon, and benefit from housing stipend and professional development activities, in a collaborative, in-person setting at our downtown Des Moines

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Managing Information Systems, or other computing field of study.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a professional environment.
• Interest in information security and hands-on project experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the information security analyst processes around detection, investigation, and reporting of events.
• Engage with information security engineers in designing and implementing projects of various scopes.
• Participate in a rotation with other disciplines within information security including governance, forensics, architecture, and access control.
• Collaborate on documentation and adherence to department standards.

Skills

Security technologies

Web security

Networks

Servers

Databases

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security / CS / MIS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company offers a 10-12 week Launchpad Internship Program in Des Moines, IA. The Information Security Intern assists with security operations, engages with engineers, and rotates through governance, forensics, and architecture to gain practical experience.

Interns receive mentorship, participate in a Hack-a-thon, and benefit from housing stipend and professional development activities, in a collaborative, in-person setting at our downtown Des Moines