Summer 2026 Internship

Description: Election Systems & Software (ES&S) is located in Omaha, Nebraska. ES&S is the leading provider of voting machines and systems in North America. OUR VISION: Our vision at ES&S is simple and unwavering we provide products and services of exceptional quality and value to maintain voter confidence and enhance the voting experience. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This is a full-time, 12-week internship from May 18 to August 7, 2026. Summer interns typically work from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday approximately 40 hours per week. While contributing to department initiatives, interns will also engage in educational experiences that help prepare them for workplace life. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Junior or senior undergraduate students majoring in Cybersecurity fields will be considered for this internship. COMPENSATION: $22 per hour. LOCATION: On-site at our office in Omaha, Nebraska. This is not a remote opportunity. PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATION: ES&S views the Internship Program as a professional learning opportunity. Interns will be held to the same professional standards as all full-time employees. Interns are involved in division, team, and project meetings, take on tasks that impact department goals, and learn new skills SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Security Administrator intern will work with the IT department to safeguard our organizations computer networks and systems. You will be expected to plan and carry out security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from threats, both internal and external. You will work closely with our infrastructure, network, desktop, and application teams. SKILLS REQUIRED: Strong interest in learning and self-development. Be a self-starter. Effective communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Basic understanding of: Firewalls and Networking; Data Encryption; Data Forensics; Vulnerability Discovery. JOB FUNCTIONS: Review and audit configuration of enterprise firewalls and network platform that includes IPS, AV, URL filtering, Application Control, Mobile Access, Anti-Spam, Anti-Bot, and others as needed. Administer enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) program. Configure and maintain event feeds and appropriate logging levels from all relevant sources. Monitor, Triage, Respond, and Escalate security incidents. Participate in internal vulnerability assessment and internal audit functions against ES&S systems and networks. Provide reports of findings and recommendations for security enhancements. Perform threat modeling on existing and upcoming feature sets for new applications so that appropriate security controls can be built from the ground up. Review security advisories and reports and work closely with the network and application teams in any follow up investigation or remediation. Deliver enterprise security control systems. Make recommendations for, and drive adoption of, new technology to meet security control objectives.Review and recommend system security policies. Works to achieve operational targets with significant impact on departmental results. Election Systems & Software, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Election Systems & Software, LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. PM25 Requirements: Compensation details: 22-22 Hourly Wage PI6ff6d866b93b-26289-38826677