Cybersecurity Intern

Ameritas is seeking an Cybersecurity Intern to drive the business by delivery of IT security services or functions. This position would perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
 
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
 
This internship will start either in December 2024 or May 2025 depending on availability. This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home. 
 
What you do

Assist Enterprise Security in the various areas of responsibility the department is charged with:

Security Engineering

Manage, maintain, and monitor the organization’s security tooling
Analyze and implement security controls in various environments

Vulnerability Management

Identifying, assessing, reporting on, and managing vulnerabilities across the organization
Preparing reports that document vulnerability trends within the organization

Security Operations

Monitoring and responding to security incidents
Analyzing logs and other data sources to identify potential threats
Automating security improvements

Risk Management

Identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks
Monitoring and responding to security requests



What you bring

Actively enrolled in an Information Technology or Information Security degree program at least part-time
Able to fulfill a year-round commitment – part-time (PT) during the academic school year and full-time (FT) during the summer

PT includes 10-20 hours a week
FT includes 30-40 hours a week

Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Desire to learn and grow
Effective documentation skill for process and standard development
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with others
Familiarity with programming or scripting languages strongly desired

This internship is benefits ineligible.
 
 An Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.The pay range posted reflects a nationwide Minimum to Maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization.Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for all job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.