2027 Summer Cybersecurity Intern

About the Role

WoodmenLife is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027. This 10-week internship program offers a dynamic and innovative work environment, integrating interns with fresh perspectives and skills to contribute to value-added work and enhance our talent pipeline. The program is committed to providing real-world experience and mentorship to prepare interns for meaningful careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization through weekly meetings with the Internship Cohort, Executive Leadership, and division-level leaders.
• Summarize and present a capstone presentation of the internship experience, including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
• Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of Information Security controls to ensure alignment with WL policies and standards, including configuration and health checks of operational tooling.
• Conduct security audits on applications and systems used by WL, documenting and presenting findings with recommended solutions, alternatives, and procedural changes.
• Conduct research and/or development for new information security techniques to evaluate their applicability to WL’s Information Resources, with an emphasis on opportunities to automate repetitive analysis and response tasks.
• Assist with the Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) program, including monitoring security profiles, assisting with risk assessments, and updating documentation; explore automation to streamline evidence collection and ticketing.
• Assist with specialized projects to support WoodmenLife strategic initiatives.
• Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks.
• Develop skills related to program of study through participation in internal training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Assist with the planning, design, and implementation of security controls to safeguard WoodmenLife.
• Assist with a variety of department administrative functions to meet daily objectives and project deadlines.
• Perform research and analysis to support departmental needs.
• Develop security solutions or process enhancements that adequately address risk while improving business efficiency.
• Contribute to security operations automation to increase the speed, consistency, and effectiveness of security outcomes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in targeted projects such as vulnerability assessments, artificial intelligence, internal security audits, detection engineering, log onboarding/data quality improvement, and automation of security workflows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field(s).
• 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Ability to work 38.75 hours per week.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrates Innovation-first and DevSecOps mindset.
• Ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive, and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
• Passion for making an impact in local communities.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of decisions and responsibilities, follows through on commitments, prioritizes tasks effectively, and builds trust through reliability, integrity, and problem resolution.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions by applying critical thinking, evaluating available information, and anticipating outcomes to identify effective solutions and drive results.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience by embracing challenges, learning from experience, and supporting change to continuously grow and improve.

What We Offer

• Engaging activities and skill development with an intern cohort.
• Real-world experience and mentorship to prepare you for a meaningful career.
• Paid volunteer events to make an impact in your community.
• A flexible and hybrid work environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.