Intern - Information Security (Cybersecurity)

Position Overview

The Information Security internship position is a role that requires a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking, and business-oriented project management. You will primarily work on advancing NISC's information security initiatives by managing various information security technologies, maintaining a set of critical security controls, supporting several information security audits, and supporting NISC's information security policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Monitor external security vulnerabilities on company systems and route issues to system owners for remediation
• Assist with information security audits, including annual SOC compliance activities
• Serve as a resource to other employees regarding information security questions, policies, and best practices
• Support the administration of information security and physical security programs
• Conduct research, analyze security-related issues, and contribute to projects that strengthen the organization's security posture
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Preferred

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts and industry resources such as CVE, CVSS, and NVD.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, and a foundational understanding of networking concepts such as firewalls, network segmentation, and access controls.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to learn and adapt in a rapidly changing security environment.
• Effective verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment.

Desired Education

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in information security, cyber security, information technology or a related field

Minimum Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate.
• Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.