2027 Summer Cybersecurity Intern

WoodmenLife is a not-for-profit life insurance company seeking a Cybersecurity Intern for its 2027 summer internship program. The intern will assist with information security controls, audits, risk assessments, security research, automation, policy implementation, and projects designed to improve the organization’s security posture.

What you'll do:

• Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with leaders at the division level
• Summarize and present capstone presentation of the internship experience including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings
• Assists with the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of Information Security controls to ensure they satisfy WL policies and standards, including configuration and health checks of operational tooling
• Conducts security audits on applications and systems used by WL to document and present findings along with recommended solutions, alternatives, and procedural changes to improve WL’s security posture; partners with engineers to validate remediation and measures impact
• Conducts 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
• Assists with the Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) program to include monitoring third provider security profiles, assisting with risk assessments, and updating documentation; explores automation to streamline evidence collection and ticketing
• Assists with specialized projects to support WoodmenLife strategic initiatives
• Shadows multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks
• Develops skills related to program of study through participation in internal training opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned by management
• The project(s) emphasize a strategic focus on enhancing the overall security posture of WoodmenLife by providing fresh perspective, valuable insights, and recommendations for improving security measures, contributing to the continuous improvement of the department
• In addition to operational support, you will participate in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. You will also be involved in targeted projects such as vulnerability assessments, artificial intelligence, internal security audits, detection engineering, log onboarding/data quality improvement, and automation of security workflows to reduce toil and speed response

What they're looking for:

• Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college, currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field(s)
• Must have a 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
• The 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

Benefits:

• 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 - WoodmenLife’s Home Office closes at noon on Fridays
• Health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance and much more