Cybersecurity Summer Intern

Third Federal is a leading lender of conventional home mortgages lending in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia, with retail branch offices in Ohio and Florida. Our mission is to help people achieve the dream of home ownership and financial security while creating value for our customers, our communities, our associates, and our stockholders. Our value system of love (concern for others), trust, respect, a commitment to excellence, and fun is at the heart of our commitment to our mission, and just as importantly, to our company culture. Through this, we help people find the loan or savings product that makes sense for them.

At Third Federal, you will find strength and stability in your career. In our nearly 90-year history, we have never had layoffs, and have one of the lowest annual turnover rates at 6% (versus an industry average of nearly 19%). We have been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ multiple times in the last decade alone, and have been recognized with several additional workplace awards and recognitions. Because Third Federal associates are the foundation of our success, we take a genuine interest in each of them – from their professional development to their health and wellness.

Role Summary

The Cybersecurity Intern plays a vital role in supporting the Third Federal’s efforts to safeguard information systems and our customer’s data against cyber threats. This internship provides practical experience in various aspects of cybersecurity, including engineering, operations, threat detection, incident analysis, and risk management, while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of all security department’s operations, processes, and systems.
• Monitor network, system, and application activity to assist in identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support daily operational activities responding to associate’s requests and detected threats.
• Support the implementation of security engineering measures to protect systems and data.
• Participate in the analysis of security incidents and contribute to incident response activities.
• Assist with security assessments and the development of cybersecurity policies, standard operation procedures, and leading practices.
• Research emerging threats and help track current trends in cybersecurity.
• Participate in security awareness training and tracking metric initiatives for associates.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a college/university, pursuing a relevant degree program (computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity)
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work
• Foundational understanding of information systems and security concepts
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn independently and adapt to new challenges

Employment Details

• This role is fully onsite at our Corporate Campus (7007 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105)
• This role is full time – approximately 40 hours per week
• Duration: temporary, summer employment only. Start and end dates are determined based on school schedules/pre-planned vacations
• Student associates are not eligible for benefits

Third Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender identification or sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected under law.