Information Security Intern

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Information Security Intern

Education:

Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Experience:

0‑2 years of related experience is desired.

This internship is open for students pursuing a career in information security. It provides entry‑level experience in information assurance, system compliance, continuous data monitoring, or maintaining/enhancing overall Center security posture. The work supports the missions of the EROS Center ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The position is designed to apply classroom principles, gain new skills, explore a career path, and be supervised and mentored by a professional.

It has potential to grow into full‑time employment upon graduation, pending project funding.

• Proficiency using cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity operations and/or the development of cyber policies.
• Work closely with our IT Security team to address security concerns and help with incident responses.
• Monitor security controls and analyze the impact of their logs using SIEM technology and scripting.
• Review and improve security and IT controls to ensure they are up to date and fully applied.
• Work with vulnerability assessment tools and manage the application of patches.

• Experience applying cybersecurity or information security learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.
• Knowledge of security control standards.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• An ambitious desire to dive into work through curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Unix/Linux knowledge.
• Scripting knowledge.
• Three years of continuous U.S. residency required.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.