About the role#
The Information Security Intern joins the IT Security team to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. You will work on daily security operations, contribute to specific projects, and learn how a security organization functions. This role is part of the Launchpad Internship Program, which provides mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities over the course of your internship.
What you'll do#
- Assist with information security analyst processes, including the detection, investigation, and reporting of events.
- Collaborate with security engineers to design and implement various projects.
- Participate in rotations across security disciplines like governance, forensics, architecture, and access control.
- Apply information security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Update existing systems to support security controls and project requirements.
- Document departmental procedures and provide input on existing standards.
- Attend project team meetings, company meetings, and 1:1 sessions with management.
- Work with the team to build information security awareness across the company.
- Interface with internal business areas, other IT teams, and external resources for problem solving.
- Track and report on task progress to ensure project timelines are met.
- Partner with other interns on a strategic, cross-functional initiative.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Managing Information Systems, or a related computing field.
- General understanding of security technologies for networks, servers, databases, websites, and applications.
- Strong mathematical skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and handle unexpected events.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build relationships with internal and external partners.
- A self-motivated approach with a high level of accountability.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in West Des Moines, Iowa.
- The role operates on a rolling basis.
About American Equity
American Equity provides annuity products for retirement income planning. The company focuses on fixed index and traditional fixed annuities to assist individuals with financial security. Founded in 1995, the organization is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. It operates as a public company with a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees.
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