Defense Cybersecurity Intern

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Job Title Cybersecurity Intern Home Department: Information Technology Employment Status: Summer 2027 Intern | Full-time Schedule: 40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities Position Location: Corporate Office or Hybrid Work Options Overview Protecting our policyholders' dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society. Society Insurance is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern for the 2027 Summer to support the cybersecurity team. The intern will gain practical experience in security operations, risk management, and security awareness while completing assigned work under the guidance of experienced IT staff. About the Role Assists with reviewing security alerts, logs, and reported phishing emails; documents findings and escalates concerns to the cyber security team. Helps review vulnerability reports and track remediation activities with IT staff. Assists with user access reviews, asset inventories, and verification of security controls. Updates security procedures, knowledge articles, and incident documentation. Supports security awareness communications, training, and phishing simulations. Collects and organizes evidence for audits, risk assessments, and CIS Controls activities. Assists with cybersecurity projects, basic reporting, and research as assigned. Follows company security policies, protects confidential information, and performs technical work within assigned access and approved procedures. About Yo

u You are an analytical thinker and understand how different parts of a system are interdependent. You are creative and innovative. You are driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people, or issues. You deal with concepts and complexity comfortably. You are a self-starter and enjoy taking the initiative. You easily recognize relationships between concepts and applies learning from one context to another. You are quality-focused and take pride in your work. You manage multiple responsibilities by being organized and keeping on top of time-sensitive tasks. What it Will Take Currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Basic knowledge of computer systems, networking, and cybersecurity concepts through coursework or hands-on learning. Willingness to learn new tools and complete assigned work accurately land on time. Coursework projects, or lab experience involving security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or Windows administration highly desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Excel, or basic scription highly desirable. What Society Can Offer Award-Winning Program:

Our internship program was honored with the 2024 and 2025 Best Internship Program Award by Employ Humanity. Hands-on Experience:

Engage in real work related to your degree with opportunities for job shadowing. Competitive Pay:

This is a paid internship with competitive compensation. Paid Holidays:

Benefit from paid time off during holidays. Mental Health Wellness:

Receive 8 paid hours annually to prioritize your mental well-being. Path to Full-Time Employment:

High-performing interns may be considered for full-time positions after graduation. Networking Opportunities:

Connect with professionals and fellow interns through company events and external networking activities. Summer Series Events:

Participate in exclusive intern events across Fond du Lac County, including volunteer work, networking, and social gatherings. Company Intern Events:

Enjoy dedicated intern-only activities like Escape Rooms, an end-of-summer party, and more. Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace.