POSITION SUMMARY:
The Information Security Intern is a part-time position that will assist in the day-to-day administration, support and ongoing enhancement of Menard, Inc.’s Information Security programs. The position requires a highly motivated, team-oriented person with excellent communication skills and an emphasis in Information Security.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and respond to e-mail, firewall, anti-virus / anti-malware security notifications and reports
- Design new security dashboards and reports under the guidance of the Information Security team
- Assist security analysts with risk assessments
- Assist security analysts in researching enterprise security solutions
- Document instructions for routine information security tasks that can be carried out by other members of the team
- Maintain a basic working knowledge of Menards’ corporate network and application inventory
- Work with 3rd party support providers as required
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be actively enrolled at a college/university for an Associate or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills for root-cause determination and resolution
- Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some exposure to creating and maintaining Information Security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
- A basic understanding of network-level security and firewall concepts
- Some experience with Python and APIs to automate processes
- Some exposure to software development security
- Some exposure to security information and event management (SIEM) tools
Skills Required
- Actively enrolled at a college or university in an Associate or Bachelor degree program in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or an equivalent field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills for root-cause determination and resolution
- Must work within designated normal office hours
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Exposure to creating and maintaining information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
- Basic understanding of network-level security and firewall concepts
- Experience with Python and APIs to automate processes
- Exposure to software development security
- Exposure to security information and event management tools
Menards Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Menards and has not been reviewed or approved by Menards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Weekend premium pay and a weekly pay cadence are presented as consistent boosts to take‑home pay, with profit sharing and periodic bonuses further augmenting earnings when eligible. These elements help overall compensation feel more competitive for retail roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time and salaried materials list paid time off and paid holidays, with salaried roles also offering parental leave and sabbatical eligibility after extended tenure. This breadth creates structured time‑away options beyond basic schedules.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A store discount, education programs, an employee assistance program, the Calm app, and gym/commuter discounts are detailed in company materials. These lifestyle perks provide value outside of base wages.
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What We Do
Menards home improvement stores are conveniently located throughout the Midwest in a 14-state region. From the novice do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor, Menards has something for everyone! As a family-owned and operated business, Menards is truly dedicated to service and quality and is the place to "Save BIG Money!" on all your home improvement needs. As an employer, Menards provides the tools and training that are needed to ensure that we provide great customer service, in stores or online. Menards offers exceptional advancement opportunities, a positive work environment, and great pay and benefits! If you are a hard-working, goal-oriented person, we have opportunities for you! Apply today in person at your local site or online.
