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Job SummaryThe Information Security Analyst Intern will work closely with senior members of the team to support a comprehensive information security program. This includes contributing to the definition of security policies, processes, and standards. The security analyst intern may work with the IT department to deploy technical controls, to meet specific security requirements, and monitors to ensure that security configurations are maintained and effective.
Work Location
This position is an in-office role located in West Bend, WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
This Internship will provide opportunities to:
• Engage in the Information Security Program and ensure that all tasks of the function are achieved in a timely manner.• Using security applications, monitors daily or weekly reports and security logs for unusual events.• Assists in the coordination and completion of information security operations documentation.• Assists in administration and maintenance of information security toolset (e.g., Enterprise Cloud Security Platform, Vulnerability Scanning, DLP, SIEM).• Executes information security projects as assigned.• Participates in the creation and delivery of Information Security Awareness, Training, and Education program materials.• Carries out research on information security and privacy issues and keeps abreast of the latest technology, industry best practices, and hardening standards to address security exposures and threats.• Assist with management of security events/alerts raised by the security event tools. Ensure assigned security events/incidents are mitigated by their SLA.
Requirements and Qualifications• Enrolled in an IT or Computer Science related degree program with an interest in Information Security• Ability to perform tasks autonomously and under limited supervision.• Basic technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems and a wide range of security concepts.• Basic analytical skills to analyze security requirements.• Written and verbal communication skills.
EEOWest Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an IT or Computer Science related degree program
- Interest in information security
- Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
- Basic technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems
- Basic knowledge of information security concepts
- Basic analytical skills for analyzing security requirements
- Written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
We're hiring at West Bend! Check out our careers page on our website for updated listings. Since 1894, West Bend Mutual Insurance has come to stand for excellence through the use of innovative insurance products, steady growth, and financial stability offering property/casualty insurance for homes, autos, businesses and personal property. This reputation for excellence is recognized not only by our policyholders, but by the insurance industry itself. West Bend has been rated A (Excellent) or better by A.M. Best since 1971. West Bend is also consistently ranked at the top by thousands of insurance agents nationwide in an ease-of-doing-business survey conducted annually by Deep Customer Connections, Inc. Over a hundred years ago, a fire roared through the city of West Bend, WI. This tragedy was one of the worst for our community and touched the lives of many people. Because of that fire, our company was formed. And even then, we began to show that something good can come from something bad. Over time, people have come to expect this of us. To call with problems and leave with solutions. As time passes, things change. But not our reason for being. At the core of everything we do lies a simple premise. A sincere desire to help our customers through problems and adversity. To make sure that positives come from negative situations. To step up when you need us. To do the right thing. The worst brings out our best.® That's The Silver Lining.
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