Cybersecurity Intern

About the role

Position Description:   Ameritas is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern  to drive the business by delivery of IT security services and functions. This position would perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.     Interns in good standing for at least 6 months will have the opportunity to earn the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification, fully funde d by Ameritas.     Position Location:   This is a hybrid role (Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH) working partially in-office and partially from home.      Position Start Date:   This internship will begin in May 2027   What you do: Assist Enterprise Security in the various areas of responsibility the department is charged with: Security Engineering   Manage, maintain, and monitor the organization’s security tooling   Analyze and implement security controls in various environments   Vulnerability Management    Identifying, assessing, reporting on, and managing vulnerabilities across the organization   Preparing reports that document vulnerability trends within the organization    Enterprise Security Business Partner  Evaluate vendor security platforms, review cloud applications, and assist to build security architecture that protects company data  Work alongside professionals to bridge the gap between technical security and business goals, create practical security guides, and contribute to processes that keep Ameritas systems safe  Support risk assessments and document security requirements    What you bring:   Must be enrolled in a colleg e degree program at least half-time as defined by your institution studying information security, information technology or related field.   Ab ility to commit to a 12-month internship working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year   Full-time hours: 30- 40 hours per week   Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week   Familiarity with cybersecurity, vulnerability management, security operation center (SOC ) or risk management concepts   Strong c omputer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office   Desire to learn and grow   Effective documentation skills for process and standard development   Excellent communication and collaboration skills   Familiarity with programming or scripting languages strongly desired     What we offer:   At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.   Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.   Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.   We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.     An Equal Opportunity Employer     Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.   Application Deadline This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.   This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.   About this Position's Pay The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization.