Information Security Intern-1

Job Description

The Information Security Intern is responsible for assisting with various projects within the department he/she is assigned to at Stride. Essential functions may vary from administrative, clerical and support level work to more hands-on tactical work as determined by business needs. The Intern will assist with the operations of an information security program that is aligned with Stride’s Corporate Policies and industry best practices around information security. You will help information governance operations to identify, assess, and update user access and identity information. You will interact with a variety of teams and functions in this capacity.

Department: Secure Engineering / Security Operations
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months 

Position Overview:

The Information Security Intern at Stride will assist with various projects within the assigned department. The responsibilities will vary from administrative and clerical tasks to more hands-on and tactical work, depending on the business needs at the time. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in information security, working closely with the Security Engineering and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily operations of Stride's Information Security program, ensuring it aligns with Corporate Policies and industry best practices.
• Help with the identification, assessment, and updating of user access and identity information as part of information governance operations.
• Participate in various projects, providing both administrative support and hands-on technical contributions.
• Collaborate with different teams and functions across the organization, assisting with tasks such as data analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Support the documentation and review of security controls, processes, and procedures.
• Assist in tracking and reviewing the effectiveness of security tools and solutions in place.
• Provide support in risk assessment activities and assist with updates based on evolving security requirements.      

                                   

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of an information security program.
• Practical exposure to security tools and processes used in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of information governance, identity management, and risk assessment practices.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams on security projects

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This is an office- or home-based position.  The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).  

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)