Security Engineer Intern (Summer 2025 Internship)

Company Overview:

Netsmart is healthcare’s largest human services and integrated care technology provider. Netsmart technology platforms and expertise are integral to the delivery of outcomes-based services and care to more than 25 million persons nationwide. Netsmart serves more than 500,000 users in more than 24,000 organizations across all 50 states. Netsmart client communities include behavioral health, addiction treatment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, child and family services, public health, home health, hospice and palliative care, private duty, and vital records.

We became the industry leader through the creation of cutting-edge software solutions to meet our client’s needs. This level of creation and product evolution is only made possible by assembling a team of the best and the brightest technical talent in the industry. Do you have what it takes to join us on this journey?

Internship Program Overview:

At Netsmart our internship program is called our "Futures Program" because we truly believe that you are our FUTURE. This program will be a 8- week program based at the Netsmart in Overland Park, Kansas. The FUTURES Program includes a balance between on-the-job learning, hands on client-based work, professional development opportunities, leadership exposure and several social/networking events throughout the summer.  If you aren't local to the Kansas City metro, are we will have housing options for you available (certain criteria will have to be met to qualify for housing).

FUTURES experience what makes growing a career at Netsmart special…. building relationships, understanding the industry, in depth exposure to life changing technologies and connecting with a cause all in an environment that breeds creativity and collaboration.

Security Engineer Future Position Overview: 

The security engineer future will be building relationships and operating with members of IT Security and Compliance, Enterprise Architecture, Network Engineering, Support Operations and with functional areas across IT and the business to raise and support the security posture of the company. They will gain exposure to enterprise firewall clusters, VPN devices, IDS/IPS, SIEM and various vulnerability assessment tools and solutions, security systems and solutions, and to security engineering requirements, standards and guidelines, processes, and procedures. A future will be involved in team review of applicable security support models and identify opportunities for continued process improvement, as well as monitor and review requests with team members for changes to assure they do not introduce any security and/or compliance risks to the enterprise and meet security requirements, guidelines, and compliance requirements. 

Requirements: 

• Anticipated graduation date of: Dec. 2025, May 2026, Dec. 2026, May 2027

• Working towards bachelor’s degree in Information Security or Computer Science with emphasis in Information Security 

• Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity, technology, solution design, and self-study 

• Involvement in school clubs or organizations regarding security 

• Programming/scripting experience is a plus 

• Desire to learn regulatory compliance requirements (PCI, HIPAA, SSAE Option 18, NIST standards) 

Preferred: 

• Working knowledge or concepts in AWS space with various AWS services and implementations (i.e., VPCs, SES, RC2, R3, Route 53, Cloud Formation, etc.) or Azure equivalents. 

• Exposure to Identity Management, Access Management, and Directory Services technologies including LDAPv3, SQL and NoSQL technologies. 

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.

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