Intern, IT Security

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Intern, IT Security

Wage Rate = $17.00 per hour

The Intern, IT Security will learn and support the administering and implementation of processes within the IT Security programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support threat and incident response efforts.  Assist in security event monitoring/analysis and the investigation of security incidents.

• Support the cybersecurity team in testing, vulnerability assessments, metric tracking, penetration testing, and audits.

• Help maintain and update cybersecurity documentation, including policies, procedures, and incident response plans.

• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and trends to provide insights and recommendations.

• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure the alignment of security practices with organizational goals.

• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Student currently enrolled in an accredited university degree program that is related to Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering.

Skills of Interest:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.

• Familiarity with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, endpoint security).

• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or in writing and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions. 

Other Job Characteristics: 

Work a minimum of 10 hours weekly during the academic year and work full-time during the summer (40 hours per week). Workdays are flexible to accommodate student schedules within normal business hours.  This position is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

-  Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
-  Life insurance
-  Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
-  Paid Time Off
-  Robust Wellness Program
-  New Flexible Work Program
-  Tuition Reimbursement
-  So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.