Cybersecurity Intern

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 funded 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 college degree program at least half-time as defined by

your institution studying information security, information technology or related field.

• Ability to commit to a 12-month internship working full-time in the summer

and part-time during the school year

• Full-time hours: 30