Intern- IT Application Security

What You'll Be Doing

During this 12-week internship, the Application Security Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting Church Mutual's cybersecurity program while learning how security is integrated into the software development lifecycle. Working alongside security professionals and software developers, you will help identify, assess, and reduce application security risks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with application security assessments and vulnerability management

activities

• Support security testing and validation of applications using automated

security tools

• Help review and track remediation of application security findings
• Research emerging application security threats and best practices
• Collaborate with developers and IT teams to promote secure coding practices
• Support security reporting, documentation, and process improvement

initiatives

Here's What We Expect

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information

Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#,

JavaScript, etc.)

• Basic understanding of software development and web applications
• Interest in cybersecurity and application security
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Preferred candidates will be entering Junior or Senior year status in Fall

2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in cybersecurity, software development, or

networking

• Familiarity with common web application vulnerabilities
• Exposure to Git, scripting, or security tools through coursework, projects,

or personal interests

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.

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