What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2025 - West Bend, WI position at Delta Defense?
Are you ready for an internship that exposes you to work you can believe in?
- Do you have a strong belief in the 2nd Amendment?
- Do you support the natural-born right to armed self-defense?
- Do you believe in the mission of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)?
Delta Defense, LLC is the private company that provides Marketing, Operations and Customer Service for the USCCA.
The USCCA safeguards life, freedom, and finances for responsible American gun owners. Learn more about the USCCA at https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/
Why YOU should Work at Delta Defense!
- We are a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding place to work and grow!
- Nationally recognized in 2023 and 2024 as a Newsweek Top 100 America’s Most Loved Workplace
- Top Workplaces USA award in 2022!
- Named on Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies” list 13 years in a row!
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Top Workplace” award 7 years in a row!
- Milwaukee Business Journal “Best Place to Work” award 6 years in a row!
Position Summary:
Delta Defense is actively seeking an Information Security Intern with a passion for growth and innovation, eager to join a team committed to “protecting the protectors.” This is a paid internship. This role requires candidates to live within a commutable distance to our headquarters in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Our ideal candidate is a curious problem-solver, embodying a resourceful and entrepreneurial spirit, ready to tackle security challenges with a can-do attitude. We champion rational, data-driven decision-making. Each initiative pushes the boundaries of cybersecurity. We prioritize customer service and foster strong relationships. Team collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Security Operations: Assist with daily security monitoring and alert triage, contributing to security operations, incident response, and remediation workflows.
- Identity and Access Management: Support the rollout of enterprise identity solutions, including password management and Zero Trust security architecture.
- Security Architecture & Engineering: Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to document system hardening efforts and validate secure deployment practices.
- Threat and Vulnerability Management: Observe and contribute to penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to strengthen overall security posture.
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Assist in developing and refining internal security documentation to support audit readiness and policy compliance.
- Security Awareness and Training: Support security awareness initiatives through simulated phishing campaigns and department-specific training efforts.
- Collect and analyze security data to support key performance indicators (KPIs) related to endpoint security, user behavior, compliance, and tool adoption.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field. Equivalent work experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of pursuing a degree.
- Strong foundational knowledge of Networking, Operating Systems, Security Tools & Technologies, Cryptography, and Security Frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrates the Core Values of Delta Defense, LLC.
Duration: The internship is set to run from approximately May 19, 2025, to August 29, 2025. However, we're open to adjusting the dates to accommodate the ideal candidate.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time.
Location: This position is based at our Corporate HQ in West Bend.
Pay: Starting salary $19.00 - $22.00/hour, based on experience. No benefits.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Apply at https://www.deltadefense.com/careers/
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Salary : $19 - $22
