{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a7cbbef7406dbafb57eb62ad","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7cbbef7406dbafb57eb62ad","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7cbbef7406dbafb57eb62ad","title":"Intern - IT Security","description":"Job Summary\r\nThe Information Security team at UFCU is seeking a Summer IT Security Intern to gain hands-on experience across enterprise cybersecurity, including secure software development (SDLC), DevSecOps practices, AI security and governance guardrails, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance within a financial services environment. This role is designed to provide practical exposure under close supervision while supporting the security and development teams in strengthening UFCU's security posture. Effective Communication, Teamwork and a passion for supporting our business partners and members are critical to success at UFCU.\r\nIT Security Intern\r\nJob Summary\r\nThe Information Security team at UFCU is seeking a Summer IT Security Intern to gain hands-on experience across enterprise cybersecurity, including secure software development (SDLC), DevSecOps practices, AI security and governance guardrails, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance within a financial services environment. This role is designed to provide practical exposure under close supervision while supporting the security and development teams in strengthening UFCU's security posture. Effective Communication, Teamwork and a passion for supporting our business partners and members are critical to success at UFCU.\r\nThe 10-week internship program begins May 26, 2026 through August 14, 2026.\r\nAbout UFCU\r\nOur Credit Union was founded in 1936 and has grown to serve members throughout Texas and beyond. At UFCU, we are more than just a financial institution, and our people are more than just employees. We are dedicated to our purpose of empowering our Members to achieve financial success and build brighter futures .\r\nIn Pursuit Of Our Aspiration That UFCU Is Loved By Millions Of Members And Built To Thrive For Generations, We Are Guided By Our Values\r\nPurposefully Member-Obsessed\r\nWe are driven by a profound sense of empathy to deeply understand our Members' needs and preferences, what brighter futures means to them, and the obstacles in their way. We act in our Members' best interests, forever seeking to empower their financial success.\r\nPossibilities Reimagined\r\nWe are inspired to courageously experiment, learn, and iterate in pursuit of positive impact for our Members, UFCU, and coworkers. We challenge assumptions, embrace diverse perspectives, and make use of data and insights.\r\nPerformance Excellence Rooted in Unwavering Integrity\r\nWe do the right thing, always. We champion teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and celebrate successful outcomes of others, fostering an inclusive environment of excellence and collaboration.\r\nEssential Functions\r\nAssist with reviewing and updating information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.\r\nSupport secure SDLC and DevSecOps activities, including documentation of secure coding standards and integration of security checks into CI/CD pipelines.\r\nAssist with vulnerability scanning, validation of findings, and remediation tracking under supervision.\r\nSupport AI security and governance initiatives, including documentation of AI guardrails, data protection considerations, and misuse prevention controls.\r\nAssist with compliance activities by gathering evidence and mapping controls to frameworks such as NIST CSF and NIST 800-53.\r\nSupport security operations tooling including SIEM, DLP, email security, and endpoint protection platforms.\r\nAssist with incident response preparation, fact gathering, and post-incident documentation under guidance of senior staff.\r\nCollaborate with security, development, and business teams to support security objectives and learning outcomes.\r\nPerforms other duties as assigned\r\nAdhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes\r\nMaintain strict adherence and compliance to all laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and internal controls specific to the role\r\nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities\r\nBasic understanding of information security principles and secure SDLC concepts\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\r\nAbility to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently or as part of a team\r\nInterest in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and emerging technologies such as AI\r\nMust be able to pass a financial and criminal background check\r\nCompetencies\r\nAdaptability\r\nBuilding Member Loyalty\r\nBuilding Partnerships\r\nCommunication\r\nEmotional Intelligence\r\nFocus on Results\r\nExperience\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\nCurrently enrolled as a full-time student with an accredited college or university\r\nBasic knowledge and awareness of information security technologies and compliance principles (SOX, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001)\r\nAbility to work well independently and with coworkers to share knowledge as part of a team\r\nExperience managing time independently and prioritizing tasks\r\nStrong problem-solving ability with the desire to take ownership of challenges and follow through to resolution\r\nMust uphold, enforce, and abide by all institutional policies.\r\nStrong writing skills.\r\nMust be bondable\r\nPreferred Requirements\r\nCoursework or experience in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity\r\nFamiliarity with Python, cloud platforms (Azure), or security automation concepts\r\nAwareness of OWASP Top 10 and common application security risks\r\nThings You Need to Know Before You Apply\r\nPhysical Demands\r\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodation, in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\r\nFrequent\r\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.\r\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.\r\nThe employee is frequently required to stand and walk.\r\nEmployee will make extensive use of the telephone requiring the ability to effectively and accurately explain complex information.\r\nThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.\r\nWork Environment\r\nThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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This role is designed to provide practical exposure under close supervision while supporting the security and development teams in strengthening UFCU's security posture. Effective Communication, Teamwork and a passion for supporting our business partners and members are critical to success at UFCU.\r\nIT Security Intern\r\nJob Summary\r\nThe Information Security team at UFCU is seeking a Summer IT Security Intern to gain hands-on experience across enterprise cybersecurity, including secure software development (SDLC), DevSecOps practices, AI security and governance guardrails, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance within a financial services environment. This role is designed to provide practical exposure under close supervision while supporting the security and development teams in strengthening UFCU's security posture. Effective Communication, Teamwork and a passion for supporting our business partners and members are critical to success at UFCU.\r\nThe 10-week internship program begins May 26, 2026 through August 14, 2026.\r\nAbout UFCU\r\nOur Credit Union was founded in 1936 and has grown to serve members throughout Texas and beyond. At UFCU, we are more than just a financial institution, and our people are more than just employees. We are dedicated to our purpose of empowering our Members to achieve financial success and build brighter futures .\r\nIn Pursuit Of Our Aspiration That UFCU Is Loved By Millions Of Members And Built To Thrive For Generations, We Are Guided By Our Values\r\nPurposefully Member-Obsessed\r\nWe are driven by a profound sense of empathy to deeply understand our Members' needs and preferences, what brighter futures means to them, and the obstacles in their way. We act in our Members' best interests, forever seeking to empower their financial success.\r\nPossibilities Reimagined\r\nWe are inspired to courageously experiment, learn, and iterate in pursuit of positive impact for our Members, UFCU, and coworkers. We challenge assumptions, embrace diverse perspectives, and make use of data and insights.\r\nPerformance Excellence Rooted in Unwavering Integrity\r\nWe do the right thing, always. 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