2024 Summer - Information Security Risk Intern

Job Summary The Security Intern is an integral part of the Information Security team at Workiva. This person helps solves security issues, develops tools to assist with security threats, and assists with vulnerability testing of web applications. This person may make recommendations on security controls and collaborates with internal stakeholders to gather information. Responsibilities Provide Incident Response support when actionable incident is confirmed. Document, investigate and report on information security issues and emerging trends. Manage and configure tools and devices to expand our security monitoring infrastructure Collect and examine historical financial, security and deviation data to identify patterns and anomalies which is key for predicting future risk Create and refine actuarial models using historical data to accurately estimate future risks and their potential impact. Evaluate the financial consequences of risks, estimate potential losses, and analyze risk... mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's financial health. Representing risk data in a visual report and/or dashboard to communicate the past, present and potential future state of risk in the areas measured for risk. Security Operations Develop queries and visualizations to assist with security and compliance tasks Help solve security issues identified in the production application Provide analysis and trending of security log data from a large number of various security devices Collaborate with other teams to gather information regarding security problems, issues, and ideas What You'll Need Skills Strong ethical and discretionary ability to handle sensitive information and data Strong communication & networking skills (written, verbal, listening) Basic competency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, SQL, Go, and/or Dart) Experience Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and/or penetration testing techniques preferred Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google App Engine (GAE) preferred Working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems Self-motivation and initiative skills to search for and resolve security issues Initiative and social skills to network with technical individuals to gather information on projects Education Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or similar degree required Travel Requirements Minimal travel Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office. Sponsorship requirements: Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future. How You?l Be Rewarded ? Salary range in the US: $40.00 - $40.00 ? 401(k) participation and match ? Paid sick leave ? A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons Where You?l Work Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we?e created. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need?acked by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought?o continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today? most challenging problems. At Workiva, you?l enjoy Intern Environment: Workiva was ranked a top 100 internship program by WayUp and ranked #20 in Best Places to Work for a reason! Our interns have the opportunity to participate in mentoring, professional development, networking, and flexible hours during their internship. We continually strive to provide numerous resources to build not just excellent interns, but excellent business professionals. Real Work Experience: Workiva interns are treated as full-time employees and are allowed the freedom to contribute to real work that truly impacts Workiva and it? operations. From writing code in our production environment to directly supporting our customers' on our newest platform, our interns play a vital role in our company! Fantastic Perks: Being an intern at Workiva has benefits beyond just a paycheck. You can? beat the wellness discounts, 401k participation and match, casual dress environment, paid sick leave and countless other perks that Workiva offers! Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more Opportunity at Workiva: At Workiva, we offer more than just a 12-15 week spring or summer program. 80% of our interns extend longer than just 1 semester with us to continue work on their projects. As long as you are enrolled in a degree seeking program, you could have the opportunity to be an intern at Workiva until you graduate! Learn more about life at Workiva: [*https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/*] Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment. #LI-JV1 We founded Workiva to transform the way people manage and report business data with various collaborators, data sources, documents, and spreadsheets. Today, people all over the world use our platform to seamlessly orchestrate data among their systems and applications for transparent and trusted connected reporting and compliance. Internal applicants need to apply for open positions through their Workday account. Please go to this Internal Career Site to search for and apply for positions posted internally. For questions, please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. If you are having difficulty applying or have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] for assistance

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