At IAT Insurance Group (IAT), interns are valued members of our organization. Our internship program aims to provide meaningful, thought-provoking work to each candidate that joins the team.
Our internship program matches qualified students with the opportunity to participate in real world situations, obtain industry knowledge, receive on-the-job training, and gain career enhancing technical skills that will foster professional growth. Furthermore, our internships are designed to provide each participant the opportunity to network with subject matter experts within the industry as you work to build your professional skills.
At IAT, we believe that our diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives help us make better decisions and ultimately be more successful. That's why we're making an active effort to not only recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion for our growth, but to also root a culture that encourages and embraces unique perspectives. We believe that when employees feel comfortable enough to come to work and express themselves, innovation, and productivity flourish. The bottom line is, we want all employees at IAT to feel like they belong.
Job Description
IAT Insurance Group has an opening for a Cyber Security Intern within our IT Business Unit in our Raleigh, North Carolina location for the summer of 2027. This role supports the IAT Cybersecurity Team and provides the intern an opportunity to gain practical experience protecting and defending IAT assets.
The internship is scheduled to begin on May 24th, 2027 and conclude on July 30th, 2027. Please note, IAT works on a hybrid schedule, working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working remotely Thursday and Friday.
Some of the typical projects include:
- Analytical analysis of IAT vulnerability data,
- Phishing and Social Engineering campaign development,
- Ethical Hacking,
- Security Threat Monitoring,
- Identity and Access Management,
- Cybersecurity Tabletop and War Gaming,
- Cyber Strategy and Program Development,
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Must Have:
- Must be an undergraduate rising Junior or rising Senior student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems.
- Must be able to work out of IAT’s Raleigh, North Carolina office without housing assistance or relocation assistance from IAT Insurance Group.
- Must be able to complete the entirety of the 10-week internship program (May 24th, 2027 to July 30th, 2027).
- Desire to learn about cyber security.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- A track record of outstanding academic performance.
- Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by employer, now or in the future.
Preferred to Have:
- Completed coursework or related work/internship experience in cybersecurity or Information Technology.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of social engineering concepts including phishing and marketing.
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