
IT Intern – Cybersecurity Governance, Risk
Ascension Executive Recruitment
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $17 - $24 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support the implementation of systematic methodologies to identify and prioritize risks across the enterprise and our third-party ecosystem.
- Assist in developing detailed plans for mitigating identified risks, including the selection and implementation of specific security controls.
- Help transition security measures into a comprehensive, mature risk program that aligns with healthcare industry standards.
- Help track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to ensure security controls are functioning effectively over time.
- Assist in the creation of risk intelligence reports to provide leadership with timely, actionable data.
- Learning to evaluate the likelihood and impact of various cybersecurity threats to the organization.
- Reviewing security controls to ensure they meet the requirements of our governance framework.
- Helping create the procedural documentation necessary to maintain a standardized risk management program.
- Collaborating with various IT and business units to gather data and communicate risk findings.
Requirements
- High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business Administration (with a focus on Risk Management), or a related technical field.
- An entry-level understanding of cybersecurity risk management concepts and security controls.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to translate technical risks into business context.
- A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across different departments.
- The ability to look at complex systems and identify potential points of failure or vulnerability.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecurityrisk managementsecurity controlsKey Risk Indicatorsrisk intelligence reportsprocedural documentationgovernance framework
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationteam-oriented mindsetcollaborationanalytical skills