What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 Information Security Internship position at Summit Credit Union?
Job Summary
Support Summit’s cybersecurity program by assisting with daily security operations, monitoring, and risk management activities. You’ll analyze security alerts, assist in incident response investigations, perform vulnerability scans, and help document remediation actions. You’ll also participate in policy reviews, security awareness initiatives, and compliance/audit preparation tasks.
Project Goals
- Evaluate Summit’s alignment to CIS Controls v8.1.
- Map existing security processes and technologies to CIS Safeguards.
- Identify maturity levels and document gaps or improvement opportunities.
- Deliver a CIS Controls compliance matrix or gap assessment.
Skills & Qualifications
- Actively pursing an associates or bachelors degree
- Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles.
- Familiarity with frameworks like CIS Controls and NIST CSF.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail, curiosity, and professionalism.
- Ability to work on CIS compliance assessments, vulnerability validation, and asset inventory improvements.
- Teamwork and technical insight are essential.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience with modern security tools and frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls, FFIEC).
- Foundational skills in threat analysis, governance, and secure technology practices.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the wellbeing of others in our community.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited, motivated, and optimistic that Summit could be your next step, we encourage you to:
- Talk to our employees and members
- Visit our website and social media
- Apply if you feel we’re a good fit for you
Summit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all outcomes, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Physical Demands of Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk, use hands and fingers. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level, and lift/push/pull and /or carry up to 10 pounds.
Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in a typical administrative setting with climate control and appropriate lighting. Travel to branches requires exposure to outdoor and traffic conditions.
Equipment Used: Variety of office equipment (telephone, printer, pc, mobile devices, etc).
EEO Statement: At Summit Credit Union, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusion is critical to our success as a credit union. Different makes us better. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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