Information Risk Management Internship
Northwestern Mutual · Milwaukee
Company Description
- Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution.
- With more than $217 billion in assets, $26 billion in revenues and more than $1.5 trillion worth of life insurance protection
- in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.2 million clients. For the seventh consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual has also been recognized among the “Best Places to Work in IT” as a top workplace for information technology (IT) professionals, according to IDG’s Computerworld, the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed
- to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and enhancing the engagement of those who bring their unique perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the “most admired” in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us.
Job Description
- Interns may be involved in providing day-to-day support as needed including problem resolution, metrics reporting,
- documentation, project assistance and various other activities including attending and participating in various meetings as part of the team. Responsibilities of the intern may include:
• Research and documentation development on how various technologies and processes work
• Gathering, reporting, and delivery of security metrics
• Participation in logging and monitoring processes including log reviews
• Various small projects and process assistance as needed
Qualifications
- Active student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher with a minimum of 6-9 credits in Computer Science or Management Information Systems courses.
Additional Information
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, time management, and customer service skills, including ability to be assertive and diplomatic
- • Basic Knowledge and experience with the following: Scripting (e.g. Perl, Python, VBA, Javascript, etc.) and Windows Office Suite
- • Previous work or classroom experience in one of the following: information systems, systems audit, business process or information systems security
• Aptitude for learning on the fly and interest in information systems security concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of SharePoint administration a plus