Job/Internship Description
Your Job
At Koch, we are transforming the way technology enables our businesses around the globe. The Cyber Security & Identity Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to critical initiatives that help protect Koch’s digital environment while supporting the technologies that enable secure access for employees, applications, and devices.
This 12-week internship running from May to August 2027 is designed for students who are interested in cybersecurity, identity and access management (IAM), authentication technologies, risk reduction, and enterprise technology. Interns will work on meaningful projects, partner with experienced technology professionals, and gain exposure to real-world security and identity challenges that impact a global organization
Our Team
The Koch Technology Cyber Security and Identity teams’ partner across Koch companies to help secure enterprise systems, protect digital assets, and provide trusted identity solutions that enable employees to work securely from anywhere. Our teams support modern technologies including identity governance, authentication, privileged access management, access security, and cyber defense capabilities while continuously evolving to meet emerging business and security needs.
At Koch, we are transforming the way technology enables our businesses around the globe. The Cyber Security & Identity Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to critical initiatives that help protect Koch’s digital environment while supporting the technologies that enable secure access for employees, applications, and devices.
What You Will Do
- Partner with Cyber Security and Identity team members to support initiatives that improve Koch’s security posture
- Assist with the analysis of security alerts, vulnerabilities, access requests, and risk mitigation activities
- Support the administration, configuration, and documentation of identity and access management solutions
- Contribute to projects involving authentication, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, privileged access, and access governance technologies
- Participate in evaluating and improving security controls, processes, and user experiences
- Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and documentation that communicate project progress and business value
- Collaborate with customers, product teams, and other technology capabilities to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Use problem-solving and analytical thinking to investigate issues and recommend improvements
- Learn and apply cybersecurity and identity best practices while working on meaningful business initiatives
- Present project outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations to business and technology stakeholders
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Currently enrolled in a degree program related to: Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field with at least one term or semester before graduating
- Eligible for full-time employment by June 2028
- Knowledge or interest in learning computer systems, networking concepts, operating systems, or cybersecurity fundamentals
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a Visa transfer or Visa sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and passion for learning emerging technologies
- Exposure, projects or prior internships related to cybersecurity concepts such as vulnerability management, security monitoring, risk management, incident response, or security operations
- Exposure to identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, multi-factor authentication, or single sign-on
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, enterprise identity platforms, or security technologies through coursework, certifications, labs, or personal projects or interest in learning the space
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes – medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).