IT Security Operations Intern - Spring 2026

The goal of this internship is to build and execute an outreach program for the MSUFCU Information Security team. This position has the full support of the Information Security and Information Security Management teams.

The MSUFCU internship program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Work Location: Hybrid; A combination of working from home/remotely and at MSUFCU Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI
Work Schedule: Part-time approximately 15-25 hours during MSUFCU business hours (8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday). A schedule will be determined around the intern's class schedule.
Paid Hourly Internship: $20.00+/hour
Duration: Spring Semester - Beginning January 7th, with potential to continue into future semesters

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of the Information Security industry via job shadowing, work assignments, and exposure to the day-to-day activities of an Information Security team
• Join Information Security team meetings, as a full member of the team
• Brainstorm security-related topics to communicate to the business
• Develop methods of communication to the business that might include:
  
  
  
  • One-pagers and information packets that could be consumed by the business
  • Topics for presentation, both remote and on-premises, for interested employees to attend and learn about a security-related topic
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in related field of study
• Ability to communicate effectively, both individually and in a group setting
• Ability to work independently, with general guidance, towards an agreed upon goal
• Familiarity and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• This position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.
• Frequently moves equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds for transport between areas of buildings.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.