Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package 
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

This position supports the IT and cybersecurity team in implementing and maintaining security measures across the organization. This role is designed for individuals eager to learn about cybersecurity in a corporate environment, working closely with experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in defending against evolving cyber threats. The intern will assist with daily security operations, participate in projects, and help ensure the organization’s systems remain secure and resilient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing, maintaining, and upgrading security measures, policies, and controls under supervision
• Support vulnerability management processes, including tracking and documenting remediation efforts
• Help analyze security incidents and participate in root cause investigations
• Contribute to the implementation of security tools and processes
• Assist in monitoring the organization’s security posture and identifying potential vulnerabilities
• Support network security controls (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS) and endpoint protection systems
• Participate in efforts to counter security breaches and reduce future risks
• Support corporate identity solutions, including Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Help implement and maintain identity protection tools
• Contribute to the Security Awareness Training program
• Assist with SIEM system monitoring.
• Help write reports and provide insights on security policies and incident responses
• Perform analysis of security events and logs

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and cloud identity solutions (preferred)
• Interest in account management, password policies, and access control principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at HRDepartment@dmainc.com or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.