Internship - Cybersecurity Summer 2027

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

About the role

We are looking for two Cybersecurity Interns to join our HNI team in Muscatine, Iowa during Summer 2027.

• 1 Cybersecurity Intern to join our Security Operations team
• 1 Cybersecurity Intern to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team

Responsibilities

HNI's summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in cybersecurity. You'll work on projects that help protect HNI's systems, networks, applications, and data while gaining exposure to enterprise security practices and technologies.

Internship positions may include disciplines such as:

Security Operations

• Security monitoring and threat detection
• Incident response support and investigations
• Vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Endpoint security and protection technologies
• Security metrics and reporting

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Security control reviews and documentation
• Security awareness and training initiatives
• Data protection and governance programs
• Security process improvement and compliance activities

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Coursework in cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, information security, or related subjects is preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, cybersecurity projects, student organizations, or other related activities

Skills

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and information security practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to develop alternative solutions and work effectively in both individual and team problem-solving situations
• Self-starter with high personal motivation and a desire to take initiative and ownership
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats and trends

Benefits

HNI's large, paid internship program includes:

• Exposure to leadership and professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill-building workshops)
• Support through a mentor relationship
• Volunteering and social events
• Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on a student's geographic need and current housing capacity
• Exposure to modern cybersecurity tools, technologies, and best practices
• Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals
• Professional development and networking opportunities across the organization
• Meaningful experience helping protect critical business systems and information
• Exposure to potential cybersecurity career opportunities at HNI