Intern- IT Application Security

At Church Mutual, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. For more than 125 years, we've made it our business to protect those who serve and inspire others through our specialized insurance expertise and innovative solutions. Our customers do amazing things for the world -- when we protect them, we Stand for Good . We foster a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect; diversity, inclusion and belonging are woven into the fabric of our company through our customers, employees, leadership, business relationships and outreach programs.

What You'll Be Doing

During this 12-week internship, the Application Security Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting Church Mutual's cybersecurity program while learning how security is integrated into the software development lifecycle. Working alongside security professionals and software developers, you will help identify, assess, and reduce application security risks.

Responsibilities

Assist with application security assessments and vulnerability management activities

Support security testing and validation of applications using automated security tools

Help review and track remediation of application security findings

Research emerging application security threats and best practices

Collaborate with developers and IT teams to promote secure coding practices

Support security reporting, documentation, and process improvement initiatives

Here's What We Expect

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, etc.)

Basic understanding of software development and web applications

Interest in cybersecurity and application security

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Preferred candidates will be entering Junior or Senior year status in Fall 2027

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or experience in cybersecurity, software development, or networking

Familiarity with common web application vulnerabilities

Exposure to Git, scripting, or security tools through coursework, projects, or personal interests

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.

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