Cybersecurity Intern

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get…authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, LK, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Join Jack Link's as a Cybersecurity Intern for Summer 2026! In this project-based internship, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through formal and informal training, visibility into threat intelligence, analyze the attack surface, review security platforms, troubleshoot problems, attending events, networking with fellow interns, working with key Jack Link’s leaders and team members. At the completion of your internship, you will conduct a final presentation on your internship experience.

As a Cybersecurity Intern with Jack Link’s, you will work closely with the technology and business teams, gaining a deeper understanding of how the teams collaborate to ensure a safe and secure environment for our team members.

 Cybersecurity Intern responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of the entire Attack Surface
• Gain understanding of MSFT O365 Security & Compliance Center and Azure Security Center
• Gain understanding of Cybersecurity tools for vulnerability management, assessments, cyber awareness, and alerts
• Gain Experience securing large production environments
• Gain Experience with physical security controls
• Gain Experience in documentation creation and policy enforcements
• Gain Experience and understanding of IT/OT space and vendor maintenance
• Develop skills required to analyze, operate, and maintain security posture

 Cybersecurity Business responsibilities:

• Attend meetings between business teams, IT Infrastructure, and help desk teams
• Identify and define business questions and associated Cybersecurity needs
• Partner with business team to create actionable Cybersecurity deliverables and insights leveraging an iterative approach
• Present Cybersecurity deliverables to business partners for review and feedback
• Final presentation to leadership team to recap experience

Required Education:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering. 
• Completed at least two years of college coursework in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering.

Preferred Education:

• Junior or Senior Status in degree program

Experience with the following preferred:

• Vulnerability Management consoles and patching (Nessus, Microsoft, or similar platforms)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools for logging and monitoring (Microsoft Sentinel or similar platforms)
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity Frameworks; NIST, ISO, CIS, etc.
• Firewalls, Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Knowledge of compliance and governance policies
• Academic focus in Information Technology/Cybersecurity
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Team player with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work with an iterative and incremental IT environment
• Strong preference for candidates within a commutable distance to Minneapolis, MN

JACK LINK’S CORE VALUES:

Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

The salary range for this role is $22 to $24 per hour for a Bachelor's degree candidate and $29 per hour for a Master's degree candidate. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.