Entry Level Information Security Specialist Jobs
New grad information security specialist jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Banking & Financial Services, and Fintech, with employers like Deutsche Bank, Prisma Health, and Longwood University hiring at this level now.
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About NISC
NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1,200+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld's Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.
Current applications submitted will be under consideration for Summer 2027 (May-August)
Position Overview
The Information Security internship position is a role that requires a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking, and business-oriented project management. You will primarily work on advancing NISC's information security initiatives by managing various information security technologies, maintaining a set of critical security controls, supporting several information security audits, and supporting NISC's information security policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Monitor external security vulnerabilities on company systems and route issues to system owners for remediation
- Assist with information security audits, including annual SOC compliance activities
- Serve as a resource to other employees regarding information security questions, policies, and best practices
- Support the administration of information security and physical security programs
- Conduct research, analyze security-related issues, and contribute to projects that strengthen the organization's security posture
- Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Preferred
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
- Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts and industry resources such as CVE, CVSS, and NVD.
- Working knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, and a foundational understanding of networking concepts such as firewalls, network segmentation, and access controls.
- Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to learn and adapt in a rapidly changing security environment.
- Effective verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment.
Desired Education
High School diploma or equivalency required
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in information security, cyber security, information technology or a related field
Minimum Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate. Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.
Disclaimer
Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.
About NISC
NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1,200+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld's Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.
Current applications submitted will be under consideration for Summer 2027 (May-August)
Position Overview
The Information Security internship position is a role that requires a combination of technical expertise, critical thinking, and business-oriented project management. You will primarily work on advancing NISC's information security initiatives by managing various information security technologies, maintaining a set of critical security controls, supporting several information security audits, and supporting NISC's information security policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Monitor external security vulnerabilities on company systems and route issues to system owners for remediation
- Assist with information security audits, including annual SOC compliance activities
- Serve as a resource to other employees regarding information security questions, policies, and best practices
- Support the administration of information security and physical security programs
- Conduct research, analyze security-related issues, and contribute to projects that strengthen the organization's security posture
- Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Preferred
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
- Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts and industry resources such as CVE, CVSS, and NVD.
- Working knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS, and a foundational understanding of networking concepts such as firewalls, network segmentation, and access controls.
- Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to learn and adapt in a rapidly changing security environment.
- Effective verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism and ethical judgment.
Desired Education
High School diploma or equivalency required
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in information security, cyber security, information technology or a related field
Minimum Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate. Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.
Disclaimer
Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.
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Entry Level Information Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level information security specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for foundational certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Google's Cybersecurity Certificate alongside practical experience from labs, internships, or academic projects. Building a home lab, completing capture-the-flag challenges, and documenting your work in a portfolio gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list coursework. Tailoring your resume to the specific tools and frameworks each job posting names also helps.
Which companies hire entry level information security specialists?
Companies hiring entry level information security specialists right now include Deutsche Bank, Prisma Health, and Longwood University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Government contractors, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and managed security service providers tend to hire consistently at this level, often as part of structured early-career programs.
Are there remote entry level information security specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this level. About 29% of entry level information security specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in companies with established security operations centers or distributed IT teams that have the infrastructure to onboard and mentor junior staff remotely.
Are these new grad information security specialist jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A posting is new-grad friendly when it asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects as qualifying experience, or treats a portfolio or certification as a substitute for full-time history.
Which industries hire the most entry level information security specialists?
Entry Level information security specialist roles concentrate in Education, Banking & Financial Services, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they handle sensitive data at scale, face strict regulatory compliance requirements, and need analysts who can staff security operations and monitoring functions around the clock.