The posting
At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Intern - Security Analyst
St. Louis, MO
Rate of Pay: $18 an hour
At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident, and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
Position Summary
The Security Analyst Intern will provide assistance to the Information Security Department with recurring cybersecurity responsibilities and special projects that support the Bank's information security program.
Primary Accountabilities
- Assist with updating and enhancing Security Awareness Training materials and initiatives.
- Support information security activities across areas such as vulnerability management, third-party risk, governance, policy development, and emerging technologies.
- Assist with threat intelligence activities, including opportunities to automate threat intelligence feeds as time permits.
- Collaborate with Information Security team members and business partners across IT, Risk Management, Compliance, and other business units.
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to information security projects while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
Position Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- The internship will run for Summer of 2027 beginning mid-May and ending early August.
- Able to work a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Must reside local to the St. Louis, MO area and report to the St. Louis office.
- Enrolled in a degree program at a college or university with at least 2 years completed.
- Works well in team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Teams.
- Demonstrates ability to learn and use new software and programs.
- Strong interest in cybersecurity and information security.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Coursework in network security, operating systems, networking, cloud computing, risk management, or programming/scripting is preferred.
Competencies:
- Business insight
- Cultivates innovation
- Drives results
- Makes sound decisions
- Being a brand champion
- Collaborates
- Communicates effectively
- Customer focus
- Being Authentic
- Emotional Intelligence
- Self-development
- Being flexible and adaptable
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [email protected].
Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
