Cybersecurity Intern

Cybersecurity Intern

The Cybersecurity Intern provides project-based support to the Cybersecurity team within IT, contributing to a range of initiatives across the cybersecurity program. This is a temporary, ten-week, part-time, onsite position designed to give the intern hands-on exposure to enterprise security operations while delivering measurable value to the team. The intern works under the direction of the Cybersecurity Manager, supports day-to-day team activities, and delivers a summary of their work to IT leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality, safety, health, and environmental policies, procedures, programs, and regulations relevant to the position.
• Assist with vulnerability management activities, including triage, prioritization, owner assignment, and remediation tracking.
• Author, update, and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures under the direction of the Cybersecurity Manager.
• Support identity and access management initiatives, including documentation, testing, and end-user enablement.
• Observe and assist with security monitoring, alert triage, and investigation activities to learn enterprise detection and response operations.
• Build and maintain reporting artifacts such as dashboards, trackers, and status reports that communicate security posture and remediation progress to leadership.
• Participate in team meetings, project ceremonies, and security exercises as scheduled.
• Complete assigned project work and deliver a written summary and presentation to IT leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Cybersecurity Manager or IT leadership.

Education, Training, Experience

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Prior coursework or hands-on project experience in one or more of the following: information security, cloud computing, networking, scripting, or systems administration.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• None required. CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational certification is a plus but not required for hire.

Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including the CIA triad, common attack types, and defense-in-depth.
• Familiarity with at least one security domain such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, identity and access management, or incident response.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and basic networking concepts.
• Experience with at least one scripting or query language such as Python, PowerShell, KQL, or SQL.
• Ability to research, summarize, and document technical concepts in plain language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction, ask thoughtful questions, take ownership of assigned tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Key Skills/Competency

• Cybersecurity
• Vulnerability Management
• Identity and Access Management
• Security Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell)
• Documentation
• Technical Writing
• Microsoft 365
• IT Leadership