Cybersecurity Internship Summer 2027 - Healthcare

Description

This is a summer 2027 internship in the company's Consultant Development Program, running from May 31 to August 6 at the anticipated dates for this cohort.

The company is a consulting firm with a tight-knit team that combines cybersecurity, technology and compliance knowledge to make digital environments more secure.

Healthcare is the practice area. The work covers hospitals, clinics, insurers, medical device makers and other healthcare service providers, with a focus on protecting Protected Healthcare Information (PHI).

Interns take part in paid training meant to build the technical and professional skills needed to join the firm as a full-time Information Security Associate.

Developing Consultants support client-facing project work across practice areas such as Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Solutions Implementation and Threat Research, and are expected to keep building skills through personal study and industry involvement.

Responsibilities

• Build the technical and business skills needed to do billable project work as early as possible.
• Learn about industry certifications and what they offer.
• Learn national and international standards and frameworks such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA and ISO 27001.
• Watch enterprise security solutions being implemented.
• Observe and assist with internal and external penetration tests and social engineering projects.
• Draft technical execution plans that meet business requirements.
• Collect the requirements needed to finish those plans.
• Carry out plans that others have designed.
• Write up execution procedures and explain the technologies involved from a professional standpoint.
• Support consultants on client engagements.

Requirements

• Think like a technologist while understanding how business and technology intersect.
• Have basic familiarity with networking concepts such as firewalls, routers, switches and DNS.
• Have basic familiarity with computer troubleshooting and server system administration.
• Have basic familiarity with business planning and accounting.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks is a plus.
• Manage several tasks at once and keep your time organised.
• Communicate with energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Write clearly, both expository prose and technical documentation.
• Use Excel and Word at an intermediate level.
• Work independently, enjoy tinkering and learn on your own.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or military equivalent, or be currently enrolled in one.
• IT, cybersecurity and information security certifications are a plus.

Conditions

You must be eligible to work in the United States.

The role is onsite at the Fairfax, VA or Irvine, CA location.

The program is for applicants selected to join as Developing Consultants, and successful completion may lead to a full-time entry-level Information Security Associate offer.

The company values equal opportunity.

Benefits

• Paid sick time off.
• A lively work culture.
• Opportunities for career advancement.