Cybersecurity Internship Winter 2027 - Solutions

Description

The Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program is a paid, hands-on internship that builds the technical and professional skills needed to join the workforce as a full-time Information Security Associate. The Winter 2027 cohort runs from January 25 to April 2, with an anticipated start in those dates.

The company is a close-knit group of security professionals who combine cybersecurity, technology, and compliance knowledge to make digital environments safer. The team values continuous learning, varied perspectives, and sharing wins.

Interns join the client-facing consulting team as Developing Consultants (DCs), supporting project delivery in one of the company's Information Security practice areas: Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Solutions Implementation, or Threat Research. This posting is for the Solutions (SOL) practice area. DCs are expected to keep building their skills through personal study and participation in the industry.

Successful completion of the program as a Developing Consultant may lead to a full-time offer as an entry-level Information Security Associate. Selected participants become Developing Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Build the technical and business skills needed to do billable project work as soon as possible.
• Learn industry-standard certifications and what they offer.
• Study 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 engagements.
• Draft technical execution plans that meet business requirements.
• Collect the requirements needed to complete execution plans.
• Carry out plans that others have designed.
• Write up execution procedures and explain the technologies involved with professional insight.
• Support consultants on client engagements.

Requirements

• Technical at heart, with an understanding of how business and technology intersect.
• Basic familiarity with networking concepts such as firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS.
• Basic familiarity with computer troubleshooting and server systems administration.
• Basic familiarity with business planning and accounting.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks is a plus.
• Strong multitasking and time management.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing for both explanatory and technical documents.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Self-motivated, enjoys tinkering and learning independently.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or military equivalent, or current enrollment at one.
• IT, cybersecurity, or 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.

Equal opportunity statement is provided by the employer.

Benefits

• Paid sick time off.
• A lively work culture.
• Career advancement opportunities.