Cybersecurity Intern
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Summer 2027 Intern - Cybersecurity”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Internship
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
The Day to Day:
In the Cybersecurity Intern role, you will support the Enterprise Cybersecurity team with security operations, compliance, threat investigation, vulnerability management, and project-based work. You will gain practical experience securing enterprise technology while helping improve cybersecurity processes, documentation, and controls.
• Assist with monitoring, investigating, and documenting real-world cybersecurity threats and alerts.
• Support threat-hunting activities to identify potential risks and suspicious activity.
• Contribute to vulnerability-management efforts, including reviewing findings, tracking remediation, and maintaining documentation.
• Assist with digital-forensics activities under the guidance of cybersecurity professionals.
• Support cybersecurity compliance and policy-management initiatives.
• Help troubleshoot cybersecurity software, tools, and related technical issues.
• Analyze information and document findings, recommendations, procedures, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to understand cybersecurity needs and support organizational objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation opportunities, and other cybersecurity projects based on business needs.
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges and present project recommendations or deliverables at the conclusion of the internship.
In This Internship, You Will Gain Experience With:
• Enterprise cybersecurity operations and technologies
• Cybersecurity threat monitoring, investigation, and response
• Threat hunting and digital-forensics processes
• Vulnerability identification, tracking, and remediation
• Cybersecurity compliance and policy management
• Security software troubleshooting and operational support
• Technical analysis, documentation, and process improvement
• Professional communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Working with both technical teams and business stakeholders
You Will Be Exposed To:
• A professional enterprise technology and business environment
• The processes used to secure, improve, and adapt IT infrastructure
• Real-world cybersecurity threats, alerts, vulnerabilities, and investigations
• Cybersecurity policies, standards, controls, and compliance requirements
• Digital transformation, analytics, automation, and operational-support initiatives