Summer 2027 Consulting Internship - Cybersecurity
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-sitePortland, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Support cybersecurity consulting engagements by assisting team members with research, documentation review, data gathering, and analysis related to client environments, applications, networks, operating systems, and cloud-based platforms. Assist with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security reviews, compliance assessments, and technical testing activities by helping prepare materials, organize results, document observations, and support follow-up analysis. Contribute to client-facing reports, presentations, executive summaries, and technical deliverables by drafting content, formatting materials, summarizing information, and incorporating feedback from project team members. Maintain project documentation repositories, track assigned tasks, prepare meeting materials, and help organize client-provided information. This full-time internship runs from May 25, 2027, to August 6, 2027, with an hourly rate of $30. Applicants must include their unofficial academic transcription with the application.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, operating systems, enterprise IT environments, and cloud-based services
- Coursework, lab experience, internship experience, or personal projects related to Windows, Linux, networking, cybersecurity, system administration, vulnerability management, or security configuration concepts
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, ask thoughtful questions, and communicate progress in a timely and professional manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and organization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, accept feedback, contribute to shared work products, and take initiative with appropriate guidance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio
- Willingness to support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities, security assessments, and technical reviews by assisting with preparation, documentation, analysis, and follow-up activities under supervision
- Ability to think analytically, identify patterns or inconsistencies, summarize information clearly, and support the development of practical recommendations with guidance from experienced team members
- Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, cloud security, threat detection, and offensive security techniques, with a commitment to continuous professional development in the cybersecurity field
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, testing concepts, or tools such as OWASP, NIST, CIS Controls, vulnerability scanning tools, security labs, or capture-the-flag exercises
- Interest in learning about cybersecurity regulations, industry standards, security frameworks, and leading practices used to evaluate and strengthen organizational security programs
- Interest in learning how security monitoring, log review, and security tools support the identification, investigation, and communication of potential cybersecurity risks
- Interest in learning how organizations assess compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, and other industry-recognized frameworks
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