CyberSecurity Intern (Summer 2026)

Exiger • New York, NY

2d • $25 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Exiger is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern to join our Security Operations team for Summer 2026. Reporting to members of the Security team and paired with a dedicated mentor, this intern will support real-world cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud security initiatives that strengthen Exiger’s security posture and customer trust. This is a hands-on, full-time internship designed to provide meaningful exposure to enterprise security operations within a fast-growing SaaS company.
This role is based in the NYC metro area and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday.
About Exiger
Exiger is a leading supply chain risk management (SCRM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, using data and AI to help organizations intelligently identify and manage risk across business relationships. Exiger’s mission is to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed.
In 2025, Exiger was named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management Solutions, recognizing its strong vision and execution. Exiger also earned Value Leader status in the Spend Matters™ Fall 2025 SolutionMap for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), achieving the highest functional scores for the third consecutive report. These recognitions reinforce Exiger’s position at the forefront of supply chain, third-party, and cybersecurity risk management.

Requirements

• Completed Sophomore or Junior year of a Bachelor’s program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information clearly
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Foundational understanding of security concepts and technologies such as:
• Firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS
• SIEM tools, vulnerability management platforms, threat intelligence
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Python, shell scripting) is a plus
• Interest in cloud security concepts (e.g., AWS)

Responsibilities

• Security Control Documentation & Evidence (CMMC-focused)
• Centralize and standardize documentation for key security controls (e.g., access control, logging, configuration management)
• Collect and organize supporting evidence such as policies, runbooks, screenshots, and system reports into a reusable library
• Draft or refine control descriptions and clear “how we meet this requirement” summaries
• Vulnerability & Asset Hygiene
• Help reconcile asset inventories across cloud, endpoint, and identity systems
• Assist with reviewing vulnerability scan results, tagging issues by owner and priority
• Support simple dashboards or reports tracking vulnerability and patching SLAs
• Cloud & SaaS Security Baselines
• Use predefined checklists to review configurations across selected cloud and SaaS platforms
• Identify misconfigurations or improvement opportunities and document them as actionable items
• Contribute to reusable secure configuration baseline guidelines
• Security Awareness & Playbooks
• Assist in updating incident response and operational runbooks with clearer step-by-step guidance
• Support internal security awareness materials focused on phishing, password hygiene, and handling sensitive data
• Participate in team meetings, security exercises, and end-of-program presentations showcasing your work and impact

Benefits

• Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive team
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Hybrid work environment with meaningful in-office collaboration
• Hands-on experience working with an experienced Security Operations team
• Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to real-world SaaS security, compliance, and risk management challenges
• Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on impact, learning, and growth
• Networking Opportunities within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees