Cybersecurity Intern

CNA • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This internship focuses on providing first-line support for security alerts, incidents, and requests, assisting in the development and maintenance of security policies, and supporting incident response and compliance activities. The intern will also be responsible for user education on security best practices and collaborating with the CIO team to achieve organizational security goals.

Requirements

• Must be in junior or final year of bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a graduate program related to Cybersecurity.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Related Undergraduate level coursework and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, incidents, and requests through group mailboxes and ticketing systems, providing first-line support to end users.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST, CMMC, CORA, and other best practices.
• Support incident response activities, including documentation, escalation, and coordination with senior analysts.
• Contribute to compliance programs and cross-functional audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide excellent customer support by responding to security-related inquiries, educating users on security best practices, and ensuring timely resolution of service tickets.
• Collaborate with members of the CIO team and other stakeholders to support organizational security goals.
• Participate in security awareness and training initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern