Cybersecurity Intern

BioAgilytix•Durham, NC

About The Position

We are looking for an intern who can start work in February with an anticipated length of around 3-months. The Cybersecurity Intern will support the Information Security program with foundational security operations and governance activities. This role is designed for a student or early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in enterprise cybersecurity practices, including asset management, security controls documentation, vulnerability remediation, and system security posture validation. The intern will work closely with BioAgilytix IT teams to help ensure systems and accounts are accurately documented, secured, and aligned with security standards and best practices.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree or training program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Knowledge of computing hardware, software, voice/data cabling, networking protocols, printer management, and desktop implementation/support
Knowledge of the Windows desktop operating system environment (Windows 10, Windows 11) as well as PC applications (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (e.g., risks, threats, controls, vulnerabilities, patching, least privilege, asset management)
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in a professional manner, face to face, on the telephone and in writing
Ability to take direction and follow standard operating procedures and best practices
Ability to plan and prioritize work without supervision
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Acute attention to details
Ability to demonstrate practical troubleshooting and problem analysis techniques
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Cross-check assets and software records against multiple source systems (CMDBs, cloud console exports, endpoint tools)
Support updates to security control documentation (e.g., policies, standards, procedures, control mappings)
Ensure documentation reflects current technical and operational practices
Assist in reviewing vulnerability scan results from security tools
Help track remediation efforts and validate that fixes have been applied
Work with system owners to verify patching, configuration changes, or compensating controls
Cross-check system security posture against defined baselines and standards
Validate configurations across endpoints, servers, cloud resources, and SaaS platforms
Help identify gaps, inconsistencies, or drift from approved security configurations
Assist with audits, assessments, and evidence collection
Participate in security team meetings and operational reviews
Perform other security-related tasks as assigned
At all times, protect the security and integrity of company systems
Other duties as needed