Cybersecurity Internship Fall 2026 - Federal
About The Position
The Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program is an immersive paid-training internship program designed to help participants strengthen the technical and professional skills needed to enter the workforce as a full-time Information Security Associate. This program focuses on the Federal (FED) Security Practice Area, working with organizations connected to the Federal Government to develop and maintain information security programs that adhere to Federal Government standards. Interns will gain experience in conducting assessments, developing Governance programs, and providing General Advisory Services related to various Federal Government standards.
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS.
- Basic familiarity with computer troubleshooting and server systems administration.
- Basic familiarity with business planning and accounting.
- Multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Dynamic, enthusiastic, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing skills, both expository and technical documentation.
- Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Self-starter who likes to tinker and learn on their own.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Required to work onsite at our Fairfax, VA, or Irvine, CA, location.
Nice To Haves
- Any knowledge of compliance frameworks is a plus.
- IT, Cybersecurity, and Information Security certifications a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical and business skills required to perform billable work on projects.
- Learn about industry-standard certifications and their benefits.
- Learn about National and International standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
- Observe implementations of Enterprise Security Solutions.
- Observe and help with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects.
- Plan technical execution plans to meet business requirements.
- Gather requirements to complete execution plans.
- Execute on previously designed plans.
- Document execution procedures and provide professional insights into the technologies involved.
- Assist Consultants with client engagements.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Vibrant work culture
- Career advancement opportunities
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Career Level
Intern
