Cybersecurity Internship Fall 2026 - Healthcare
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 Healthcare (HLC) Security Practice Area, where interns will work with hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, medical device manufacturers, and other technology service organizations in the Healthcare industry to ensure the protection of Protected Healthcare Information (PHI). Interns will perform organizational security posture and control assessments, validate the protection of sensitive healthcare data, and ensure compliance against HIPAA and HITRUST. They will also provide general advisement services to help organizations navigate and implement HIPAA and HITRUST compliance.
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
- 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 as quickly as possible
- 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
