Cybersecurity Internship Summer2027 - Federal

Tevora•Irvine, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Tevora’s Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program is an immersive paid-training internship designed to build the technical and professional skills needed to enter the workforce as a full-time Information Security Associate. The position is for the Federal (FED) security practice and is based onsite in Fairfax, Virginia, or Irvine, California. The anticipated cohort dates are May 31 through August 6. The Federal practice works with organizations connected to the Federal Government, including defense contractors, financial institutions, and telecommunications systems, to develop and maintain information security programs aligned with government standards. Work may include assessments, governance program development, and general advisory services involving standards and frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, NERC, NYDFS, CMMC, and StateRAMP. Developing Consultants contribute to client-facing project delivery in information security practice areas, including Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Solutions Implementation, and Threat Research. Interns are expected to continue developing their skills through personal development and participation in the Information Security industry. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time offer as an entry-level Information Security Associate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university, or military equivalent, or currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university, or military equivalent.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to work onsite at the Fairfax, Virginia, or Irvine, California location.
Basic familiarity with networking concepts such as firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS.
Basic familiarity with computer troubleshooting and server systems administration.
Basic familiarity with business planning and accounting.
Ability to multitask and manage time.
Dynamic, enthusiastic, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent expository and technical writing and documentation skills.
Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word.
Self-starter who enjoys tinkering and learning independently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of compliance frameworks.
IT, Cybersecurity, or Information Security certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop the technical and business skills needed to perform billable project work as quickly as possible.
Learn about industry-standard certifications and their benefits.
Learn about national and international standards and frameworks, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
Observe implementations of Enterprise Security Solutions.
Observe and assist with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects.
Plan technical execution plans to meet business requirements.
Gather requirements needed to complete execution plans.
Execute previously designed plans.
Document execution procedures and provide professional insights into the technologies involved.
Assist Consultants with client engagements.
Continue developing skills through personal development and participation in the Information Security industry.