Cybersecurity Internship - Summer 2027
Wipfli Advisory LLC•Minneapolis, MN
•$32•Hybrid
About The Position
This internship offers a hands-on experience within Wipfli’s CyberTech division, with a primary focus on Security Testing and Advisory Services. Interns will work alongside experienced consultants to perform technical assessments, engage in client-facing projects, and contribute to cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related disciplines
- Above average class performance as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
- Strong organizational skills in coordinating multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, and meeting deadlines
- Great attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- A general understanding of networking concepts and protocols
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to build and foster professional business relationships
- Desire to help companies maximize value by leveraging technology and process improvement
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)
Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and cloud security reviews
- Participate in social engineering exercises including phishing simulations, pretext calling, and physical penetration testing
- Use tools such as NMAP, Nessus, BurpSuite, and Metasploit to identify and analyze vulnerabilities
- Assist in cybersecurity risk assessments and deliver reports with findings and recommendations
- Support clients in developing business continuity plans, incident response strategies, and security awareness training
- Help draft and refine security program documentation, including POAMs and policy roadmaps
- Shadow consultants during client engagements and contribute to kickoff decks and final reports
- Participate in tabletop exercises, threat assessments, and sandbox environment simulations
- Lead or participate on engagements that perform information and cyber security risk assessments and deliver reports with results, gaps, findings and recommendations.
- Assist clients with the implementation of their information security programs including development and consulting assistance with; business continuity and incident response plans, security awareness training, written information security program and policy documentation
- Collaborate with peer advisors and performance coaches to gain exposure across CyberTech service lines
Benefits
- paid sick leave
- access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
