Cybersecurity Professional Intern

ICBD • Fort Lauderdale, FL

5d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Professional Intern will support key initiatives within the organization’s cybersecurity program. This internship provides hands-on experience across multiple cybersecurity domains, allowing interns to gain exposure to real-world security operations, risk management, compliance, and engineering practices.
Interns will have the opportunity to align their experience with specific areas of interest and will contribute to meaningful deliverables that support the organization’s overall security posture.
The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• Demonstrated academic experience in cybersecurity or IT-related coursework
• Strong interest in cybersecurity practices, risk management, and information security
• Eligibility to work within designated cybersecurity domains may be limited based on level of education, certifications, or technical expertise
• Certain advanced areas within the cybersecurity program may require graduate-level education or specific certifications
• Willingness to complete onboarding requirements, including background screening and NDA
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit through an accredited college or university
• Documentation from the academic institution may be required prior to the start of the internship
• Internship schedule: Monday through Friday, up to 5 hours per day (schedule to be coordinated with academic requirements)

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing or enrolled in a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (for advanced areas)
• Relevant certifications such as:
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Security+
• or other applicable cybersecurity certifications

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
• Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives (including HIPAA where applicable)
• Contribute to incident response activities, including documentation and post-incident analysis
• Participate in monitoring and identifying emerging cybersecurity threats
• Assist in third-party/vendor risk evaluations and documentation
• Support identity and access management processes, including access reviews and audits
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and training materials
• Assist in developing architecture documentation and technical security solutions (for engineering-focused interns)
• Complete assigned project deliverables aligned to selected cybersecurity focus area

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern