Information Security Intern

NWF • Reston, VA

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About The Position

The Information Security Intern supports the organization’s cybersecurity program by assisting with security operations, monitoring, and awareness initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, threat detection, and compliance processes. The intern may be involved in some or all of the responsibilities listed below. This is not an exhaustive list, and additional tasks or projects may be assigned based on team needs and the intern’s interests and skills.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of networking and security concepts
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage alerts from CrowdStrike Falcon, Rapid7 InsightIDR, and SIEM tools, escalating confirmed or suspicious activity
• Monitor email security platforms (KnowBe4, Abnormal Security) to analyze phishing reports, identify missed threats, and recommend actions
• Support the security team queue by reviewing, routing, and resolving requests
• Assist with audits of security tool coverage across endpoints and accounts, identifying deployment gaps
• Review vulnerability findings, track remediation, and follow up with system owners
• Assist with collecting and organizing compliance evidence to support audit readiness
• Conduct periodic user access reviews to identify stale accounts, dormant sessions, and excessive permissions
• Research emerging threats, indicators of compromise, and relevant advisories
• Support phishing simulations and security awareness training, including content review, scheduling, and reporting
• Assist with drafting internal security communications and compiling security metrics for leadership
• Assist with internal penetration testing activities, including basic reconnaissance and documentation of findings under supervision

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid short-term internship opportunity
• Assistance with obtaining relevant college/university credit(s) through programming, such as directed independent study (DIS), internship credit hours, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree