Cybersecurity Intern - Fall 2025

Who We Are  

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.  

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.   

The Need  

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to join the 2025 Fall Internship class.  

The Cybersecurity Intern will support various initiatives executed by the Cybersecurity team, who is responsible for design, implementation, and operation of technical controls across IJM’s systems, applications, and platforms. 

The Cybersecurity Intern will learn IJM’s security technology and work alongside security analysts in security operation, incident response, and remediation. Tasks may include:   

• Daily support in global security operations; 

• Conducting security reviews of new technology projects;  

• Learn and operate various security solutions; 

• Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support. 

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Global Director, Cybersecurity. The position requires 30-40 hours per week. 

Fall internship program dates are Sept. 15 – Dec. 12, 2025.     

General Qualifications and Required Skills   

• Bachelor's degree must be in progress for DC/Remote Internships and applicants need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.  

• Experience in information technology and information security. 

• Experience in cloud computing. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Critical Qualities   

• Mature orthodox Christian faith;   

• Humble and resilient;   

• Pursues excellence;   

• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;   

• Strong service ethic;   

• Innovative problem solver;    

• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;   

• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;    

• Tenacious in achieving goals; and    

• Professional.   

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