Cybersecurity Engineering Intern

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Personas: eWorker, Mobile & Resident

Internship duration: 6/2/25 - 8/15/25

Position Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern to join our cybersecurity team. This internship offers hands-on experience in safeguarding organizational assets, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing security best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to learn in a real-world environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents using tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems.
• Help identify and mitigate vulnerabilities by conducting security assessments and penetration tests.
• Collaborate with team members to improve system security, including patch management and configuration reviews.
• Research emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to provide insights for the organization.
• Support the implementation of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, and resolution.
• Assist in performing risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Document security processes and assist in creating user guides or security awareness materials.

Qualifications and Skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of security principles, including firewalls, encryption, and network protocols.
• Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and their security features.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools (SailPoint, ForgeRock, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Tenable, etc.), or penetration testing frameworks, is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, HTML).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC1, SOC2).
• Exposure to cloud security concepts and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with ethical hacking or security certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in IT security.
• Opportunities to contribute to live projects that enhance the company’s security posture.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

Location

Boston

Time Type

Full time

The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Note:  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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