Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Summary

CAI is a global services firm that provides technology and talent solutions across public and commercial sectors. The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern will participate in a structured, remote, part-time internship focused on security operations, vulnerability management, threat analysis, incident response, system hardening, and governance, risk, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform asset inventory activities and establish a security baseline for a simulated client network
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and document findings, risks, and remediation recommendations
• Analyze attack vectors and relevant cyber threats impacting the simulated client environment
• Implement and document approved system-hardening activities within a controlled environment
• Participate in incident response exercises and create detailed incident reports
• Perform security operations activities including alert triage and monitoring-system tuning
• Assist with governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, including drafting security policies and risk documentation
• Develop and present a capstone security program summary for client leadership
• Attend daily standups and complete weekly written deliverables
• Incorporate feedback received from staff into ongoing assignments
• Work within an isolated AWS-based training environment accessed through a web browser
• Collaborate with assigned mentors and technical staff to achieve weekly learning objectives

Skills

• Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree, certificate, or training program related to cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, operating systems, and security best practices
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to create professional reports and documentation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks independently in a remote environment
• Ability to complete weekly assignments and written deliverables on schedule
• Familiarity with AWS cloud concepts
• Exposure to vulnerability assessment tools, security monitoring platforms, or SIEM technologies
• Experience with cybersecurity labs, coursework, capture-the-flag events, or personal projects
• Understanding of incident response processes and cybersecurity frameworks
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance concepts
• Previous internship, academic, or project experience related to cybersecurity

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree, certificate, or training program related to cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, operating systems, and security best practices
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to create professional reports and documentation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks independently in a remote environment
• Ability to complete weekly assignments and written deliverables on schedule

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with AWS cloud concepts
• Exposure to vulnerability assessment tools, security monitoring platforms, or SIEM technologies
• Experience with cybersecurity labs, coursework, capture-the-flag events, or personal projects
• Understanding of incident response processes and cybersecurity frameworks
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance concepts
• Previous internship, academic, or project experience related to cybersecurity

Benefits

• 401k retirement account access
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
• Remote work