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Information Security Intern - Remote

CompanyCenter for Internet Security
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedApril 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform security assessments, monitor control effectiveness, and assist with cyber incident response. They will also write scripts to assess infrastructure security and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
501
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
29 hours
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About The Company
The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit, responsible for the CIS Controls® and CIS Benchmarks™, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. We lead a global community of IT professionals to continuously evolve these standards and provide products and services to proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our CIS Hardened Images® provide secure, on-demand, scalable computing environments in the cloud. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®), the trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government entities, and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), which supports the rapidly changing cybersecurity needs of U.S. elections offices.
About the Role
The Information Security Intern is part of the Information Security Office (ISO), which resides on the Information Security team and reports to the Information Security Director. As our Information Security Intern you will collaborate with other cybersecurity team members to promote the ISO operational security standards and compliance with regulatory needs. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the effectiveness of implemented security controls and define new operational capabilities for the protection of enterprise information assets. This internship is remote and temporary, working up to 29 hours per week.

 

What You'll Do: 

  • Perform security assessments, control effectiveness review, and cyber incident response

  • Build and write scripts/queries to assess the security posture of CIS infrastructure

  • Provide regular reporting on the status of the information security program to senior staff.

  • Ensure continued compliance of the security and privacy programs with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Assist with security incidents and events to protect corporate information assets, including IP, data, and company reputation

  • Develop and monitor continuous audit and assessment practices; Support the implementation and maintenance of current laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

  • Maintain a current understanding of the Cyber threat landscape

  • Communicate best practices and risks across the organization

  • Assist with internal Phishing engagements and vulnerability management.

  • Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need: 

  • Technical knowledge of different types of networking, applications and operating systems 

  • A working knowledge of the CIS controls and implementation strategies 

  • Strong attention to detail 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States 

It's a Plus if You Have: 

  • Knowledge of or experience with governance concepts related to Information Security and privacy

  • Previous experience with advanced security implementation (honeypots, security response automation, high availability monitoring) 

  • Blue, Red, or Purple team experience 

  • Physical security experience

At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place. 

Compensation Range:

USD$20.30 - $25.38
Key Skills
Information SecurityCybersecuritySecurity AssessmentsIncident ResponseScriptingComplianceNetworkingOperating SystemsCIS ControlsVulnerability ManagementPhishing EngagementRisk ManagementReportingCommunicationAttention To Detail
Categories
Security & SafetyTechnologySoftwareGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness Card401kFlexible Spending AccountDependent Care AccountLife InsuranceBonding LeavePaid Volunteering ProgramPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan PayDown ProgramEmployee Assistance Program