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Intern, Cybersecurity (Fall 2026)

CompanySouthern Poverty Law Center
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the IT team by investigating and resolving cybersecurity service desk tickets and performing incident response actions. They will also conduct vulnerability scans, maintain IT documentation, and provide training on security systems.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
365
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. We focus our legal, advocacy, and public education efforts on four major areas representing some of the most significant challenges facing the South and beyond: protecting voting rights and civic engagement; eradicating poverty in our Southern communities; dismantling white nationalism and protecting democracy; and decriminalizing and decarcerating Black and Brown people.
About the Role

The SPLC is seeking initiative-taking IT interns who are enthusiastic about cybersecurity! 

The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in an IT related field who possess effective communication skills, strong work ethic and attention to detail. The Center is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. As an internationally recognized nonprofit organization, the Center is dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through research and public education, outreach, litigation, and policy advocacy.

Who You Are

Communicative. Effective communication skills with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Effective. A sense collegiality; aptitude for being a team player.

Driven. Ability to support the Information Technology team by providing reliable and secure access to information processing systems, applications, and data.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Coordinate with employees and vendors to investigate, identify, and resolve cybersecurity related service desk tickets.

Translate business requirements and collaborate with stakeholders on solution designs.

Create and maintain documentation for IT processes and applications.

Provide functional advice and training to employees on IT systems and applications.

Analyze emails, files, links, or software for malware or data loss.

Conduct vulnerability management scans and apply security patch updates.

Monitor activity logs and system alerts for security incidents and perform incident response actions.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the center and department’s goals.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

  • Currently enrolled in an Information Technology related field, at least a 2-year student; and
  • Effective communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The Center pays $17.95 per hour for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 18 weeks. There may be opportunity for supervisor approved overtime.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designation:

Telework (Montgomery or Atlanta): Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days from an alternate location.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone.

Interns are expected to begin on August 3, 2026 and will end on December 4, 2026.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by 5:00pm CST on Friday, May 8, 2026.

 

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Key Skills
CybersecurityInformation TechnologyIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementService DeskCommunicationDocumentationMalware AnalysisData Loss PreventionSystem MonitoringTechnical TrainingSolution DesignTeamworkAttention To Detail
Categories
TechnologySecurity & SafetySocial ServicesSoftware