About the role#
This Cybersecurity Intern role supports IT infrastructure and compliance initiatives within federal contracting environments. You will work on enterprise-level security systems and gain practical experience with industry compliance frameworks. This is a part-time, remote position with a maximum of 125 hours. The program is funded through the Virginia Experiential Learning Grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative.
What you'll do#
- Assist with IT automation processes and document security practices.
- Help design, test, and roll out a virtual desktop environment to support secure remote access.
- Audit tenant security configurations to identify gaps.
- Write remediation recommendations, including system hardening and patching strategies.
- Support daily monitoring, risk management, and compliance reporting tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an upperclassman at a Virginia state college or university.
- A major in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Azure, Microsoft 365, or similar enterprise platforms.
- A working knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles and frameworks.
- Strong research, documentation, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- U.S. citizenship may be required for access to certain systems.
Location & details#
- Remote work.
- Part-time schedule agreed upon with your manager.
- Paid internship through the Virginia Experiential Learning Grant.
About FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)
FWI is a professional writing, research, and communications firm founded in 2010. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, the company provides contract management, technical writing, and administrative support to government and commercial clients. It employs 144 people and operates as a privately held organization. The firm focuses on document quality and communication materials.
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