About the role#
The Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program is a paid internship for students or graduates looking to build technical and professional skills. You will join our Payments team as a Developing Consultant. The program focuses on preparing you for a potential full-time role as an Information Security Associate. You will work on client-facing projects and learn how to navigate the intersection of business and technology.
What you'll do#
- Support organizations across various industries in protecting credit card data.
- Perform technology and process control assessments to ensure compliance with PCI DSS.
- Conduct Payment Application (PA-DSS) technical control assessments.
- Provide general advisement to help clients navigate compliance requirements.
- Develop the technical and business skills necessary to perform billable project work.
- Learn about industry standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
- Observe and assist with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects.
- Plan, document, and execute technical projects based on business requirements.
- Assist senior consultants with client engagements.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or military equivalent, or current enrollment in such a program.
- Familiarity with networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS.
- Experience with computer troubleshooting and server systems administration.
- Understanding of business planning and accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong writing skills for both technical and expository documentation.
- Ability to multitask and manage your time effectively.
- A self-starter mindset with a curiosity for learning new technologies.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks and relevant IT or Cybersecurity certifications are considered a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship for the Winter 2027 term, running from January 25 to April 2.
- You must be able to work on-site at our Fairfax, VA, or Irvine, CA, office.
- This position is paid.
About Tevora
Tevora is a management consultancy that specializes in cybersecurity, risk, and compliance services. Founded in 2003, the firm operates out of Irvine, California. It provides guidance and tools to help organizations protect digital assets and manage security threats. The company employs nearly 200 people across several office locations.
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