About the role#
The Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program is a paid internship for students or graduates interested in information security. You will join our Federal team to support organizations like defense contractors and financial institutions. The program focuses on building technical and professional skills to prepare you for a full-time role as an Information Security Associate.
What you'll do#
- Conduct project delivery tasks in enterprise risk, compliance, solutions implementation, and threat research.
- Perform billable work on client projects.
- Assist consultants with client engagements.
- Observe and help with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects.
- Plan, document, and execute technical tasks to meet specific business requirements.
- Learn about national and international standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC.
- Observe the implementation of enterprise security solutions.
- Study for industry-standard certifications.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree or current enrollment at an accredited 4-year university, or military equivalent.
- Familiarity with networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS.
- Experience with computer troubleshooting and server systems administration.
- Understanding of business planning and accounting.
- Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities.
- Excellent writing skills for both technical and expository documentation.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word.
- A self-starter mindset.
- IT, cybersecurity, or compliance framework knowledge is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is strictly on-site at our Fairfax, Virginia, or Irvine, California, offices.
- Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
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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