About the role#
The Consultant Development Program is a paid internship designed to build your technical and professional skills for a career in information security. You will join our SOC team as a Developing Consultant, working directly on client-facing projects. This role bridges the gap between technology and business, preparing you for a potential full-time position as an Information Security Associate.
What you'll do#
- Perform SOC assessments across various industries to help protect sensitive data.
- Help clients fix security control deficiencies by developing policies and recommending business process improvements.
- Provide augmented staff support within client organizations to maintain their security and compliance programs.
- Assist senior consultants with client engagements and project delivery.
- Plan and execute technical tasks, including gathering requirements and documenting procedures.
- Observe and assist with penetration testing, social engineering, and enterprise security solution implementations.
- Learn about industry standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited 4-year university, or military equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Basic familiarity with networking (firewalls, routers, switches, DNS), server systems administration, and computer troubleshooting.
- Understanding of business planning and accounting principles.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent writing skills for both technical and expository documentation.
- Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.
- A self-starter mindset with an interest in independent learning.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks or existing IT and cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 25 to April 2).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Irvine, California or Fairfax, Virginia.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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