Job Description
The Information Security Intern supports the organization’s cybersecurity
program by assisting with security operations, monitoring, and awareness
initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise security
tools, threat detection, and compliance processes.
The intern may be involved in some or all of the responsibilities listed below.
This is not an exhaustive list, and additional tasks or projects may be assigned
based on team needs and the intern’s interests and skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response
- Review and triage alerts from CrowdStrike Falcon, Rapid7 InsightIDR, and
SIEM tools, escalating confirmed or suspicious activity
* Monitor email security platforms (KnowBe4, Abnormal Security) to analyze
phishing reports, identify missed threats, and recommend actions
- Security Operations & Tooling
- Support the security team queue by reviewing, routing, and resolving
requests
* Assist with audits of security tool coverage across endpoints and
accounts, identifying deployment gaps
- Vulnerability Management & Compliance
- Review vulnerability findings, track remediation, and follow up with
system owners
* Assist with collecting and organizing compliance evidence to support audit
readiness
- Access Reviews & Risk Identification
- Conduct periodic user access reviews to identify stale accounts, dormant
sessions, and excessive permissions
* Research emerging threats, indicators of compromise, and relevant
advisories
- Security Awareness & Communications
- Support phishing simulations and security awareness training, including
content review, scheduling, and reporting
* Assist with drafting internal security communications and compiling
security metrics for leadership
- Security Testing Support
- Assist with internal penetration testing activities, including basic
reconnaissance and documentation of findings under supervision
Qualifications (Basic)
* Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science,
or a related field
- Basic understanding of networking and security concepts
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Compensation and Benefits:
This position pays $18.50 an hour with paid holidays.
This is a paid short-term internship opportunity with the National Wildlife
Federation. NWF is happy to work with the applicant to obtain relevant credit(s)
through college/university programming, such as directed independent study
(DIS), internship credit hours, etc. Applicants should indicate if they intend
to pursue this in a cover letter submitted with the online application.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a
cover letter and resume. The National Wildlife Federation is an equal
opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration
for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers
page:
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We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and talent beyond just
the technical requirements of a job. Your experience, which may include paid and
unpaid work, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and
knowledge that translates to our openings. Whether you’re new to the field,
returning to work after a gap in your employment, or are taking the next step in
your career path, if you believe you could excel in this role we encourage you
to apply! Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to
innovation and a culture of excellence. To be eligible for this role you must be
a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or
interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org [hrhelp@nwf.org] or
703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be
conducted.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work