Cybersecurity Intern

About us

Clients rely on us for laptop setup, Intune enrollment, backup monitoring and after-hours help when something breaks. Typical projects include office moves, server migrations to Azure, and replacing aging switches and access points. Lunch is usually whatever is closest to the client site.

About the role

Our Application Security team runs vulnerability scans, reviews cloud settings and handles phishing reports. The intern helps with all of it. Remote position. Most of the team is in Springdale, but nobody is required to come in. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday.

What you'll do

• Test our own web apps for OWASP Top 10 issues using Burp Suite, within the agreed scope
• Collect evidence for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audit controls
• Research new CVEs that affect our stack and summarise them for the team
• Review alerts in our SIEM (Wazuh or Splunk) and escalate anything suspicious
• Check AWS and Google Workspace settings against CIS benchmarks
• Monitor dependency alerts from Dependabot and Snyk
• Triage phishing emails reported by staff and update block lists
• Run authenticated vulnerability scans with Nessus or OpenVAS on approved assets

What we're looking for

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2028
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Based in the US for the duration of the internship
• Some scripting in Python or Bash
• Basic knowledge of common web attacks such as XSS, SQL injection and CSRF
• Own laptop that can run a virtual machine, and a stable internet connection
• Good understanding of networking basics: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, ports and firewalls
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security or a related field, graduating in 2028
• Willing to complete a basic background check before access is granted

What you get out of it

• Certificate and recommendation letter on completion
• Mentoring from a security engineer with weekly check-ins

Duration: 5 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $45.50 to $47.50/hr

Perks

• Company laptop
• Return offer opportunities
• Home office setup stipend
• Learning and development stipend
• Paid sick time

We review applications on a rolling basis.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Mar 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Elmworks.