Cybersecurity Intern

Across New York, the company runs 14 branch offices and a central depot for hardware staging and imaging. We're looking for a Cybersecurity Intern. Lilacbench is looking for a cyber security intern to support our small security team with monitoring, testing and documentation. We are headquartered in New York City and have been hiring remotely since 2020. Remote internship with a team based in New York City. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. Expect to work a schedule that overlaps with US Eastern business hours until about noon ET. You get a company laptop and a headset before you start.

What you will do

Research new CVEs that affect our stack and summarise them for the team. Write clear findings with severity, impact and steps to fix. Check AWS and Google Workspace settings against CIS benchmarks. Run authenticated vulnerability scans with Nessus or OpenVAS on approved assets. Track open vulnerabilities in Jira and follow up with owners on fixes.

Requirements

Available for the full internship period. Based in Czechia for the duration of the internship. Own laptop that can run a virtual machine, and a stable internet connection. Comfortable on the Linux command line. Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security or a related field, graduating in 2028.

10-12 weeks, starting Summer 2027. Stipend: $2,150 - $2,200 per month.

Perks: Internet allowance, Paid public holidays, Company laptop, Online learning budget, Certificate of completion.

Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

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