Summer Intern, Cybersecurity Delivery in Reston, Virginia at SecureIT

About SecureIT

SecureIT is a trusted and fast-growing professional services firm specializing in cybersecurity compliance advisory and assessment for cloud service providers. As an accredited Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), we help clients navigate complex cybersecurity requirements and enable them to deliver secure, compliant services. What sets SecureIT apart is our combination of technical excellence, unwavering commitment to quality, and people-first culture. We value challenging work that drives professional growth, we encourage work-life integration, and we actively support community engagement.  Employees at SecureIT enjoy a collaborative environment, remote work flexibility, and direct impact on meaningful projects that shape the future of cloud security. If you’re seeking a mission-driven company where your contributions matter and your development is supported, SecureIT is the place to be. 

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and curious Cybersecurity Intern to join our Delivery team. This is a hands-on internship designed to give you real exposure to how cybersecurity assessments and advisory engagements are structured and executed. For 10 weeks, you will work alongside experienced consultants and security professionals on work that directly supports our clients' compliance and security goals.

This internship is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a cybersecurity consulting career and want practical experience beyond the classroom. Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program at a Virginia college or university in a relevant field is required. Additionally, candidates must be local to or able to commute to our Reston, VA office; this is a 10 week in-person paid program starting June 1 and ending August 7th.

What You'll Do

• Support assessment teams in reviewing client documentation against frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, and CMMC

• Conduct research on emerging compliance requirements, threat landscapes, and industry best practices

• Participate in client-facing meetings and internal project calls to observe and support delivery

• Help maintain engagement trackers, evidence repositories, and project management tools

• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, templates, and process improvement initiatives

• Shadow senior consultants on advisory engagements including risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning

• Escalate assessment findings and/or client issues to project lead upon discovery.

• Support client communications, status meetings, and coordination during the assessment lifecycle.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Currently pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:

• • Computer Science or Computer Engineering

• • Information Technology or Information Systems

• • Cybersecurity or Information Security

• • Business with a concentration in Technology, Risk, or Compliance

• • A related STEM or policy field with demonstrated interest in cybersecurity

• Technical and Soft Skills:

• • Have a genuine interest in cybersecurity, compliance, or risk management

• • Are detail-oriented and comfortable working with structured frameworks and documentation

• • Communicate clearly verbally and in writing

• • Are proactive, curious, and willing to ask questions

• • Are familiar with any of the following (a plus, not a requirement): NIST frameworks, GRC concepts, cloud platforms, or security tooling

• Bonus Points:

• • Relevant coursework in network security, risk management, audit, or cloud computing

• • Exposure to certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CC (ISC2), or similar entry-level credentials

• • Prior internship, lab, or project experience in a security or IT environment

• • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, ISO, NIST)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real client engagements across assessment and advisory service lines

• Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity consultants and auditors

• Exposure to leading compliance frameworks and industry-recognized methodologies

• The opportunity to build a professional network within a growing cybersecurity firm

• Potential pathways to full-time roles for high-performing interns

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team and help drive great business outcomes for our clients, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join us in making a difference!

SecureIT is a proud participant in the InternshipsVA program.