CyberSecurity Intern (Summer 2026) at Exiger in New York, NY

Summary: Exiger is a leading supply chain risk management software-as-a-service company, and they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern for Summer 2026. This role will support various cybersecurity initiatives, including security control documentation, vulnerability management, and cloud security baselines, while providing hands-on experience in enterprise security operations. Responsibilities: - Security Control Documentation & Evidence (CMMC-focused) - Centralize and standardize documentation for key security controls (e.g., access control, logging, configuration management) - Collect and organize supporting evidence such as policies, runbooks, screenshots, and system reports into a reusable library - Draft or refine control descriptions and clear 'how we meet this requirement' summaries - Vulnerability & Asset Hygiene - Help reconcile asset inventories across cloud, endpoint, and identity systems - Assist with reviewing vulnerability scan results, tagging issues by owner and priority - Support simple dashboards or reports tracking vulnerability and patching SLAs - Cloud & SaaS Security Baselines - Use predefined checklists to review configurations across selected cloud and SaaS platforms - Identify misconfigurations or improvement opportunities and document them as actionable items - Contribute to reusable secure configuration baseline guidelines - Security Awareness & Playbooks - Assist in updating incident response and operational runbooks with clearer step-by-step guidance - Support internal security awareness materials focused on phishing, password hygiene, and handling sensitive data - Participate in team meetings, security exercises, and end-of-program presentations showcasing your work and impact Required Qualifications: - Completed Sophomore or Junior year of a Bachelor's program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field - Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information clearly - Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment - Foundational understanding of security concepts and technologies such as: Firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS, SIEM tools, vulnerability management platforms, threat intelligence - Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2) - Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Python, shell scripting) - Interest in cloud security concepts (e.g., AWS) Required Skills: Cybersecurity concepts, Firewalls, SIEM tools Important Skills: Scripting, Cloud security, Security frameworks Nice-to-Have Skills: Attention to detail, Communication skills, Collaboration skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive team, Mentorship from industry experts, Hybrid work environment with meaningful in-office collaboration, Hands-on experience working with an experienced Security Operations team, Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities, Exposure to real-world SaaS security, compliance, and risk management challenges, Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on impact, learning, and growth, Networking Opportunities within the organization