Exiger→
CyberSecurity Intern (Summer 2026)
InternshipHybridFull-time
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$52k–$52k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
2 months ago
Skills
cybersecurity conceptsfirewallssiem toolsscriptingcloud securitysecurity frameworksattention to detailcommunication skillscollaboration skills
Job Description
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
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