Government Risk and Compliance Intern,… at Vantage Data… · Denver

Summary: Vantage Data Centers powers and connects technology for major hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern to support their global Cybersecurity team in designing and maintaining security controls while gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering and risk management. Responsibilities: - Support analysis and initial triage of security alerts and incidents to help determine impact, severity, and potential root cause - Assist with the deployment, configuration, and support of cybersecurity tools and technologies (e.g., endpoint protection, logging, vulnerability management, access controls) - Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning coordination, documentation, and remediation tracking - Contribute to the development and refinement of cybersecurity engineering documentation, including standards, procedures, diagrams, and job aids - Assist with monitoring compliance to cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) - Participate in post‑incident reviews and lessons‑learned activities to support continuous improvement - Collaborate with IT, Cloud, Identity, Infrastructure, and Application teams to integrate security controls into enterprise systems - Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies and document findings Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in, or recent graduate of, a degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field - Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or IT infrastructure security - Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts and networking principles - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical concepts clearly - Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase overtime as business evolves Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to security tools or concepts related to SIEM, endpoint protection, identity and access management (IAM), or cloud security - Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑82, or ISO 27001 - Experience creating SOPs, job aids, or technical documentation Required Skills: Cybersecurity engineering, Security operations, Risk management Important Skills: Vulnerability management, Cybersecurity frameworks Nice-to-Have Skills: Technical documentation, Written communication, Verbal communication Benefits: Comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations, An array of benefits, recognition, training and development