Cybersecurity Internship Winter 2027 - Federal
Summary
Paid winter internship in Tevora's Consultant Development Program: train as a Developing Consultant supporting client-facing security work in the Federal practice — assessments, governance, and advisory against frameworks like FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, NERC, and CMMC, plus exposure to penetration testing. Onsite in Fairfax, VA or Irvine, CA; may lead to a full-time Information Security Associate role
(Winter): Our anticipated dates for this cohort will be January 25 - April 2
What is the Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program?
Security Practice Area: Federal (FED)
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Work with organizations connected to the Federal Government, such as defense contractors, financial institutions, and telecommunication systems, to develop and maintain information security programs that adhere to the standards of the Federal Government.
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Conduct assessments, develop Governance programs, and provide General Advisory Services to help navigate Federal Government standards, including:
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Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
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Federal Risk Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
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North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
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New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC)State Risk Authorization
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Management Program (StateRAMP)
What’s the Role?
The Developing Consultant (DC) is an up-and-coming part of the client-facing consulting team. DCs are responsible for helping in conducting project delivery activities based on their selected Tevora Information Security practice areas, including Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Solutions Implementation, and Threat Research. Interns are expected to continually develop their skills through personal development and Information Security industry participation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop technical and business skills required to perform billable work on projects as quickly as possible
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Learn about industry-standard certifications and their benefits
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Learn about National and International standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
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Observe implementations of Enterprise Security Solutions
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Observe and help with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects
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Plan technical execution plans to meet business requirements
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Gather requirements to complete execution plans
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Execute on previously designed plans
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Document execution procedures and provide professional insights into the technologies involved
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Assist Consultants with client engagements
Necessary skills and qualifications:
Every DC at Tevora is a technologist at heart but understands the critical intersection between business and technology. Foundationally, the ideal candidate will have basic familiarity with:
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Networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS
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Computer troubleshooting and server systems administration
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Business planning and accounting
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Any knowledge of compliance frameworks is a plus
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Multi-tasking and time management skills
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Dynamic, enthusiastic, and excellent interpersonal skills
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Excellent writing both expository and technical documentation
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Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word
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Self-starter who likes to tinker and learn on their own
Abilities:
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent) or currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent)
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IT, Cybersecurity, and Information Security certifications a plus
Additional requirements:
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Eligibility to work in the United States.
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Required to work onsite at our Fairfax, VA, or Irvine, CA, location.
We've got you covered!
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Paid Sick Time Off
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Vibrant work culture
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Career advancement opportunities
Skills
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- In what capacity are you able to commit for the program?
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