2027 Cybersecurity Consultant Intern

Plante Moran; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an intern to join our cybersecurity practice in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You will work on engagements and projects designed to deepen your technical knowledge and practical experience across IT audit, SOC examinations, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.

You’ll build relationships with clients and participate in networking activities. The role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and exposure to real-world governance, risk, and controls, with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, information security, business administration, finance, management information systems, or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• On track to complete the requisite degree and a goal of obtaining relevant certifications (CPA, CISA, etc.) associated with your career field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engagements and projects to deepen technical knowledge in cybersecurity.
• Develop relationships with clients and participate in networking/business development activities.
• Handle periodic projects such as research and analyses requested by Managers/Partners.
• Support clients with cybersecurity challenges including IT Audit, SOC examinations, IT risk assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, information security, business administration, finance, MIS, or related field

Job description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Our management consulting team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From strategy to operations and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks.

Your role.

No busy work here. As an intern, you'll be treated just like our entry level staff. You can look forward to fast pace and dynamic hands-on experiences with engagements and project assignments designed to deepen your technical knowledge and overall experience in cybersecurity. Your experience will include, but not limited to:

• Helping our clients navigate complex cybersecurity related challenges such as:
  • Cybersecurity and IT Audit.
  • SOC examinations, which evaluate the strength of business process controls and information technology general controls related to security, confidentiality, availability, processing integrity, and privacy.
  • Information Technology (IT) Risk Assessments and related controls-based auditing.
  • Compliance Reviews for GLBA, SOX, HIPAA, and other industry specific regulations such as FFIEC for Financial Institutions.
  • Cybersecurity standards current state/desired state maturity assessments such as NIST, PCI DSS, ISO, etc.
• Handling periodic projects (assisting with research, special analysis requested by Managers, Partners).
• Developing relationships with clients and participating in networking/business development activities.

The qualifications.

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, information security, business administration, finance, management information systems, or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
• On track to complete the requisite degree and a goal of successfully obtaining relevant certifications (such as the CPA, CISA, etc.) associated with your career field.

This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business‑related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market‑based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry‑level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33.00 - $36.00