2027 Cybersecurity Consultant Intern

plantemoran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran in Southfield, MI is seeking an intern for its cybersecurity-focused management consulting team. You will engage in hands-on experiences on engagements and assignments designed to deepen technical knowledge and professional growth.

You'll help clients navigate cybersecurity challenges, perform IT risk assessments, and support research and networking activities while developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, information security, business administration, finance, MIS, or related field.
• Academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• On track to complete degree and pursue relevant certifications (CPA, CISA) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity engagements and IT audit work.
• Support SOC examinations and IT general controls assessments.
• Contribute to IT risk assessments and controls-based auditing activities.
• Assist with compliance reviews (GLBA, SOX, HIPAA, FFIEC).
• Support cybersecurity maturity assessments (NIST, PCI DSS, ISO).
• Assist with research and client-facing networking activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or information security or MIS

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.

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

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