CMMC Documentation Internship at Vi-Haus

Wayne State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced IT and compliance professionals

Real-world experience in cybersecurity compliance

Potential opportunity for future employment

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a motivated CMMC Documentation Intern for a paid position. This hybrid internship offers hands-on experience in supporting cybersecurity compliance efforts within a federal contracting framework. Key responsibilities include organizing documentation, tracking updates, and participating in compliance reviews. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program, offering strong communication skills and attention to detail. This opportunity provides practical exposure and mentorship in a high-demand cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of CMMC-related documentation.
• Help organize evidence and artifacts to support CMMC readiness.
• Perform general administrative and research tasks related to cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Strong written communication and documentation skills

High attention to detail

Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts

Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a related program

Job description

Paid Internship – CMMC Documentation Program

Compensation: $20 per hour

Location: Hybrid

Duration: 3–6 months, with potential extension

Hours: 40 hours per week

Position Overview

Vi-Haus is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CMMC Documentation Intern to support our Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance efforts. This paid internship offers hands-on experience working with real-world cybersecurity documentation, policies, and compliance frameworks in support of federal contracting requirements. The intern will assist with organizing, updating, and maintaining documentation aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 1/Level 2 requirements under the guidance of senior IT and compliance staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of CMMC-related documentation, including:
• Policies and procedures
• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Asset inventories and data flow diagrams
• Map existing documentation and practices to CMMC and NIST 800-171 controls
• Help organize evidence and artifacts to support CMMC readiness
• Participate in compliance meetings and documentation reviews
• Track documentation updates and version control
• Perform general administrative and research tasks related to cybersecurity compliance

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to:
• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Business / Compliance / Risk Management
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with any of the following is a plus (but not required):
• CMMC framework
• NIST SP 800-171 or 800-53
• ISO 27001
• IT governance or risk management concepts
• Interest in cybersecurity compliance or government contracting

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, real-world experience with CMMC compliance
• Exposure to federal cybersecurity requirements and audit preparation
• Mentorship from experienced IT and compliance professionals
• Resume-building experience in a high-demand cybersecurity discipline
• Potential opportunity for future employment based on performance