Cyber Risk & Data Protection Intern

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP seeks Consulting Interns for its Cyber Risk and Data Protection Consulting practice. You will work with security and privacy staff across diverse environments, supporting governance, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.

You will engage with frameworks such as ISO, NIST, CIS, and industry requirements like PCI DSS, GDPR, and CMMC while learning to develop robust security programs. Strong communication and 3.0+ GPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Information Security or related field by employment start.
• Technical background in computer science or related fields.
• Strong written and oral communication to explain technical concepts.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and identify risks within cyber security governance and compliance programs.
• Determine technical, business impact and remediation guidance for clients.
• Work with cyber security and privacy frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS) and applicable standards (PCI DSS, GDPR, CMMC, etc.).
• Develop and implement security governance and compliance programs for clients.
• Support the development and use of tools like eGRC to manage security programs.
• Create metrics and reporting for security programs and present to executive management.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Communication skills

GPA 3.0 preferred

Education

Pursuing BA/BS in CS/IT/IS by start

Tools

eGRC

Nessus

Kali Linux

Excel

Job description

RSM US LLP seeks Consulting Interns for its Cyber Risk and Data Protection Consulting practice. You will work with security and privacy staff across diverse environments, supporting governance, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.

You will engage with frameworks such as ISO, NIST, CIS, and industry requirements like PCI DSS, GDPR, and CMMC while learning to develop robust security programs. Strong communication and 3.0+ GPA preferred.