Cyber Risk & Data Protection Intern: Impact & Growth

RSM US LLP; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking Cyber Risk and Data Protection Consulting Interns to support a team of security and privacy professionals across diverse environments. You will help assess risks, implement controls, and support governance and compliance initiatives for clients.

Interns will gain exposure to frameworks like ISO, NIST, CIS, and regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and CMMC. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and practical exposure to security tools and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS degree or equivalent from an accredited university by start of employment in a computing-related major.
• Technical background in computer science and related fields
• Working knowledge of business process flows
• Ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• High integrity and confidentiality; adheres to policies and best practices
• Strong internal drive for continuous improvement
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify risks within cyber security governance and compliance programs
• Determine technical, business impact and likelihood of identified issues; provide remediation guidance
• Work with cyber security and privacy frameworks such as ISO, NIST, CIS
• Measure and report compliance with government requirements like PCI DSS, CMMC, FEDRAMP, GDPR, CCPA
• Contribute to development of security governance and compliance programs
• Develop and implement tools such as eGRC to manage security programs
• Develop metrics and reporting for security programs
• Support presentations to executive management and Boards of Directors
• Develop target operating models for cyber security programs including budgets and staffing
• Collaborate with RSM professionals across risk and technology with credentials CEH, CISSP, CISA, CISM

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Networking basics

Security governance

Communication skills

Integrity/confidentiality

Education

Pursuing BA/BS in CS/IT/IS or related field

Tools

Nessus

Kali Linux

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking Cyber Risk and Data Protection Consulting Interns to support a team of security and privacy professionals across diverse environments. You will help assess risks, implement controls, and support governance and compliance initiatives for clients.

Interns will gain exposure to frameworks like ISO, NIST, CIS, and regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and CMMC. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and practical exposure to security tools and