Cyber Strategy Intern - Summer 2027

rsm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible schedule

Job summary

RSM is seeking Consulting Interns for its Cyber Risk and Data Protection Consulting practice. You will work with security and privacy staff across diverse environments to assess risks and help improve controls. You will support governance, reporting, and tool adoption in client engagements.

The role involves collaboration with a team that uses ISO, NIST, CIS frameworks and compliance standards like PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA, with exposure to executive-level presentations and client mentoring.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.A. or B.S. in CS/IT/IS or related field by start date.
• Technical background in computer science or information technology.
• Ability to convey technical information to varied audiences.
• High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cyber risk and data protection assessments.
• Identify risks within governance and compliance programs.
• Work with cyber security frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS).
• Support compliance reporting against PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
• Contribute to security governance program development.

Skills

Technical CS background

Business process knowledge

Strong written/oral communication

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS or related field

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Tools

Nessus

Kali Linux

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

We are currently looking for C onsulting Interns for our Cyber Risk and Data Protection Consulting practice. The candidate will work with teams of security and privacy staff in a wide variety of systems environments. Our Cyber Risk and Data Protection Consulting team serves the Information Security and Data Privacy related needs of our clients. This team assists clients with selecting, improving, controlling, securing, managing and mon itori ng the app ropri ate systems to addr ess their information needs . We serve a diverse base of clients in a variety of industri es, and underst anding how technology impacts the ope ration and growth of organizations is what we do best.

E xamples of candidate's responsibilities include :

• Conduct assessments identify risks within an organization ' s cyber security governance compliance programs
• Determine technical, business impact and likelihood of identified security issues and provide remediation guidance to clients
• Work with a variety of cyber security and privacy frameworks such as ISO, NIST , CIS .
• Measure and report clients' compliance with established industry or National/International government requirements such as PCI DSS, CMMC, FEDRAMP, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
• Contribute to the development of security governance and compliance programs for our clients
• Support the development and implementation of tools such as eGRC , used to help manage security programs across a variety of organizations
• 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, resource levels, reporting structure, etc.
• Collaborate with RSM consulting professionals across risk and technology consulting with a variety of credentials including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professionals® (CISSP®); Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) and Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®)

Basic Qualifications :

• Pursuing a B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Information Security or other similar degrees
• Technical background in computer science and related fields
• Working knowledge of business process flows
• The ability to interpret and convey technical information through written and oral communications to all levels of technical aptitude, including senior management
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as ability to adhere to company policies and best practices
• Possess a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity in Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, OneNote, etc. is desired
• Practical hands-on or lab experience with IT infrastructure components such as servers, firewalls, IDS systems and other network infrastructure components
• Practical hands-on or lab experience with security tools , such as a Nessus, Kali Linux, etc . , or other commercial and public domain security tools
• Operating system configuration and security experience (HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
• Basic understanding of secure network architecture design

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristic