Cybersecurity Compliance Intern - Summer 2027

Research Innovations Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Research Innovations Incorporated seeks an Information Assurance Intern for Summer 2027 in San Antonio, TX, onsite. You will support cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring under the Security team, collaborating with ISSMs, ISSOs, and Industrial Security professionals.

You will gain hands-on experience in risk management, DoD programs, and security lifecycle activities while developing practical IA skills with DoD policies and controls.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, IS, or related field.
• Interest in Information Assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, RMF, JSIG, DAAPM, or CMMC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Information Assurance and Continuous Monitoring activities (log reviews, vulnerability scans, documentation).
• Assist with NIST SP 800-171 and RMF compliance activities, including evidence collection.
• Support POA&M management by reviewing findings and remediation tracking.
• Assist with audit readiness for DAAPM, JSIG, and CMMC requirements.
• Create and maintain compliance trackers and IA knowledge bases in JIRA/Confluence.
• Shadow ISSM/ISSO to gain exposure to system authorization and security lifecycle.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Security clearance readiness

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Research Innovations Incorporated seeks an Information Assurance Intern for Summer 2027 in San Antonio, TX, onsite. You will support cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring under the Security team, collaborating with ISSMs, ISSOs, and Industrial Security professionals.

You will gain hands-on experience in risk management, DoD programs, and security lifecycle activities while developing practical IA skills with DoD policies and controls.