Cybersecurity Consulting Intern: Hands-on, Real Impact

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 9,919,000 - 14,878,000; Full time

Job summary

BerryDunn is seeking a Consulting Intern - Cybersecurity to join our Government Assurance Practice Group in Portland, ME for a full-time summer internship. You will gain hands-on exposure to cybersecurity consulting by supporting engagements, documentation review, data gathering, and assessment activities.

The internship emphasizes development of technical, analytical, and communication skills under the guidance of BerryDunn ITS consultants, with exposure to frameworks like NIST, CIS Controls,

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and enterprise IT environments.
• Experience or coursework with Windows, Linux, networking, or vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity engagements by assisting with research, documentation, data gathering, and analysis.
• Help develop risk-based observations and recommendations.
• Assist with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security reviews.
• Contribute to client-facing reports and presentations.
• Support project coordination and maintain documentation repositories.
• Learn cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, PCI DSS.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Networking basics

Windows

Linux

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity/IS/CS

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

BerryDunn is seeking a Consulting Intern - Cybersecurity to join our Government Assurance Practice Group in Portland, ME for a full-time summer internship. You will gain hands-on exposure to cybersecurity consulting by supporting engagements, documentation review, data gathering, and assessment activities.

The internship emphasizes development of technical, analytical, and communication skills under the guidance of BerryDunn ITS consultants, with exposure to frameworks like NIST, CIS Controls,