Cybersecurity IA Intern – DoD Compliance (Summer 2027)

Researchinnovations.Com; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) seeks an Information Assurance Intern for Summer 2027, onsite in San Antonio, TX. You will join the Security team to gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.

You will collaborate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and DoD program staff to build practical risk management and compliance skills, while learning security lifecycle processes and authorization activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Interest in information assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, RMF, JSIG, DAAPM, or CMMC is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support information assurance and continuous monitoring activities, including log reviews and documentation updates.
• Assist with RMF, NIST 800-171, and compliance evidence collection and tracking.
• Help manage POA&M findings and remediation efforts.
• Prepare documentation for audits and assessments (DAAPM, JSIG, CMMC).
• Create compliance trackers and IA knowledge bases using JIRA and Confluence.
• Shadow security personnel to learn system authorization and security lifecycle activities.
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness and team initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for cybersecurity projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Clearance eligibility

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/IS

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Nessus/OpenVAS/Qualys

Job description

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) seeks an Information Assurance Intern for Summer 2027, onsite in San Antonio, TX. You will join the Security team to gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.

You will collaborate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and DoD program staff to build practical risk management and compliance skills, while learning security lifecycle processes and authorization activities.