Cybersecurity Intern

CNA Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Corporation is seeking a security operations intern to join its on-site program in Arlington, VA. You will monitor alerts, assist with policy development, and support incident response while gaining exposure to CIO, CFO, HR, and other functional teams.

The role emphasizes learning best practices, regulatory compliance, and user education on security. Prior coursework in cybersecurity and strong MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in junior/senior year of bachelor’s or graduate program related to cybersecurity.
• Relevant undergraduate coursework in cybersecurity preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, incidents, and requests via group mailboxes and ticketing systems; provide first-line end-user support.
• Assist in development, review, and maintenance of security policies and procedures (NIST, CMMC, CORA).
• Support incident response activities: documentation, escalation, and coordination with senior analysts.
• Contribute to compliance programs and cross-functional audits to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide excellent customer support by addressing security inquiries and educating users on security best practices.
• Collaborate with CIO team and stakeholders to support organizational security goals.
• Participate in security awareness and training initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or graduate program in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This internship is on-site 5 days per week in Arlington, VA.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

CNA's business operations internship program allows interns to be part of a team within the corporate business unit to learn specific skills and assist with the completion of various projects during the internship period. The applicable divisions include Chief information office (CIO), Chief Finance Office (CFO), People Operations (HR), Research Publications Group (RPG), Legal, Communications, and Facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

• Monitor security alerts, incidents, and requests through group mailboxes and ticketing systems, providing first-line support to end users.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST, CMMC, CORA, and other best practices.
• Support incident response activities, including documentation, escalation, and coordination with senior analysts.
• Contribute to compliance programs and cross‑functional audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide excellent customer support by responding to security-related inquiries, educating users on security best practices, and ensuring timely resolution of service tickets.
• Collaborate with members of the CIO team and other stakeholders to support organizational security goals.
• Participate in security awareness and training initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Must be in junior or final year of bachelor's degree or enrollment in a graduate program related to Cybersecurity.
2. Experience: Related Undergraduate level coursework and experience preferred.
3. Skills: Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and organizational skills.