Cybersecurity Intern: GRC & Risk Analysis

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a Cybersecurity Internship Program designed for college and graduate students. The role provides hands-on transit industry experience, exposure to governance, risk, and compliance, vulnerability management, and collaboration with IT and OT teams.

Interns rotate through departments based on major, under supervision by a senior executive or designee.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED and enrolled in a college/university program.
• Freshman year completed and entering sophomore year; GPA 2.8+.
• Intern must align major with internship requirements and roles.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data; produce reports.
• Research data for management, operations and technical reports.
• Create presentations, reports and data visuals for assigned department.
• Attend trainings and departmental meetings; participate in team sessions.

Skills

Data analysis

Report preparation

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Sophomore year completion

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archer (GRC system)

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a Cybersecurity Internship Program designed for college and graduate students. The role provides hands-on transit industry experience, exposure to governance, risk, and compliance, vulnerability management, and collaboration with IT and OT teams.

Interns rotate through departments based on major, under supervision by a senior executive or designee.