Cybersecurity Intern: GRC, Risk & App Security

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; New Carrollton (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority offers a Cybersecurity Internship Program for college and graduate students, providing hands-on experience across governance, risk, and compliance, vulnerability management, and IT/OT protection. Interns may rotate through departments like IT, Safety, Operations, and Engineering to gain a broad view of transit cybersecurity operations.

The program emphasizes mentorship, real-world tools, and practical project work in a fast‑paced transport

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency certificate; applicant must be attending an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in a discipline aligned with the internship.
• Intern's major or concentration must align with the academic and functional requirements of the position.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• If internship offers consecutive summers, must have favorable prior summer performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform data compilation, review, and analysis for reports.
• Assist in preparing management, operations, technical and administrative reports using standard documents and data.
• Create presentations, reports, and data visuals for assigned department.
• Identify problems from reports and suggest solutions under supervision.
• Attend trainings and meetings to gain exposure to transit functions; participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

PC knowledge

Office software

Data analysis

Research methodology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in accredited college/university pursuing degree

Completed freshman year; entering sophomore year

Minimum GPA 2.8

Favorable prior internship evaluation

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority offers a Cybersecurity Internship Program for college and graduate students, providing hands-on experience across governance, risk, and compliance, vulnerability management, and IT/OT protection. Interns may rotate through departments like IT, Safety, Operations, and Engineering to gain a broad view of transit cybersecurity operations.

The program emphasizes mentorship, real-world tools, and practical project work in a fast‑paced transport