Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-On Risk & Response

Wayne State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,914 - 58,272; Part time

Job summary

Wayne State University is hiring an Information Security Intern to work alongside security analysts, engineers, and architects. The role involves monitoring for signs of compromise, assisting with risk assessments, and utilizing tools like Jira to manage projects. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, expected to graduate between December 2026 and June 2027, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. This is an hourly position with a starting pay rate of $36/hour.

Qualifications

• Preferably pursuing a relevant degree with expected graduation December 2026 – June 2027.
• General knowledge of Information Security field and concepts.
• High level understanding of Information Technology concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environment for signs of compromise and respond to incidents.
• Assist with security risk assessments.
• Analyze metrics and trends for compliance data.
• Utilize Jira to manage backlogs and sprint cycles.

Skills

Knowledge of Information Security field and concepts

General IT knowledge

Scripting (Python or PowerShell)

Education

Pursuing a degree in Information Security/Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Computer Information Systems

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Tools

Jira

Job description

Wayne State University is hiring an Information Security Intern to work alongside security analysts, engineers, and architects. The role involves monitoring for signs of compromise, assisting with risk assessments, and utilizing tools like Jira to manage projects. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, expected to graduate between December 2026 and June 2027, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. This is an hourly position with a starting pay rate of $36/hour.