Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-On Risk, Tools & Remediation

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA is offering a cybersecurity internship program designed for college and graduate students to gain hands-on experience across governance, risk and compliance (GRC), application security, vulnerability management, and infrastructure monitoring within a transit environment.

The program provides mentorship, practical training, and exposure to cutting-edge tools and processes, with rotational opportunities across departments to align with student interests and career goals.

Responsibilities

• Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern: Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
• Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
• Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Job description

WMATA is offering a cybersecurity internship program designed for college and graduate students to gain hands-on experience across governance, risk and compliance (GRC), application security, vulnerability management, and infrastructure monitoring within a transit environment.

The program provides mentorship, practical training, and exposure to cutting-edge tools and processes, with rotational opportunities across departments to align with student interests and career goals.