Cybersecurity Intern — Rotational Training & Mentoring

Ny Creates; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Post-retirement health insurance

Employer retirement plan (7% ofearn )

Voluntary retirement account

Job summary

Ny Creates in Albany, NY is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to gain hands‑on experience across security operations, IAM, network security, security engineering, and security operations while pursuing a related degree. The role is part‑time around 20 hours per week during the school year, with expanded opportunities during summer breaks.

This internship aims to develop technical and professional skills through real‑world security projects in a research/technology environment, with long‑term talent

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Sophomore or Junior class standing at the time of application.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (preferred).
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, operating systems, and information technology fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Assist cybersecurity teams with day-to-day operational and administrative activities across Security Operations, Security Engineering, IAM, Network Security, and Vulnerability Management functions.
• Support vulnerability assessment and remediation efforts, including vulnerability tracking, reporting, validation, and documentation.
• Assist with identity and access management processes including account provisioning, access reviews, and role-based access governance activities.
• Participate in security monitoring, alert triage, and incident response activities under the guidance of senior cybersecurity staff.
• Support security engineering initiatives including testing, deployment, documentation, and validation of cybersecurity technologies and controls.
• Assist with data analysis, reporting, dashboard development, and cybersecurity metrics collection.
• Participate in cybersecurity projects and process improvement initiatives designed to enhance organizational security posture.
• Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and mentoring activities to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and professional skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Confidentiality handling

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT/CE or related

Job description

Ny Creates in Albany, NY is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to gain hands‑on experience across security operations, IAM, network security, security engineering, and security operations while pursuing a related degree. The role is part‑time around 20 hours per week during the school year, with expanded opportunities during summer breaks.

This internship aims to develop technical and professional skills through real‑world security projects in a research/technology environment, with long‑term talent