Cybersecurity Intern: Shape Security at an Early-Stage Startup

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.

This early-stage role offers ownership and the opportunity to help shape processes and internal systems as the company grows. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions, translate priorities into documented plans, and build repeatable processes while maintaining strict confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Active study, recent study, independent learning, or project experience relevant to Cybersecurity.
• Clear written and verbal communication and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
• Organization, reliability, curiosity, and respect for confidential information.
• Ability to share examples from coursework, volunteering, personal projects, or other learning.

Responsibilities

• Support risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.
• Translate the priorities of the Cybersecurity Intern role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Cybersecurity learning

Clear communication

Organization

Confidential information handling

Curiosity

Education

Cybersecurity coursework or related study

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.

This early-stage role offers ownership and the opportunity to help shape processes and internal systems as the company grows. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions, translate priorities into documented plans, and build repeatable processes while maintaining strict confidentiality and