Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027

LPU Batangas; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement planning (401(k))

Paid time off (PTO), flexible vacation

Job summary

LPU Batangas offers a cybersecurity internship in Atlanta, GA. You will support cyber defense operations, assist GRC programs, and conduct application security reviews to identify privacy risks.

You will work on cloud security posture management, data protection, DLP improvements, and contribute to zero-trust initiatives. Mentored daily, with opportunities to present results at internship end.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program such as Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or MIS.
• Curiosity, growth mindset, and passion for Cybersecurity.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber Defense initiatives, including security operations, procedures, threat detection, and response capabilities.
• Assist GRC programs by improving metrics collection and data governance and privacy policies.
• Conduct application security reviews to identify and mitigate security and privacy risks.
• Support cloud security through development and tuning of posture-management policies.
• Contribute to Mergers and Acquisitions program by assessing new businesses and prioritizing cyber risk remediation.
• Assist Security Architecture initiatives to enhance data protection and enable zero-trust architectures.
• Research various cybersecurity topics and support documentation of current and future processes.
• Participate in Human-Centered Design sessions for brainstorming efforts.
• Support DLP program by reviewing alerts, comparing AI triage results with analyst decisions, and improving dashboards and reports.
• Document false positives and authorized business processes with recommendations for tuning.
• Present project results to the team at internship conclusion.

Skills

Curiosity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership experience

Education

Information Technology with Cybersecurity concentration

Tools

Python

JavaScript

PowerPoint

Excel

EDR

SIEM

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support Cyber Defense initiatives, including security operations, procedures, threat detection, and response capabilities.
• Assist Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programs by improving metrics collection, supplier onboarding, and managing data governance and privacy policies.
• Conduct application security reviews to identify and mitigate security and privacy risks.
• Support cloud security through development and tuning of posture-management policies.
• Contribute to Mergers and Acquisitions program by assessing new businesses and prioritizing cyber risk remediation.
• Assist Security Architecture initiatives to enhance data protection and enable zero-trust architectures.
• Research various cybersecurity topics and support documentation of current and future processes.
• Participate in Human-Centered Design sessions for brainstorming efforts.
• Support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program by reviewing alerts, comparing AI triage results with analyst decisions, and improving dashboards and reports.
• Document false positives and authorized business processes with recommendations for tuning.
• Present project results to the team at internship conclusion.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program such as Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems.
• Curiosity, growth mindset, and passion for Cybersecurity.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• Preferred: Exposure to cybersecurity scripting (Python or JavaScript), business or process documentation experience, leadership experience, proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, basic data analysis or reporting skills, exposure to security tools like EDR or SIEM platforms, interest in AI for security, and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly base pay rate ranging from $24.23 to $36.35, varying by location and candidate qualifications.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation including commissions and incentive programs.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement planning (401(k)); and paid time off such as sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and PTO.

Training & Development

Interns receive support from teammates and an assigned program mentor, with opportunities to build professional skills, network, and gain exposure to senior leaders.

Career Progression

Internships are temporary employment with no guaranteed full-time offer; however, some interns may be considered for full-time positions upon graduation and availability.