Cybersecurity Internship

IDEMIA Public Security; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEMIA Public Security invites applicants for a Cybersecurity Internship as part of our 12-week Summer Internship Program in North America. The intern assists in security architecture projects, defense and offensive practices, and incident response in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates are college juniors/seniors or recent graduates in Cybersecurity, CS, or related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• College junior/senior or recent graduate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Basic knowledge in HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Java Server/Client, C, C++, C#, Java or Python.
• Demonstrated ability to learn relevant technologies.
• Strong written/verbal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents.
• Learn to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in our system.
• Assist in developing cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Participate in security awareness and training initiatives.
• Support the incident response team in handling security incidents.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
• Contribute to remediation efforts based on assessment findings.

Skills

HTML5

JavaScript

CSS

Java

C

C++

C#

Python

Education

Cybersecurity or related degree

Job description

Overview

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more

Overview

IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more here.

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Internship is one discipline of IDEMIA North America’s 12-week Summer Internship Program. The Cybersecurity intern is an integral part of the organization and acts as the technical assistant for various projects relating to cybersecurity architecture, defensive and offensive practices.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents
• Learn to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in our system
• Assist in the development and documentation of cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Participate in security awareness and training initiatives
• Support the incident response team in handling security incidents
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities
• Contribute to remediation efforts based on assessment findings

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• You are a college junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Engineering or related curriculum with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Basic knowledge (demonstrated experience) in the following programming languages: HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Java Server / Client, C, C++, C#, Java or Python
• Demonstrated ability to learn relevant technologies
• Robust communication (written and verbal), collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Drive and eagerness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in previous cybersecurity internship or projects
• Passion for innovative technologies and security/identity related issues

Important Dates

Start Date: May 17, 2027

End Date: Aug 6, 2027

Note: This is a hybrid role, you must be able to travel to the office.

The US hourly rate for this position is $25.