Cybersecurity Internship: Hands-On GRC & Risk

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is offering a cybersecurity internship program designed for college and graduate students. Internships are temporary, up to thirteen weeks, with rotations across departments such as IT, Operations, Safety, and Engineering.

Interns gain practical transit-industry experience, mentorship, and exposure to risk management, vulnerability scanning, and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; attending an accredited college/university.
• Freshman year completed and entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Internship opportunities are for temporary summer duration (≤13 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze data; input and correct data for reports.
• Assist in preparing management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produce tangible work products: presentations, reports, data visuals, project plans.
• Review reports and identify problems; propose solutions as directed.
• Participate in training sessions and attend meetings to gain transit function exposure.
• Lead or participate in departmental meetings and working sessions.

Skills

Numerical data analysis

Effective communication

Research methodology

Education

High school diploma

College enrollment

GPA 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is offering a cybersecurity internship program designed for college and graduate students. Internships are temporary, up to thirteen weeks, with rotations across departments such as IT, Operations, Safety, and Engineering.

Interns gain practical transit-industry experience, mentorship, and exposure to risk management, vulnerability scanning, and governance processes.