Cybersecurity & Transit Operations Intern

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a Cybersecurity Internship Program designed for college and graduate students. Interns gain hands-on experience across governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), application security, vulnerability management, and operations with IT/OT endpoints.

Interns may rotate among departments for exposure to transit cybersecurity operations. The program emphasizes mentorship, real-world tools, and career-oriented learning in a fast-paced transit

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, and current enrollment in accredited college/university.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Internship may require favorable prior summer performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data compilation and reporting for multiple departments.
• Support in governance, risk, and compliance tasks using Archer platform where applicable.
• Assist with vulnerability management tasks including scanning data and remediation input.
• Coordinate with IT and OT teams to monitor devices and security practices.
• Participate in department meetings and training sessions.
• No supervisory responsibility.

Skills

Numerical data analysis

Data reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

College/university student pursuing a degree

Freshman year completed; sophomore year starting

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Prior summer performance favorable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a Cybersecurity Internship Program designed for college and graduate students. Interns gain hands-on experience across governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), application security, vulnerability management, and operations with IT/OT endpoints.

Interns may rotate among departments for exposure to transit cybersecurity operations. The program emphasizes mentorship, real-world tools, and career-oriented learning in a fast-paced transit