Information Assurance 2027 Summer Internship

Researchinnovations.Com; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) seeks an Information Assurance Intern for Summer 2027, onsite in San Antonio, TX. You will join the Security team to gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.

You will collaborate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and DoD program staff to build practical risk management and compliance skills, while learning security lifecycle processes and authorization activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Interest in information assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, RMF, JSIG, DAAPM, or CMMC is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support information assurance and continuous monitoring activities, including log reviews and documentation updates.
• Assist with RMF, NIST 800-171, and compliance evidence collection and tracking.
• Help manage POA&M findings and remediation efforts.
• Prepare documentation for audits and assessments (DAAPM, JSIG, CMMC).
• Create compliance trackers and IA knowledge bases using JIRA and Confluence.
• Shadow security personnel to learn system authorization and security lifecycle activities.
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness and team initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for cybersecurity projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Clearance eligibility

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/IS

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Nessus/OpenVAS/Qualys

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Information Assurance Intern – Summer 2027
Location: Onsite in San Antonio, Texas
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; active clearance not required
Employment Type: Summer Internship

Company Overview

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software and technology for government and military customers. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative solutions to complex, real-world problems.

Role Description

The Information Assurance Intern will join RII’s Security team for the Summer of 2027, gaining hands‑on experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and day‑to‑day Information Assurance operations. This role will work alongside ISSMs, ISSOs, and Industrial Security professionals to support DoD and government programs while developing practical experience in cybersecurity risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support Information Assurance and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, including log reviews, vulnerability scans, and documentation updates.
• Assist with NIST SP 800-171 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities, including control evidence collection and tracking.
• Support Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management by reviewing findings and tracking remediation efforts.
• Assist with audit and assessment readiness activities, including preparation of documentation and evidence for DAAPM, JSIG, and CMMC requirements.
• Create and maintain compliance trackers, documentation, workflows, and IA knowledge bases using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Shadow ISSM and ISSO personnel to gain exposure to system authorization, accreditation, and security lifecycle activities.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness activities, training, and team initiatives.
• Provide analytical, documentation, and administrative support for cybersecurity and Information Assurance projects.
• Collaborate with security and technical teams to identify opportunities to improve compliance processes and cyber risk management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in Information Assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: NIST SP 800-171, RMF, JSIG, DAAPM, or CMMC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and with discretion.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Prior internship, coursework, academic project, or hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, Information Assurance, risk management, or compliance.
• Exposure to vulnerability management or scanning tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, or Qualys.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar workflow and project management tools.
• Security+ or another entry‑level cybersecurity certification, or actively pursuing certification.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies, security controls, or authorization processes.
• Experience documenting technical processes, maintaining compliance records, or analyzing security findings.

Company Culture & Benefits

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

Research Innovations Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.