Paid Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-On Security & Training

MATI; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a motivated cybersecurity intern to join our team in Alpharetta, GA for the summer of 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security documentation under expert mentorship.

From May 17 to August 6, 2027, you will participate in security tool optimization, training development, and metrics reporting while contributing to real-world projects and preparing for a full-time cybersecurity career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity-related field.
• Internship or work experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity concepts and best practices.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.
• A team player with organizational and technical skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist vulnerability assessments to identify security risks across systems, networks, and applications.
• Assist in development and delivery of security awareness training programs.
• Provide support during cybersecurity incidents, including investigation and documentation.
• Contribute to creation and maintenance of security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate to implement and optimize security tools and technologies.
• Generate regular reports on cybersecurity metrics and trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Team player

Organizational skills

Project management

Multi-tasking

Eagerness to learn

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Security tools familiarity

Job description

Mativ is seeking a motivated cybersecurity intern to join our team in Alpharetta, GA for the summer of 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security documentation under expert mentorship.

From May 17 to August 6, 2027, you will participate in security tool optimization, training development, and metrics reporting while contributing to real-world projects and preparing for a full-time cybersecurity career.