Remote Cybersecurity Analyst Intern – Part-Time

CAI; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to join a structured, remote, part-time internship focused on security operations, vulnerability management, threat analysis, incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance in a simulated client environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in or recently completed in cybersecurity/IT, with strong written communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent completion of a cybersecurity/IT program or related field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity, networking, OS, and best practices.
• Strong written communication for professional reports and docs.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work remotely.
• Ability to manage tasks independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform asset inventory and establish a security baseline in a simulated network.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments; document findings, risks, and remediation.
• Analyze attack vectors and cyber threats affecting the sim env.
• Implement and document system-hardening activities in a controlled env.
• Participate in incident response exercises and produce detailed reports.
• Assist with security ops tasks including alert triage and tuning.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives and policy drafting.
• Develop and present a capstone security program summary for leadership.
• Attend daily standups and deliver weekly written updates.
• Collaborate with mentors to meet weekly learning objectives.
• Work in an isolated AWS-based training environment via web browser.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Remote work independence

Time management

Tech troubleshooting

Education

Cybersecurity/IT program

Tools

AWS familiarity

Vulnerability tools

SIEM experience

Security monitoring

Job description

CAI is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to join a structured, remote, part-time internship focused on security operations, vulnerability management, threat analysis, incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance in a simulated client environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in or recently completed in cybersecurity/IT, with strong written communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.