Remote Cybersecurity Intern - Hands-on Security Experience

Southern Arkansas University; United States; Remote; USD 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship $25/hour

Eligible for health insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Cybersecurity Intern for Spring 2026. The role is remote eligible, requiring collaboration on cybersecurity assessments and strategies. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Computer Science or IT with a focus on IT Security and Penetration testing. The internship includes hands-on experience, professional development opportunities, and competitive pay of $25/hour. Successful applicants will need strong communication skills and a teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar required.
• In-depth knowledge of network architecture and cloud technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of cybersecurity consulting services.
• Conduct assessments of client cybersecurity practices.
• Implement security technologies including EDR, SIEM, Firewalls.

Skills

IT Security

Incident Response

Penetration testing

Cybersecurity Strategy

Scripting

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar

Tools

Python

SQL

Java

Bash

C++

AWS

GCP

Azure

Firewalls

EDR

SIEM

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Cybersecurity Intern for Spring 2026. The role is remote eligible, requiring collaboration on cybersecurity assessments and strategies. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Computer Science or IT with a focus on IT Security and Penetration testing. The internship includes hands-on experience, professional development opportunities, and competitive pay of $25/hour. Successful applicants will need strong communication skills and a teamwork mindset.