Policy & Cybersecurity Intern

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Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development and formalization of internal cybersecurity and information security policies.
  • Assist in identifying and documenting gaps in current access control practices, particularly around SSO, geographic access restrictions, and source code access.
  • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and product teams to align policy language with technical implementation.
  • Contribute to access review and documentation processes to ensure role-based permissions are enforced across systems.
  • Help assess data protection measures, such as source code backup practices, and participate in improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
  • BS or MS student in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in cybersecurity, compliance, or information governance, especially in the context of emerging technologies like autonomous systems.
  • Comfortable navigating both technical and policy discussions; able to distill complex technical issues into clear policy recommendations.
  • Familiarity with concepts like SSO, MFA, RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and network access controls.
  • US Citizenship required.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience writing or interpreting security policies, even in academic or student club settings.
  • Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
  • Familiarity with tools like GitHub, Google Workspace, or Okta.
  • Interest in startups, autonomous vehicles, or regulated technology environments.

Preferred Background
  • Demonstrated experience through coursework, internships, research, or independent projects.
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for reducing organizational risk and improving clarity around security expectations.
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Tags: Compliance Computer Science GitHub Governance ISO 27001 NIST Okta SOC SOC 2 SSO

Region: Remote/Anywhere

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