Cybersecurity Intern

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is offering a part-time remote cybersecurity internship for upperclassmen enrolled at a Virginia state institution. The intern will support IT automation, virtual desktop infrastructure implementation, security audits, vulnerability analysis, compliance reporting, and risk management in federal contracting environments.

What you'll do:

• Assist in IT automation processes
• Supporting documentation of security practices and procedures
• Reviewing, implementing, and validating automation processes
• Contribute to the design, testing, and rollout of a virtual desktop environment to reduce reliance on physical laptops. Activities may include research, configuration, and documenting best practices for secure remote access
• Conduct audits of tenant security configurations
• Identify gaps and potential vulnerabilities within systems
• Draft recommendations for remediation, including patching strategies and system hardening measures
• Collaborate with senior IT and cybersecurity staff to support day-to-day monitoring, compliance reporting, and risk management efforts

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled at a Virginia state college or university
• Major in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, or similar enterprise platforms
• Understanding of basic cybersecurity principles and frameworks
• Strong research, documentation, and technical writing abilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• U.S. citizenship (if required for access to certain systems or data)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Preference given to candidates pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity

Benefits:

• Part-time remote internship with a schedule agreed upon with your manager.
• Paid through the Virginia Experiential Learning Grant from the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI); payment and amount are provided by your college/university.
• Hands-on experience with federal compliance frameworks such as CMMC.
• Exposure to enterprise cybersecurity projects in a real-world environment.
• Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity and IT professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful security initiatives supporting federal clients.
• Opportunities for internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs.
• Health Insurance, available to full-time employees.
• Dental Insurance, available to full-time employees.
• Vision Insurance, available to full-time employees.