CyberSecurity Intern (Summer 2026)

Exiger
United States, New York, New York
Mar 01, 2026
Who We Are: Exiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage-advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. OurAI platform, 1Exiger, delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long-term resilience. Trusted by 550+ global customers-including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies-Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP authorized provider to the federal government. Cybersecurity Intern - Security Operations (Summer 2026) Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Duration: June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026 Pay Rate: $25/hour Role Summary Exiger is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern to join our Security Operations team for Summer 2026. Reporting to members of the Security team and paired with a dedicated mentor, this intern will support real-world cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud security initiatives that strengthen Exiger's security posture and customer trust. This is a hands-on, full-time internship designed to provide meaningful exposure to enterprise security operations within a fast-growing SaaS company. This role is based in the NYC metro area and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday. What You'll Do: During this internship, you will contribute to several core security initiatives, including: Security Control Documentation & Evidence (CMMC-focused) Centralize and standardize documentation for key security controls (e.g., access control, logging, configuration management) Collect and organize supporting evidence such as policies, runbooks, screenshots, and system reports into a reusable library Draft or refine control descriptions and clear "how we meet this requirement" summaries Vulnerability & Asset Hygiene Help reconcile asset inventories across cloud, endpoint, and identity systems Assist with reviewing vulnerability scan results, tagging issues by owner and priority Support simple dashboards or reports tracking vulnerability and patching SLAs Cloud & SaaS Security Baselines Use predefined checklists to review configurations across selected cloud and SaaS platforms Identify misconfigurations or improvement opportunities and document them as actionable items Contribute to reusable secure configuration baseline guidelines Security Awareness & Playbooks Assist in updating incident response and operational runbooks with clearer step-by-step guidance Support internal security awareness materials focused on phishing, password hygiene, and handling sensitive data Participate in team meetings, security exercises, and end-of-program presentations showcasing your work and impact What You Need: Completed Sophomore or Junior year of a Bachelor's program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information clearly Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment Foundational understanding of security concepts and technologies such as: Firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS SIEM tools, vulnerability management platforms, threat intelligence Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2) Exposure to scripting or automation (e.g., Python, shell scripting) is a plus Interest in cloud security concepts (e.g., AWS) Strong communication and collaboration skills Why Intern with Us: Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive team Mentorship from industry experts Hybrid work environment with meaningful in-office collaboration Hands-on experience working with an experienced Security Operations team Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities Exposure to real-world SaaS security, compliance, and risk management challenges Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on impact, learning, and growth Networking Opportunities within the organization #Li-hybrid #Li-DNI This is a hybrid position based in New York, NY. The pay rate is $25.00 /hour. Exiger is named a Leader in the GartnerMagic Quadrant for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more atExiger.comand follow Exiger onLinkedIn. At Exiger, our values define how we work and why we lead. We are mission-inspired, imagination-driven, trust-anchored, and compassion-focused-committed to building technology that makes the world safer, more transparent, and more resilient. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Exiger's hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.