Government Risk and Compliance Intern, Cybersecurity, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Cybersecurity Department

The Cybersecurity Engineer Intern supports the global Cybersecurity team in designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect Vantage Data Centers' enterprise IT environments, cloud platforms, and corporate systems. This role provides handson exposure to cybersecurity engineering, security operations, and risk management in a largescale, missioncritical environment. The intern will assist with security monitoring, tool deployment, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen security posture while enabling business operations.

Position Overview

This role will be based in Denver, CO, Ashburn, VA or Phoenix, AZ.

Essential Functions

* Support analysis and initial triage of security alerts and incidents to help determine impact, severity, and potential root cause

* Assist with the deployment, configuration, and support of cybersecurity tools and technologies (e.g., endpoint protection, logging, vulnerability management, access controls)

* Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning coordination, documentation, and remediation tracking

* Contribute to the development and refinement of cybersecurity engineering documentation, including standards, procedures, diagrams, and job aids

* Assist with monitoring compliance to cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)

* Participate in postincident reviews and lessonslearned activities to support continuous improvement

* Collaborate with IT, Cloud, Identity, Infrastructure, and Application teams to integrate security controls into enterprise systems

* Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies and document findings

Learning Objectives:

* Develop a working understanding of enterprise cybersecurity engineering within a global datacenter organization

* Gain handson exposure to realworld security tools, monitoring, and incident response workflows

* Understand how cybersecurity engineering supports business enablement, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance

* Lead or contribute to a defined cybersecurity engineering project aligned with organizational security initiatives and goals

Job Requirements

* Currently enrolled in, or recent graduate of, a degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

* Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or IT infrastructure security

* Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts and networking principles

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical concepts clearly

*Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase overtime as business evolves.

Preferred Qualifications

* Exposure to security tools or concepts related to SIEM, endpoint protection, identity and access management (IAM), or cloud security

* Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 80053, NIST SP 80082, or ISO 27001

* Experience creating SOPs, job aids, or technical documentation

Additional Duties:

* Handle additional duties as assigned by management.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Details

* Salary Range: $20-$25/hr.

* We will have 2 intern cohort timeframes to choose from: June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026 and June 22nd, 2026 - August 28th, 2026

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!