IT PMO Intern

Position Summary The IT Security Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting real-world cybersecurity operations, governance, and risk management activities. This internship is designed as a learning opportunity for students pursuing a career in cybersecurity, providing exposure to security tools, frameworks, and processes used to protect corporate systems, data, and users. The intern will work closely with senior IT security analysts to strengthen technical and analytical skills. Key Learning Opportunities Vendor Cybersecurity Assessments Assist in reviewing vendor risk questionnaires, analyzing vendor responses, and helping document security and compliance gaps identified during due-diligence reviews. Security Operations & Monitoring: Exposure to enterprise security monitoring by assisting with log review, alert triage, ticket management, and incident documentation. Update SOP documentation and assist with implementation of playbooks. Create KQL script queries that can be reused for typical use-case scenarios. Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC): Participate in policy reviews, control testing, and evidence gathering by conducting audits. Monitor organization secure score and contact vendors to address vulnerabilities. Vulnerability Management Observe and support vulnerability scanning, patch tracking, and remediation coordination efforts. Operating system and application patch reviews Threat intelligence Monitor threat intel feeds then document, and block Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). Threat analysis Work within lab or sandbox environments to review and analyze threats Education & Experience Strong Preferred: Completed third year (or recently completed) Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from a four-year accredited institution. (Minimum 3.5 GPA) Hands-on experience in a lab environment-either through academic coursework, technical certification, personal projects, or security labs (e.g., TryHackMe, HackTheBox, or university cyber ranges). Basic understanding of networking, cloud infrastructure, operating systems, and security fundamentals. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Network+, or Microsoft SC-900 What You'll Gain: Direct mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals. Exposure to enterprise-level security technology and processes. Development of technical and soft skills necessary for security roles. Opportunity to contribute meaningful work to ongoing security and risk management projects. Location: Dallas (Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote)