Students or recent graduates with technical and compliance knowledge will find this internship in cybersecurity consulting for the payments domain.
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Original posting from Tevora via Lever
Consultant Development Program (Winter)
at Tevora
Irvine, CA, and Fairfax, VA - DC Local
(Winter): Our anticipated dates for this cohort will be January 25 - April 2
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Tevora is a tight-knit community of professionals with a shared passion for our craft. Every day, we combine in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, technology, and compliance to help create more secure digital environments. To Tevorans, every problem is a puzzle in need of solving. We strongly believe that if we put smart, driven people in a room together, they will accomplish great things. We maintain a supportive culture that celebrates continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and sharing the wins. That's why we have our eyes on you.
What is the Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program?
Our Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program is an immersive paid-training internship program designed to help participants strengthen the technical and professional skills needed to enter the workforce as a full-time Information Security Associate.
Security Practice Area: Payments (PYT)
Support organizations across a multitude of industries in the protection of credit card data
Perform in-depth technology and process control assessments to validate adequate protection of credit card data and ensure compliance against the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Perform Payment Application (PA-DSS) technical control assessments to validate that payment processing software used within Point-of-Sale is adequately protecting credit card data via appropriate use of cryptography, authentication, secure coding practices, and other technical controls.
Provide General Advisement Services to help organizations navigate PCI DSS compliance upon changes to strategic initiatives, projects, and infrastructure architecture.
What’s the Role?
The Developing Consultant (DC) is an up-and-coming part of the client-facing consulting team. DCs are responsible for helping in conducting project delivery activities based on their selected Tevora Information Security practice areas, including Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Solutions Implementation, and Threat Research. Interns are expected to continually develop their skills through personal development and Information Security industry participation.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop technical and business skills required to perform billable work on projects as quickly as possible
Learn about industry-standard certifications and their benefits
Learn about National and International standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
Observe implementations of Enterprise Security Solutions
Observe and help with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects
Plan technical execution plans to meet business requirements
Gather requirements to complete execution plans
Execute on previously designed plans
Document execution procedures and provide professional insights into the technologies involved
Assist Consultants with client engagements
Necessary skills and qualifications:
Every DC at Tevora is a technologist at heart but understands the critical intersection between business and technology. Foundationally, the ideal candidate will have basic familiarity with:
Networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS
Computer troubleshooting and server systems administration
Business planning and accounting
Any knowledge of compliance frameworks is a plus
Abilities:
Multi-tasking and time management skills
Dynamic, enthusiastic, and excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent writing both expository and technical documentation
Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word
Self-starter who likes to tinker and learn on their own
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent) or currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent)
IT, Cybersecurity, and Information Security certifications a plus
Additional requirements:
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Required to work onsite at our Fairfax, VA, or Irvine, CA, location.
We've got you covered!
Paid Sick Time Off
Vibrant work culture
Career advancement opportunities
Thank you for your interest in our Consultant Development Program (CDP). If you are selected for this program, you will become a Developing Consultant with us. This opportunity will challenge and motivate both your aptitude and attitude in Cyber Security. Successful completion of our program as a Developing Consultant may lead to a full-time offer as an entry-level Information Security Associate.
EEOC Statement
Tevora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Source: Tevora careers (Lever)