Cybersecurity Internship Winter 2027 - Threat

Tevora
Irvine, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with foundational IT and cybersecurity knowledge working in threat research and penetration testing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with foundational IT and cybersecurity knowledge working in threat research and penetration testing.
    — “Security Practice Area: Threat (TRT)”
  • Individuals who are self-driven and capable of learning independently in a technical environment.
    — “Self-starter who likes to tinker and learn on their own”
  • Students or recent graduates seeking immersive, hands-on experience in cybersecurity consulting.
    — “immersive paid-training internship program designed to help participants strengthen the technical and professional skills needed to enter the workforce”

Things to consider

  • Onsite work is required at either Irvine, CA or Fairfax, VA locations.
    — “Required to work onsite at our Fairfax, VA, or Irvine, CA, location.”
  • The program is designed for individuals who are eligible to work in the United States.
    — “Eligibility to work in the United States.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with network concepts like firewalls, routers, and switches.
    — “Networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS”
  • Demonstrate strong writing skills with examples of technical or expository documentation.
    — “Excellent writing both expository and technical documentation”
  • Show interest in or prior engagement with compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS and HIPAA.
    — “Learn about National and International standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
    — “Multi-tasking and time management skills”
  • Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word for project documentation.
    — “Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Participate in internal and external network penetration tests
  • Participate in web application penetration tests
  • Study penetration testing methodologies
  • Shadow penetration testers in real-world scenarios
  • Assist consultants with client engagements
Typical background
Basic familiarity with networking concepts, computer troubleshooting, server systems administration, business planning, and accounting

Skills & requirements

Required

Network Penetration TestingWeb Application Penetration TestingPenetration Testing MethodologiesRemediation ValidationReporting SupportExecutive And Technical SummariesCommunication Of Test Status And FindingsEnterprise Security Solutions ImplementationsInternal And External Penetration TestingSocial Engineering Projects

Preferred

Pci-dssHIPAAISO 27001Technical Execution PlansBusiness Requirements Gathering

Stack & domain

Networking ConceptsFirewallsRoutersSwitchesDNSComputer TroubleshootingServer Systems AdministrationBusiness PlanningAccountingPci-dssHIPAAISO 27001Penetration Testing MethodologiesTraining LabsRemediation ValidationReporting SupportExecutive And Technical SummariesTest Status And FindingsClient CommunicationTechnical Execution PlansBusiness RequirementsTechnical DocumentationProfessional InsightsTechnologies InvolvedClient EngagementsMulti-taskingTime ManagementDynamicEnthusiasticExcellent Interpersonal SkillsExcellent WritingExpositoryCybersecurityInformation SecurityPenetration TestingWeb Application Penetration TestsNetwork Penetration Tests

About the role

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

If you haven't heard of Tevora, it's because we've done our job!

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: Threat (TRT) 

Participate in Internal and External network penetration tests 

Participate in Web application penetration tests 

Study penetration testing methodologies and spend time in training labs 

Shadowing of penetration testers and learning in real-world scenarios 

Remediation validation and reporting support 

Writing executive and technical summaries of test results and activities 

Communication of test status and findings with clients 

Complete other tasks as assigned by your assigned Mentor or Team Lead 

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)

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