Cybersecurity Intern
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Job Description
About Company
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute dedicated to improving democracy and justice in the United States. They focus on holding political institutions and laws accountable to the ideals of democracy and equal justice for all, covering areas such as voting rights, campaign finance reform, ending mass incarceration, and preserving Constitutional protections.
Job Description
The Brennan Center is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to support their IT Manager in contributing to cybersecurity initiatives for staff in their New York and Washington, DC offices. This is an in-person internship located in their New York office.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the IT and Security team with day-to-day cybersecurity operations and monitoring.
• Support help desk functions, including troubleshooting technical issues and providing user support.
• Help manage security tools such as endpoint protection, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement, and vulnerability scanners.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness training efforts, including drafting staff advisories and educational materials.
• Help maintain accurate documentation of security policies, procedures, and incident response activities.
• Assist with auditing user permissions and reviewing logs for anomalies.
• Support projects related to improving the organization’s security posture, such as MFA rollouts, password hygiene campaigns, or endpoint hardening.
Experience/Skills/Requirements:
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including phishing, malware, MFA, and access control.
• Familiarity with Windows and macOS operating systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Interest in learning about cybersecurity tools such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Prior help desk, IT support, or cybersecurity experience (internships, coursework, or personal projects) is a plus but not required.
Additional Information:
• Only open to current undergraduate students.
• Hours: Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week
• Pay: $17.50 per hour
• Duration: September – December 2025
• Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
