Cybersecurity Intern

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The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law: The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute dedicated to improving the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. Its core mission is to hold political institutions and laws accountable to the American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Center’s work spans various critical areas, including voting rights, campaign finance reform, ending mass incarceration, and preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. It functions as a blend of a think-tank, an advocacy group, and a cutting-edge communications hub. Their approach involves rigorous research, crafting innovative policies, and actively fighting for these policies in Congress, state legislatures, courts, and the court of public opinion. The Brennan Center has offices in New York and Washington, DC.

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Job Description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Intern

Opportunity: The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to support their IT Manager in contributing to cybersecurity initiatives for staff across their New York and Washington, DC offices. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic student to begin a career in Information Technology.

Location: This is an in-person internship located at the Brennan Center’s 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 across the organization.
• 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.

Commitment to Diversity: The Brennan Center is committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications.

Eligibility: This internship is only open to current undergraduate students.

Hours: Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week.

Pay: The pay rate is $17.50 per hour. A specific note is made that the Brennan Center will follow the rules of the applicant’s school regarding internships; if a school does not allow a paid internship for reasons such as receiving credit, the internship will not be paid. Also, if participating in a formal school internship program allows for more than the stated hours, a determination will be made based on the Center’s needs and further assessment of the school’s program.

Duration: The internship is scheduled from September – December 2025.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is July 18, 2025.

To Apply:
• Applicants should visit the provided link (https://brennancenter.applytojob.com/apply/lJyNEZxiBu/Fall-2025-Cybersecurity-Undergraduate-Internship).
• Required documents to upload (preferably in PDF) are:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter (specifying interest in the position and what the applicant hopes to contribute)
3. A list of contact details for three supervisor references.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early application is encouraged as positions will be filled once qualified candidates are found.
• No phone calls, please.
• If there are difficulties with the online system, applicants may send their application by e-mail to brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “Cybersecurity Fall Internship” in the subject line, after registering in the online system. Applying through the website is strongly preferred.

COVID-19 Policy: The Brennan Center requires all employees working in their New York and Washington, DC offices to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption, in line with their commitment to public health and the safety and wellbeing of colleagues and visitors.

Equal Opportunity: The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and believes in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All qualified applicants are welcomed to apply.