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 that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. They work to hold political institutions and laws accountable to the American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. Their work spans voting rights, campaign finance reform, ending mass incarceration, and preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. The Brennan Center conducts rigorous research, crafts innovative policies, and advocates for them in Congress, the states, the courts, and in the court of public opinion.
Job Description:
The Brennan Center 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 is an in-person internship based 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 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.
Additional Information:
• This internship is open to current undergraduate students only.
• Hours: Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week
• Pay: $17.50 per hour
• Duration: September – December 2025
• Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
