[Hiring] Cybersecurity Internship @Maryland Election Recruitment Initiative

Role Description

We are seeking a Security Intern to support our Information Security team. This role is intended for individuals with strong academic backgrounds or prior hands-on experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or security engineering.

The selected candidate will actively contribute to:

• Risk assessments
• Vulnerability management
• Limited application security

Under the supervision of the CISO, the role will be up to 20 hours per week at $18 per hour. Hours are flexible but must be between 9AM-5PM. We hope to begin the role by end of May 2026 and for the role to continue through August 2026. This role is ONLY open to students currently attending University of Maryland. Application will close on Friday May 8th, 2026.

What You’ll Do (With Supervision & Collaboration):

• Assist with documenting risk assessments and reviewing security controls
• Support vulnerability tracking and remediation follow-up
• Help gather and organize materials related to application security reviews
• Assist in reviewing policies and identifying areas for clarification or update
• Support internal documentation and reporting processes
• Participate in team meetings and observe security decision-making processes

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior or Graduate level student
• Coursework in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or related field
• Strong understanding of risk assessment or cybersecurity principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and ask questions
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• Students who can apply what they've learned in a practical setting
• Students with programmatic understanding of cybersecurity and information technology
• Individuals who take confidentiality and professionalism seriously
• Those considering a future career in cybersecurity or risk management

Benefits

• Up to 20 hours per week
• $18 per hour
• Flexible hours between 9AM-5PM
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity

Hiring Process

Application includes two key questions:

• Why are you interested in the role?
• What skills would you bring to the internship?