The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law 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 aims to enhance the organization's security posture and provide support for day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including phishing, malware, MFA, and access control.
- Familiarity with Windows and macOS operating systems.
- Interest in learning about cybersecurity tools such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
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.
Other
- This internship is in-person at our New York office.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- 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.
- This internship is only open to current undergraduate students.
