Job Description
Salary: $41,500 - 61,500 per year
Requirements:
We are seeking candidates who are currently pursuing a bachelors degree.
We require a current junior standing with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
We value the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
We need someone who works well in a team-oriented environment.
We look for strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly understand system functionality.
We expect excellent attention to detail.
We need the ability to document procedures and capture thorough notes.
We require IT network or systems administration experience.
We look for a foundational understanding of networking and operating system basics, including TCP/IP, Windows, and Linux.
We want demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, clubs, competitions, or personal projects.
Preferred qualifications include familiarity with compliance frameworks and IT controls.
Preferred qualifications include security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or other security-related credentials.
Preferred qualifications include exposure to security operations concepts such as SIEM, log analysis, or managed detection and response (MDR/XDR).
Preferred qualifications include familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, or AWS.
Preferred qualifications include basic scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
Responsibilities:
We support and carry out security assessment and accreditation activities for IT systems and applications, including security and compliance audits, risk assessments, security plans, and system testing and evaluation.
We support and perform verification and validation security testing.
We review and document policy, incident response, and remediation gaps.
We collaborate with senior cybersecurity professionals to develop action plans for compliance-related findings and recommendations.
We document and maintain data used to support remediation efforts.
We provide support for security control implementation.
We help maintain security policies and procedures.
We assist in testing security controls to verify that system protections are operating effectively.
Technologies:
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Support
Linux
Microsoft 365
Network
PowerShell
Python
Security
TCP/IP
Windows
Office 365
Ada
More:
We are CAI, a global services firm with more than 9,000 associates worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $1.3 billion. With over 40 years of experience, we combine talent and technology to create lasting outcomes for clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the flexibility to focus on doing what is right, and we are recognized for our work across public and commercial sectors as well as for advancing neurodiversity in the enterprise. This is a full-time, on-site Cybersecurity Analyst Intern role based in Irvine, California, with some possible remote work for select client and CAI activities. The internship runs from June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and offers benefits that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) access, and paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as permitted by law.
last updated 41 week of 2026
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Worldwide