What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Intern position at The New School?
July 2026 start date----The Temporary Cybersecurity Intern will report to the Cybersecurity Lead and work to increase the state of Cybersecurity across the entire university system. The individual selected will work daily with members of the Information Technology division. This position requires a person that has strong technical knowledge of endpoints (Macs and PCs), networking technologies, and the implementation of industry security best practices. The chosen candidate will be a self-starter that can manage and carry out assigned cybersecurity projects from inception to successful rollout and validation with guidance from the CyberSec Lead. This position will work in an on-campus status with a possibility of hybrid work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with the CyberSec lead to identify appropriate cybersecurity projects within their skill set
Produces a cybersecurity project roadmap with timeline and specified criteria that define a successful outcome
Engage appropriate stakeholders to determine their position and requirements in relation the specified project outcomes
Identify and successfully complete applicable cybersecurity tool or methodology training that is required for successful completion of the project with guidance and funding from the Cybersecurity Lead
Perform evaluation of the completed cybersecurity project in relation to the CIS Top 18 framework.
HOURLY RATE
$22 – $24 per hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be at least a rising senior and must have a track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by a minimum 3.2 GPA, a project portfolio, prior work experiences and/or the recommendation of a professor.
Understanding of cyber security terms and frameworks.
Ability to read, understand and carry out technical actions provided by a vendor or training website without supervision
Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, time management, communications, organizational skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, in written and verbal form.
Basic G-suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with the CyberSec lead to identify appropriate cybersecurity projects within their skill set
Produces a cybersecurity project roadmap with timeline and specified criteria that define a successful outcome
Engage appropriate stakeholders to determine their position and requirements in relation the specified project outcomes
Identify and successfully complete applicable cybersecurity tool or methodology training that is required for successful completion of the project with guidance and funding from the Cybersecurity Lead
Perform evaluation of the completed cybersecurity project in relation to the CIS Top 18 framework.
HOURLY RATE
$22 – $24 per hour
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be at least a rising senior and must have a track record of student success and potential as demonstrated by a minimum 3.2 GPA, a project portfolio, prior work experiences and/or the recommendation of a professor.
Understanding of cyber security terms and frameworks.
Ability to read, understand and carry out technical actions provided by a vendor or training website without supervision
Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, time management, communications, organizational skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, in written and verbal form.
Basic G-suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills
Salary : $22 - $24