Cybersecurity Workforce Development Internship
Remote
Internship
Workforce Development
Student (College)
Title: Cybersecurity Workforce Development Internship
Description:
The Cybersecurity Workforce Development Internship is the first phase of Solutions³ LLC’s structured, multi-phase workforce development program. This internship is designed to provide participants with foundational, hands-on exposure to real-world cybersecurity operations through a Red Team, Blue Team, and Purple Team model.
Interns rotate through offensive security, defensive security, and integration/GRC-focused activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of how modern cybersecurity teams operate collaboratively. The program combines technical training, applied projects, professional development, and mentorship, preparing interns for advancement into the apprenticeship phase and long-term cybersecurity careers.
Throughout the program, interns participate in guided exercises, vendor-led spotlights, and team-based projects that emphasize cybersecurity awareness, ethical practices, and practical skill development. Each pathway culminates in a hands-on project, reinforcing learned concepts and enabling interns to demonstrate their capabilities.
At the conclusion of the internship, interns present their work to an audience of government and industry leaders, academic partners, and potential employers, providing a meaningful opportunity to showcase achievements and expand professional networks.
Eligibility:
Description:
The Cybersecurity Workforce Development Internship is the first phase of Solutions³ LLC’s structured, multi-phase workforce development program. This internship is designed to provide participants with foundational, hands-on exposure to real-world cybersecurity operations through a Red Team, Blue Team, and Purple Team model.
Interns rotate through offensive security, defensive security, and integration/GRC-focused activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of how modern cybersecurity teams operate collaboratively. The program combines technical training, applied projects, professional development, and mentorship, preparing interns for advancement into the apprenticeship phase and long-term cybersecurity careers.
Throughout the program, interns participate in guided exercises, vendor-led spotlights, and team-based projects that emphasize cybersecurity awareness, ethical practices, and practical skill development. Each pathway culminates in a hands-on project, reinforcing learned concepts and enabling interns to demonstrate their capabilities.
At the conclusion of the internship, interns present their work to an audience of government and industry leaders, academic partners, and potential employers, providing a meaningful opportunity to showcase achievements and expand professional networks.
Eligibility:
- Must be a US citizen
- Must be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a New Jersey accredited college/university and meet one of the following:
- Current undergraduate student entering the 3rd or 4th year of their degree
- Current graduate student
- Recent college graduate residing in New Jersey, with graduation occurring less than one year prior to the start of the internship
- Participate in rotational training across Red Team, Blue Team, and Purple Team cybersecurity functions
- Complete hands-on projects aligned to each team pathway, applying learned concepts to practical scenarios
- Collaborate with fellow interns, mentors, and team leads on cybersecurity awareness initiatives and exercises
- Engage in mentorship sessions with cybersecurity professionals focused on technical growth and career development
- Prepare professional documentation, reports, and presentations reflecting project outcome
- Deliver final presentations to government, industry, and academic stakeholders
- Attend educational workshops, certification training sessions, and vendor-led learning experiences
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and consistent engagement throughout the program
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365
- Foundational understanding of computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity concepts
- Experience working in collaborative or team-based environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in offensive security, defensive operations, and/or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
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