Cybersecurity Intern

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services.

About the role

As a Consultant in Crowe’s Cybersecurity team, your role will focus on helping clients assess and refine their information security posture, technology implementations, and regulatory compliance. This is not a typical desk job—starting from day one, you will be in the field working side by side with experienced security professionals at client sites around the world. You’ll develop your Information Security skillset over your first couple of years while collaborating across teams and exploring how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.

Consultants at Crowe are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. As you grow, you’ll take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support the delivery of high-impact work. Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.

Our team works across many different client types and sizes, from small businesses to global companies, serving industries such as financial services, life sciences, public sector, technology, and consumer markets. Many experienced team members also present their research, techniques, and procedures at security conferences nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Assess and refine clients’ information security posture, technology implementations, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real business problems using technology and emerging AI capabilities.
• Develop technical and transferable skills while working in the field with experienced security professionals.
• Take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and ensure delivery excellence.
• Communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences, including company executives and audit committees.
• Manage time independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned with the team and the broader security community.
• Pursue continuous professional growth through education, certifications, and mentoring less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel as needed based on client or project requirements.
• Knowledge of Information Technology fundamentals, including:
  • Basic network services (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, and DNS), their placement on the OSI model, and their technical functions.
  • Routing and switching.
  • System administration (Windows & Active Directory and/or Linux/Unix).
  • Database administration (Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Mongo, PostgreSQL, etc.).
  • Cloud systems (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, etc.).
• Knowledge of Information Security standards and concepts, such as:
  • Risk Management and Cybersecurity Governance.
  • System and Application Hardening (Security Engineering).
  • Network Infrastructure Security.
  • Access Management.
  • Security Assessments and Security Operations.
  • Compliance with Security Control Frameworks (SOC, ISO, etc.).
  • Federal/State Compliance (GDPR, CPRA, FedRAMP, CMMC, etc.).
  • Data Privacy.
• Technical writing skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Passion for Information Security and willingness to share knowledge with the team and security community.
• Desire to continue personal growth through continuing professional education, self-study, technical certifications, and mentoring.
• Ability to independently manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

We are seeking college students pursuing academic degrees in one of the following preferred majors (or similar background):

• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Network Security
• Cyber Forensics
• Systems or Network Engineering and Administration
• Computer Science or Software Engineering

Candidates must uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship and act ethically with integrity at all times. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization at this time.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $27.00 - $42.00 per hour.

Benefits

At Crowe, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Exceptional people experience in an inclusive culture that values diversity.
• Consistent career coaching and guidance from a dedicated Career Coach.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, certifications, and mentorship.