Cybersecurity Internship - Summer 2027

About the role

Referral Details We greatly appreciate your referral, and we look forward to reviewing the qualifications of the candidate you've recommended. Here's a brief overview of the process:     After you've completed this referral form, your recommended candidate will be directed to apply for the specific role through our website. This step is crucial for Wipfli to remain compliant with federal laws and to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Once their application is received, our Talent Acquisition team will evaluate their qualifications, including how well they align with the requirements of the role and the broader needs of our organization.     Your referred candidate will remain in our candidate database for future opportunities, offering them additional chances to become part of our team. As the referrer, your role in the recruitment process is to bring potential talent to our attention. We ask that you refrain from discussing updates on the candidate's status, out of respect for their personal consideration. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide you with a final update once the candidate has been informed of their application status. Throughout this process, we may reach out to you with any questions or additional information to ensure a seamless and effective referral experience.     Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our recruitment efforts, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support throughout this process.  If you would like to read more about referral bonus eligibility, please visit InSite: Referral Bonus Program Eligibility  Responsibilities Responsibilities:  - Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and cloud security reviews  - Participate in social engineering exercises including phishing simulations, pretext calling, and physical penetration testing  - Use tools such as NMAP, Nessus, BurpSuite, and Metasploit to identify and analyze vulnerabilities  - Assist in cybersecurity risk assessments and deliver reports with findings and recommendations  - Support clients in developing business continuity plans, incident response strategies, and security awareness training  - Help draft and refine security program documentation, including POAMs and policy roadmaps  - Shadow consultants during client engagements and contribute to kickoff decks and final reports  - Participate in tabletop exercises, threat assessments, and sandbox environment simulations  - Lead or participateon engagements that perform information and cyber security risk assessments and deliver reports with results, gaps, findings and recommendations.  - Assist clients with the implementation of their information security programs including development and consulting assistance with; business continuity and incident response plans, security awareness training, written information securityprogram and policy documentation  - Collaborate with peer advisors and performance coaches to gain exposure across CyberTech service lines  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications:  - Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related disciplines  - Above average class performance as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher   - Strong organizational skills in coordinating multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, and meeting deadlines  - Great attention to detail and problem-solving skills  - A general understanding of networking concepts and protocols   - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.   - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   - Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.   - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   - Ability to build and foster professional business relationships   - Desire to help companies maximize value by leveraging technology and process improvement   - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)    Damian Kauffman, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect!   #LI-Hybrid #LI-DK1 Additional Details Additional Details:    This role requires a hybrid work arrangement.  At Wipfli, hyrbid work is defined as associates regularly working 2-3 days a week in a Wipfli office or at client sites.  The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Scheduled meetings at the client and in the office require in-person attendance.   Not fully prepared to apply for an internship or not sure where to start? Please join our Talent Community to explore how you can stay connected to Wipfli.    Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.    Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at      Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay rate for this role is $32.00/hour. The actual hourly rate at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.    Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Benefit offerings include paid sick leave; access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.    "Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.