Several strong internships and training opportunities are accepting applications. Review the requirements and apply early.
Amtrak is hiring a Cyber Incident Response Analyst Intern for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This U.S.-based opportunity offers direct experience supporting incident-response work.
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is accepting applications for its paid Summer 2027 Student Experience. Students can gain experience in counterintelligence, industrial security, personnel security, security training, and other national-security mission areas.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time in an eligible undergraduate or graduate program, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications close September 30, but each announcement may close after receiving 100 applications. Apply quickly.
Review the DCSA opportunities and application instructions
Vanguard is accepting applications for two full-time, paid Summer 2027 internships in Charlotte:
Risk & Security Analyst: Security strategy, threat analysis, fraud mitigation, risk, and reporting
Risk & Security Engineer: Security technology, software development, and Agile practices
Both positions follow a hybrid work model and include hands-on assignments, training, coaching, and mentorship. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science, security, risk, or a related technical field.
Apply for the Risk & Security Analyst internship
Apply for the Risk & Security Engineer internship
The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship provides a pathway through hands-on SANS training, cybersecurity challenges, mentorship, and opportunities to earn GIAC certifications.
Applicants must be active WiCyS members, at least 18 years old, applying for the first time, and preparing to enter the cybersecurity workforce within 18 months. Applications close September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
Learn more and apply through WiCyS
Do not wait until the deadline. Review the requirements, prepare your résumé and supporting materials, and submit your strongest application early.
American Express is recruiting undergraduate students for its paid 2027 Cybersecurity Analyst Summer Internship Program.
Interns may support cybersecurity operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, application and cloud security, identity and access management, and technology risk. Relevant coursework, labs, competitions, projects, scripting experience, and cybersecurity certifications can strengthen an application.
The hybrid internship is offered in locations including Atlanta, New York, Phoenix, and Sunrise, Florida. Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, computer engineering, engineering, or another technical field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028. Employment authorization in the United States is required, and American Express will not provide visa sponsorship.