This internship is on-site 5 days per week in Arlington, VA.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
CNA’s business operations internship program allows interns to be part of a team within the corporate business unit to learn specific skills and assist with the completion of various projects during the internship period. The applicable divisions include Chief information office (CIO), Chief Finance Office (CFO), People Operations (HR), Research Publications Group (RPG), Legal, Communications, and Facilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES
• Monitor security alerts, incidents, and requests through group mailboxes and ticketing systems, providing first-line support to end users.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST, CMMC, CORA, and other best practices.
• Support incident response activities, including documentation, escalation, and coordination with senior analysts.
• Contribute to compliance programs and cross-functional audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide excellent customer support by responding to security-related inquiries, educating users on security best practices, and ensuring timely resolution of service tickets.
• Collaborate with members of the CIO team and other stakeholders to support organizational security goals.
• Participate in security awareness and training initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Education: Must be in junior or final year of bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a graduate program related to Cybersecurity.
2. Experience: Related Undergraduate level coursework and experience preferred.
3. Skills: Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and organizational skills.
Skills Required
- Must be in the junior or final year of a bachelor's degree related to Cybersecurity, or enrolled in a related graduate program.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and organizational skills.
- Related undergraduate-level coursework and experience.
- Availability to work on-site five days per week in Arlington, Virginia.
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as notably strong, with a 401(k) featuring company contributions. Examples include an automatic employer contribution plus a dollar‑for‑dollar match on employee deferrals, supporting long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with PTO purchase options and paid family leave highlighted. Examples cite 3–4 weeks of PTO for full‑time employees alongside standard paid holidays.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑building and caregiving benefits include paid family leave, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and LGBTQ+‑inclusive advocacy resources. These provisions complement an Employee Assistance Program for broader support.
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