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Virginia Tech | Compliance Advisory - 2027 Summer Internship

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Paid 10-week Summer 2027 internship supporting Coalfire’s Compliance Advisory team. Interns will participate in security control testing interviews, gather client artifacts, analyze evidence against compliance standards, document findings, learn cybersecurity governance risk and compliance practices, and help develop recommendations for improving controls. Focus areas include FedRAMP, HIPAA/HITRUST, SOC 2, ISO, and public-sector compliance.
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About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary

Are you interested in a dynamic summer internship experience with a cybersecurity professional services company?

Coalfire is looking for Summer 2027 interns to support our Compliance Advisory team. Most of our interns work remotely, however, depending on your preference and location in proximity to one of our offices, this role can be a remote or hybrid position.

Our intern program is 10-weeks in length, going from end of May to August. It is a PAID internship program!

We are targeting students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.

We are looking for passionate professionals with the academic and practical experience, along with the drive, acumen, and aptitude, to support our team in the following area:

·   Compliance Advisory - Public Sector/FedRAMP, Healthcare/HIPAA, and GRC/SOC2, ISO

Learn more about Coalfire Advisory at https://coalfire.com/services/advisory .

What We Offer:

Professional Development: Mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities for skill-building and career growth.

Hands-On Experience: Practical experience working on real projects and gaining insights into industry practices.

Networking: Opportunities to connect with industry professionals and fellow interns.

What You’ll Do

  • Gain exposure to the client-facing portion of the security assessment process by participating in control testing interviews for client engagements and assisting the Coalfire team with information/artifact gathering.
  • Contribute to advisory deliverables by analyzing security control artifacts against compliance standards, and then applying technical writing skills to document the results of this analysis clearly and effectively.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity essentials with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and the application of security frameworks.
  • Achieve an understanding of security frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO, SOC, and HIPAA/HITRUST, focusing on their structure, control requirements, and scoring methodology.
  • Contribute to developing recommendations for improving compliance processes and controls.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us
 
At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
 
Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more.
 
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at [email protected].

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