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Cyber Risk And Compliance Intern
Posted on March 14, 2026
- Manhattan, United States of America
- 17.0 - 26.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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Cyber Risk and Compliance Intern
- DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
Posted On: 03/14/2026
- Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No Exam Required
Department
Information Security
Salary Range:
$17.90 – $26.73
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Job Description
NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 4, 2026. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.
Job Description
About the Team
At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As an Agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.
The Information Security Unit is responsible for developing and executing information security, strategy, policy, enforcement, compliance, risk mitigation, cybersecurity, and cybersecurity awareness. Responsibilities also encompass supporting security assessments of IT infrastructure and applications while defining security standards and developing and implementing security controls.
Position Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Information Security, the intern will:
Major / Field of Study
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232
Job Description
About the Team
At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As an Agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.
The Information Security Unit is responsible for developing and executing information security, strategy, policy, enforcement, compliance, risk mitigation, cybersecurity, and cybersecurity awareness. Responsibilities also encompass supporting security assessments of IT infrastructure and applications while defining security standards and developing and implementing security controls.
Position Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Information Security, the intern will:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, and standards of NIST 800-53 Cybersecurity Framework.
- Participate in defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements to implement NIST 800-53 Cybersecurity Framework.
- Conduct assessments of operational and technical security controls or enhancements employed within or inherited by the information technology system to determine overall effectiveness of the controls as defined by NIST 800-53 Cybersecurity Framework.
- Assist the IT organization's risk assessment process, including evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls and recommending improvements as needed.
- Coordinate and manage external audits, assessments, and certifications, acting as the primary liaison with auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure that the system is being operated securely, and information system policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
Major / Field of Study
- Enrolled in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Technology Management or a closely related Graduate program.
- Preferred qualification: possesses an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
Preferred Skills
Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: - IT security audits, IT security controls assessment, information security and cybersecurity, systems implementation and systems architecture in addition to knowledge of NIST 800-53 Cybersecurity Framework. Additional Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, PII, ITIL, ISO 27001 and 27002, COSO principles and other standards and information security frameworks. - Familiarity with contract language related to Cybersecurity and data protection. - Security audit expertise in Windows, distributed databases, web technologies, enterprise architecture, virtualization, technology infrastructure and Windows PCs. - Coursework preferred: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar - Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and technologies. - Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
This internship does not require residency in a specific location however, interns must report to the work site in person.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
773991
Posted until
03/27/2026
Title code
10232
Civil service title
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Cyber Risk And Compliance Intern
- Experience Level:Student
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
280 Broadway, 5th Floor, N.Y.
- Category:Technology, Data & Innovation
Cyber Risk and Compliance Intern
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