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Information Security Intern
Posted on March 14, 2026
- Manhattan, United States of America
- 17.0 - 19.0 USD (hourly)
- Part Time
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Information Security Intern
- DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
Posted On: 03/14/2026
- Part-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No Exam Required
Department
Information Security
Salary Range:
$17.00 – $19.50
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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 COLLEGE INTERN - 10234
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:
- Support information security operations staff as they execute monitoring and securing analytics activities.
- Participate in the implementation of security policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Gain exposure to information security roles, processes, and activities, and their application within DOB’s environment in support of security and compliance audits.
- Conduct research on potential exploits based on user or entity behaviors, endpoint threat detection, network behavior analytics, alerts/alarms, and managed security reports.
- Help maintain security documentation and records.
- Assist with network and system administration tasks.
- Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.
- Perform Threat Intelligence Monitoring and Vulnerability Management.
- Assist with malware analytics, risk management, and testing.
- Assist with the implementation of security improvements.
- Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity awareness training for employees.
- Provide technical support to end-users as needed.
- Evaluate software products.
- Assist on special projects and other tasks/duties as needed.
Major / Field of Study
- Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Application Infrastructure, Software Development and Configuration, Software Development Lifecycle
SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234
Minimum Qualifications
As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.
Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security information and event management systems. - Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Familiarity with scripting languages, such as Python.
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
773988
Posted until
03/27/2026
Title code
10234
Civil service title
SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Information Security Intern
- Experience Level:Student
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
280 Broadway, 5th Floor, N.Y.
- Category:Technology, Data & Innovation
Information Security Intern
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