Summer Associate Internship (Technical Risk Analyst - Security)

Location: Hybrid, with work locations in Vienna, Virginia; Pensacola, Florida; or Winchester, Virginia, United States. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Salary: $26.44-$46.88 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides financial services and a career environment focused on security, risk management, and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Support risk and control identification workshops and risk and control self-assessments by documenting processes, risks, controls, and outcomes.
• Review process documentation, procedures, narratives, and process maps to identify risks and control opportunities.
• Participate in security control testing by collecting evidence and documenting test procedures, results, observations, and workpapers.
• Perform data analysis and validation for risk assessments, control evaluations, reporting, and governance, risk, and compliance systems.
• Track action items, issues, remediation efforts, and testing milestones while preparing executive-ready summaries and presentations.
• Research regulatory requirements and industry standards and collaborate with risk managers, control testers, process owners, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in information security, cybersecurity, computer information systems, information technology, risk management, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, information-gathering, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Availability for the 12-week internship from May 2027 through August 2027.

Nice to have

• Coursework or experience in risk management, audit, compliance, cybersecurity, information assurance, or internal controls.
• Familiarity with NIST, FFIEC, ISO 27001, COBIT, or COSO frameworks.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar data analysis tools.
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful internship projects and practical exposure to enterprise risk management.
• Opportunities to shadow Security, Governance, and Risk professionals across functions.
• Training opportunities and collaboration with risk managers, control testers, process owners, and business stakeholders.
• Competitive pay and benefits associated with employment at Navy Federal.