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Cybersecurity Internship Winter 2027 - Solutions

Tevora logoTevora$27/hrIrvine, CA, Fairfax, VAInternshipPosted 1mo ago

At $56.2k/yr, this role pays less than the $205k/yr midpoint for Security Engineering openings today (usual band $165k–$374k/yr).

The full posting

Consultant Development Program (Winter)

at Tevora

Irvine, CA, and Fairfax, VA - DC Local

(Winter): Our anticipated dates for this cohort will be January 25 - April 2

If you haven't heard of Tevora, it's because we've done our job!

Tevora is a tight-knit community of professionals with a shared passion for our craft. Every day, we combine in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, technology, and compliance to help create more secure digital environments. To Tevorans, every problem is a puzzle in need of solving. We strongly believe that if we put smart, driven people in a room together, they will accomplish great things. We maintain a supportive culture that celebrates continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and sharing the wins. That's why we have our eyes on you.

What is the Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program?

Our Cybersecurity Consultant Development Program is an immersive paid-training internship program designed to help participants strengthen the technical and professional skills needed to enter the workforce as a full-time Information Security Associate.

Security Practice Area: Solutions (SOL)

  • Plan technical execution plans to meet business requirements
  • Gather requirements to complete execution plans
  • Execute on previously designed plans
  • Document execution procedures and provide professional insights into the technologies involved
  • Assist Consultants with client engagements

What’s the Role?

The Developing Consultant (DC) is an up-and-coming part of the client-facing consulting team. DCs are responsible for helping in conducting project delivery activities based on their selected Tevora Information Security practice areas, including Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Solutions Implementation, and Threat Research. Interns are expected to continually develop their skills through personal development and Information Security industry participation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop technical and business skills required to perform billable work on projects as quickly as possible
  • Learn about industry-standard certifications and their benefits
  • Learn about National and International standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
  • Observe implementations of Enterprise Security Solutions
  • Observe and help with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects
  • Plan technical execution plans to meet business requirements
  • Gather requirements to complete execution plans
  • Execute on previously designed plans
  • Document execution procedures and provide professional insights into the technologies involved
  • Assist Consultants with client engagements

Necessary skills and qualifications:

Every DC at Tevora is a technologist at heart but understands the critical intersection between business and technology. Foundationally, the ideal candidate will have basic familiarity with:

  • Networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS
  • Computer troubleshooting and server systems administration
  • Business planning and accounting
  • Any knowledge of compliance frameworks is a plus

Abilities

  • Multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Dynamic, enthusiastic, and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent writing both expository and technical documentation
  • Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word
  • Self-starter who likes to tinker and learn on their own

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent) or currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent)
  • IT, Cybersecurity, and Information Security certifications a plus

Additional requirements:

  • Eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Required to work onsite at our Fairfax, VA, or Irvine, CA, location.

We've got you covered!

  • Paid Sick Time Off
  • Vibrant work culture
  • Career advancement opportunities

Thank you for your interest in our Consultant Development Program (CDP). If you are selected for this program, you will become a Developing Consultant with us. This opportunity will challenge and motivate both your aptitude and attitude in Cyber Security. Successful completion of our program as a Developing Consultant may lead to a full-time offer as an entry-level Information Security Associate.

EEOC Statement

Tevora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Text as Tevora published it; last compared with the original on 12 Nov 2026.

The application

Your details and CV, then 14 questions (2 written).

Keep these to handCVLinkedIn (optional)X profile (optional)GitHub (optional)Portfolio (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    Which location are you applying for?Choose one · optional
  2. 2.
    Are you authorized to work in the U.S?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Will you now or in the future require a work visa sponsorship?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    What is your highest level of education?Choose one: High School or Equivalent · Associates · Bachelors · Masters · Doctorate · Some College
  5. 5.
    What are your salary expectations?Short answer
  6. 6.
    Do you consent to receive SMS/text messages from Tevora regarding your job application and recruitment process? Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.Yes or no
  7. 7.
    This internship requires you to work Monday through Friday at either Irvine, CA or Fairfax, VA. By selecting yes, you understand the requirements of this internship.Choose any: Yes · No
  8. 8.
    How many years of experience do you have with Cybersecurity?Short answer
  9. 9.
    How many years of experience do you have with Information Technology?Short answer
  10. 10.
    Which location do you prefer to work out of? (Irvine, CA or Fairfax, VA)Choose any: Irvine, CA · Fairfax, VA · Either
  11. 11.
    Message to the Hiring Manager:Written answer
  12. 12.
    Successful completion of our program as a Developing Consultant may or may not lead to a full-time offer. By selecting "Yes" you understand this role is an internship and a full-time offer is not guaranteed.Choose any: Yes
  13. 13.
    Do you currently hold any CompTIA certificates?Written answer
  14. 14.
    In what capacity are you able to commit for the program?Choose one: Full time · Part time

Taken from Tevora's application form as it stood on 12 Nov 2026.

The employer: Tevora

Advises companies on security, risk and compliance; most of its 19 security postings are summer and winter 2027 internships in Irvine and Fairfax.

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