Cybersecurity Internship Fall 2026 - Payments

Consultant Development Program (Fall)

At Tevora, Irvine, CA, and Fairfax, VA - DC Local

Our anticipated start date for this cohort will be on October 5th-December 11th

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.

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: Payments (PYT)

• Support organizations across a multitude of industries in the protection of credit card data
• Perform in-depth technology and process control assessments to validate adequate protection of credit card data and ensure compliance against the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
• Perform Payment Application (PA-DSS) technical control assessments to validate that payment processing software used within Point-of-Sale is adequately protecting credit card data via appropriate use of cryptography, authentication, secure coding practices, and other technical controls.
• Provide General Advisement Services to help organizations navigate PCI DSS compliance upon changes to strategic initiatives, projects, and infrastructure architecture.

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

$27 - $27 an hour

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.