Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Community Health, Community Support, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Cryptography, Documentation, Economics, Finance, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Foreign Affairs, Global Financial Markets, Information Science, Internet Security, Leadership, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Political Science, Public Policy, Research Skills, Risk, Security Attacks, Team Player, Writing Skills
Position Title: Summer Intern, Cybersecurity Programs & Member Engagement (paid)
Department: Proactive Security
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, hourly
Internship Duration: June 15-August 7, 2026
Work Schedule: Hybrid/remote with at least two days in office required per week
Location: Reston, VA
OUR MISSION
To advance the cybersecurity and resilience of the global financial system.
OUR CULTURE
At FS-ISAC, how we work matters as much as what we do. We believe in:
- Strengthening collaboration across FS-ISAC, its membership, and strategic partners.
- Teamwork and collective success.
- Humility and curiosity to grow, learn, and continuously improve.
- Role modeling a culture of open, constructive feedback – both giving and receiving.
- Acting with integrity and accountability, upholding our policies, and making principled decisions that reflect our commitment to doing what is right.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cybersecurity Programs & Member Engagement Intern is a full-time, paid summer position reporting to the Proactive Security team. FS-ISAC's communities of interest (COIs) are member-driven groups organized around sub-sectors, geographies, and topics including AI risk, post-quantum cryptography, cloud security, and insider threat. This role sits at the center of how FS-ISAC convenes and enables those communities, supporting the team responsible for facilitating collaborative defense across the global financial sector.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support the operations and coordination of active FS-ISAC communities of interest, including tracking participation, outputs, and member engagement
- Conduct research and analysis to assess community health, member needs, and alignment with FS-ISAC's strategic priorities
- Assist with the development of frameworks, governance documentation, and operational materials that support existing and new communities
- Engage with internal stakeholders and member community participants to gather input and surface insights
- Contribute to planning and preparation for community calls, working groups, and member-facing activities
- Present work and findings to senior leadership at the end of the program
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program, with a concentration in business, communications, international affairs, political science, public policy, information science, economics, international affairs, or a closely related discipline
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills with comfort synthesizing qualitative and quantitative input
- Experience with community management, member organizations, or professional associations is a plus
- Familiarity with cybersecurity or financial services is helpful but not required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a hybrid internship. The intern must report to Reston, VA office two days per week. Interns are expected to maintain a professional work environment and be able to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned as business needs evolve.