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Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation's most pressing problems.
Location: Tysons Corner, VA, Virtually or Hybrid
Compensation: $40/hour non-exempt from overtime pay (40-hour work week)
Eligibility: - Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Business (with a focus on cybersecurity), Cyber Policy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat or Risk Management, or a related field.
- Able to work at least 20 hours/week (if during the semester) or 40 hours/week during the Summer
- Must be able to obtain an active security clearance
- Must agree to and sign a non-disclosure agreement, which will include social media guidelines
Qualifications: - Interest in technology development, startups, and solving complex business problems.
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., cloud security, SIEM, threat detection, encryption). Background in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering highly desired.
- Familiarity with emerging areas such as AI/ML in cybersecurity, zero-trust architectures, post-quantum technologies, or decentralized systems.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to connect technical details to broader market trends.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to take direction and deliver outcomes independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience preparing concise reports and professional presentations.
- Previous experience in cybersecurity, technology consulting, venture capital, or market research is a plus.
Program Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Cyber Intern to join the Red Cell Cyber Practice. This internship is a highly competitive program for individuals looking to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in cybersecurity and a passion for understanding market trends, innovative technologies, and applying cybersecurity solutions to real-world problems.
TheGraduate Cybersecurity Internship is designed to be mutually beneficial to Red Cell Partners and the intern by providing support to the Cyber Practice and their incubation companies, as well as educational and professional value for the interns. The Graduate Cybersecurity Intern will thus assist with a variety of responsibilities across the Cyber Practice, our incubation companies, and the Red Cell Platform team.
Key Responsibilities: - Aid in the creation of high-quality deliverables such as market reports, competitive landscape analyses, technical one-pagers, and presentations.
- Conduct detailed research and analysis on cybersecurity trends, emerging technologies, policies and regulations, and threats.
- Assist in diligence on potential investments by analyzing technical feasibility, market potential, competitive advantages, and product differentiation. This may also require the intern to identify, recruit and collaboratewith internal and external subject matter experts to validate technical feasibility.
- Provide the Cyber Practice with operational and administrative support such as maintaining documentation, organizing shared resources, aiding in the facilitation of new and/or existing processes and ensuring timely execution of critical tasks.
- Support the operational needs of Red Cell incubation companies within the practice, including developing standard operating procedures to streamline internal workflows, tracking project milestones, and creating high-quality investor or client-facing materials to support their growth.
- Help with coordination of events, logistics, and materials for team engagements and meetings.
Benefits: - Develop exceptional working relationships with Cyber Practice and incubation team members, as well as receive the opportunity to learn from Red Cell Partners leadership.
- Gain insights into the venture capital decision-making process and exposure to emerging cybersecurity startups.
- Learn about the structure of a rapidly-scaling business, in addition to the organizational structures of its incubation companies.
- Contribute to brainstorming and problem-solving discussions focused on addressing emerging cyber threats and developing new offerings.
- Observe and support cross-functional collaboration between technical, operational, and leadership teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Receive a salary of $40/hour for an up-to 40-hour work week
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